[Viewer 2.5 Beta Now Available]

Thanks for all the work on improving the functionality and performance of Viewer 2. Adding changes and improvements recommended by users is really appreciated. I'm still concerned about its basic usability though. From my experience l find that the onscreen navigation elements a little confusing and difficult when lm doing building and editing tasks on screen - I think its got something to do with "the flow of control."

I know its cultural but l tend to read a screen from left to right and top to bottom. Having all the notifications and IMs appearing bottom right (means l often miss messages and notecards that ppl send) and the slider panel/window on the right l feel adds to perception of complexity.

I found this which explains what l mean.

http://www.sapdesignguild.org/community/design/layout1.asp#aspects

[[GUIDE] What's a skybox?]

How close should a skybox be rezzed in a mature region to a skybox owned by another landowner or tenant on neigboring parcels?

[Linden Lab's New CEO]

Hello Rod and welcome to SecondLife. Can l urge you to make a key priority in 2011 to establish a governance system that includes residents in decision making. We have had a big focus on technology (which needs to be continued) but now we need to promote involvement in developing strategies and policies that involve residents. Please remember the foundation of democracy in the USA - the Boston tea party - no taxation without representation! I would urge you to establish Resident Councils that represent creators, shopowners, clubowners, landlords and general residents. Now is the time to take SL to the next level. I wish you well and invite you to visit our mainland community whenever you want. Merry Xmas and all the best for 2011. Please spend time in SL and get to know our concerns and issues.

[A Farewell From Jack]

Heya Jack all the very best for the future. I know you have taken the right decision - its best to move on and find new opportunities and challenges. I just want to say have nice long English beer and remember your achievements in SL and draw on some of the lessons of past mistakes and errors of judgement. No one is perfect not even me LOL. But l know you probably did your best! Warm regards and cheers, David