SLwho News

Verision 1.5.7

James Cyr — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:24:00 GMT

Version 1.57 released. This is a bug fix. The key database service slwho used to use has gone under so its been switched to w-hat.com's servers now. As well, on the www.slwho.com webpage at the left, there is a testing button to check the status of the system. As long as it doesn't say error or BUSY the system is running fine.

Version 1.4

James Cyr — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Version 1.4 released: Should have better compatilbility with more phones.

Technical Notes on versions:
1.3: Included HTTP Redirection handling for getting messages (not thoroughly tested, but not broke)
1.2: Compiled with Java 1.4.2_12 SDK for better *hopefully* compatibility with more phones. Compiles and
runs on T610 and T630 Emulators from Sony Ericsson.
1.1: Included HTTP Redirection handling on startup key registration.
1.0: Initial version.

In-Game Phones Available

James Cyr — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:39:00 GMT

A wearable in-game phone is available. Use it to send messages to people's cell phones from SL.

To use it, type on channel 3, then type the name of the SLwho user you wish to send to.

For example, to send the message "Hello There" to user Bob Loblaw, type:

/3 Bob Loblaw Hello There

The phone is free so give one to all your friends, so they can chat with you on your cell. Its available in a variety of colors from the SLwho store in Cottonwood.

Mobile Instant Messaging Trial Version

James Cyr — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:54:00 GMT

The current version of SLwho now incorporates an instant messaging system. To use it, add a friend, and then go to "Instant Messaging", select their name from the list, press "send" and then type your message and send it. Replies can be received from Second Life too. SL Avatars need need to grab a free "telephone" from the SLwho store.

SLwho Store Opening in Second Life

James Cyr — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:25:00 GMT

The SLwho store is being set up in-game in Cottonwood (40, 50, 82) . Land has just been purchased and work is underway in the setup. The network is currently working fine and will be open for testing very soon.