I can NOT run Viewer 2 anymore.

[HotRodJohnny Gears]

VWR 2.8.3, 2.8.2, 2.8.1 and 2.8.0 have recently failed to log in any of my avatars.  I have been able to log in with VWR 1.23, Snowglobe, Kirsten's, Phoenix, firestorm, Rainbow and OnRez.  My BRAND NEW computer will not log in with VWR 2.

 I am fed up.

https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-26560

http://jira.phoenixviewer.com/browse/SUP-4586

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E72vAPtkWA

[Void Singer]

that's kinda like saying that your your brand new street bike isn't suitable for racing.... but not telling us that the bike you bought is a Huffy =P

[HotRodJohnny Gears]

I am comparing one computer 's ability now compared to about five weeks ago.  It used to run any viewer I downloaded, even two at a time.  After deleting ALL viewers and reinstalling one at a time, I can not run VWR 2.  And I have tried the last four releases of VWR 2.  

[HotRodJohnny Gears]

Do ya think it could be because I abandoned my mainland and dropped my Premium membership back in April??

[Margaret Fromund]

All of the sudden my new 6 month old laptop does not have the updated graphics driver to run the newest viewer 2 and cannot use prior versions. AND I can't use version 123 because I have Windows 7 and not XP. Phoenix, thank you for letting me in SL with your viewer!!!!!!!

[Yoki Enoch]

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HotRodJohnny Gears wrote:

VWR 2.8.3, 2.8.2, 2.8.1 and 2.8.0 have recently failed to log in any of my avatars.  I have been able to log in with VWR 1.23, Snowglobe, Kirsten's, Phoenix, firestorm, Rainbow and OnRez.  My BRAND NEW computer will not log in with VWR 2.

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You will just have to get used to superior viewer inferfaces.:matte-motes-evil-invert:

[HotRodJohnny Gears]

What do you mean get used to superior interfaces?  I can't get used to something that doesn't work!!

[Yoki Enoch]

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HotRodJohnny Gears wrote:

What do you mean get used to superior interfaces?  I can't get used to something that doesn't work!!

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Most viewers have superior user interface as opposed to Viewer 2. It is really a positive problem you have, unless you can't run any viewer at all.

[Damien Avedon]

I suspect your problem is with this particular version (or perversion) of Viewer 2.  If you want to use Viewer 2, go back to a slightly earlier version that does work.  Then try Firestorm.  Basically, use what works!

If Linden Labs is smart, they'll keep Viewer 1 going (no updates, but there's Phoenix for that) so those of us who neither want nor need what Viewer 2 has to offer will have a Viewer to use.  Simple fact, Viewer 1 is easier for marginal situations to handle; like less than stellar connections, machines that aren't the newest, cards that aren't top line, people whom Viewer 2 only annoys...  Keeping Viewer 1 and the related products is a way to insure customer loyalty.

Personally, I'm afraid that if / when Linden Labs stops runing Viewer 1 on their servers, they will lose a lot of customers whose above mentioned marginal situations will cause them to lose access to Second Life.  That's like closing the door in the middle of a sale; you lose money, customers, and goodwill.  I think Linden labs can see this.