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Open Source Program

Find out about our Open Source program:

Overview

A lot of the development work currently in progress is focused on strengthening and expanding the Second Life Grid - a globally interconnected grid with clients published and managed by Linden Lab and others.

At Linden Lab, we have always been strong advocates of the use of open standards and the advantages of using open source products. Linden Lab relies on open standards and open source implementations when appropriate and available, though there are cases where we've relied on proprietary technologies or code.

Releasing the source is our invitation to the world to help build this global space for communication, business, education and entertainment. We are eager to work with the community, educators and businesses to further our vision of the Second Life Grid.

You can join us immediately by joining the mailing list, identifying and reporting bugs, or getting the source to compile a viewer on your own.

Linden Lab has made the source code for the Second Life Viewer available to everyone. Talented developers from around the world are now able to collaborate with Linden Lab to refine and enhance the experience for all residents of the Second Life Grid.