Hmmm, here's a better idea. Lurk until the 1.7 client is avaiable for DL and install it. Then, all being well you'll be able to log in in the fullness of time.
Wait until the grid comes up and get the 'auto' client update on login? No thanks.
It very rarely completes the download without freezing and by then the traffic on the DL page is much higher...
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Doc Nielsen
Fallen...
Join date: 13 Apr 2005
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10-24-2005 07:37
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All very well for people to have a sig that exhorts you to 'be the change' - I wonder if it's ever occurred to them that they might be something that needs changing...?
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Harris Hare
Second Life Resident
Join date: 5 Nov 2004
Posts: 301
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10-24-2005 07:39
This upgrade could possibly be less painful than previous ones.
For one, all sims will now run at a fixed frame rate which may cause scripts to run slower but will keep Avatars from getting lagged/stuck while everyone is upgrading. Secondly, the method by which objects are transmitted to the viewer is new and may help the asset server from getting overloaded during the transition. It doesn't hurt to be optimistic.  |
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Lacey Fardel
Registered User
Join date: 18 Oct 2005
Posts: 87
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10-24-2005 07:43
Hmmm, here's a better idea. Lurk until the 1.7 client is avaiable for DL and install it. Then, all being well you'll be able to log in in the fullness of time. Wait until the grid comes up and get the 'auto' client update on login? No thanks. It very rarely completes the download without freezing and by then the traffic on the DL page is much higher... How will I know that the 1.7 client is available? |
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Doc Nielsen
Fallen...
Join date: 13 Apr 2005
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10-24-2005 07:47
Just check the downloads page. It's generaly available an hour or two prior to the grid coming back up.
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Harris Hare
Second Life Resident
Join date: 5 Nov 2004
Posts: 301
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10-24-2005 07:48
How will I know that the 1.7 client is available? One, is to watch for a thread in this forum to the effect of "1.7 is Live!11" or "I'm logging into 1.7 now!" or some such. There's bound to be a few of those. Secondly, just refresh the following download page from time to time. When it says 1.7 under the link, you'll know they have released it. http://secondlife.com/downloads/index.php |
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Lacey Fardel
Registered User
Join date: 18 Oct 2005
Posts: 87
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10-24-2005 07:50
Two ways. One, is to watch for a thread in this forum to the effect of "1.7 is Live!11" or "I'm logging into 1.7 now!" or some such. There's bound to be a few of those. Secondly, just refresh the following download page from time to time. When it says 1.7 under the link, you'll know they have released it. http://secondlife.com/downloads/index.php Just as I thought but wanted to be sure. Thanks all for your guidance. Appreciate it. |
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DoctorMike Soothsayer
He's not a real doctor.
Join date: 3 Oct 2005
Posts: 113
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I wish there was a blank white space
10-24-2005 08:43
Already hooked you see, but too young to go into the preview. I wish there was a local server option... Like the blank white room in the Matrix
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Jonquille Noir
Lemon Fresh
Join date: 17 Jan 2004
Posts: 4,025
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10-24-2005 08:49
I usually use SL downtime as an opportunity to hunt for and/or create textures I keep wishing I had in SL, to surf various sites for ideas and inspiration, and all those other little things you don't have to be in-world to accomplish.
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Michi Lumin
Sharp and Pointy
Join date: 14 Oct 2003
Posts: 1,793
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10-24-2005 11:17
You never miss a chance to sound like a pompous asshat. If people want to post threads about crashing and being trapped somewhere, shit not rezing, permissions changes and the like, let them. It is their right. Just dont read the threads. And 1.6 whatever has prepared us for 1.7 today by teleporting 1/2 ass working. EBONI EXPECTS INSTANT PERFECTION! NOW! AND WILL STAND FOR NOTHING LESS! |
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Atrahasis Lameth
Registered User
Join date: 11 Oct 2005
Posts: 8
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Help a noobie
10-24-2005 11:35
I understand, after reading Lordfly's very useful posting, that I'm supposed to uninstall SL. My question is: do I reinstall the software i have now, or do I have to download 1.7 from the website? Sorry if this seems stupid to ask, and thanks.
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MJ Hathor
Purple Butterfly
Join date: 17 Mar 2005
Posts: 901
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10-24-2005 11:42
I understand, after reading Lordfly's very useful posting, that I'm supposed to uninstall SL. My question is: do I reinstall the software i have now, or do I have to download 1.7 from the website? Sorry if this seems stupid to ask, and thanks. I personally haven't had to do this step. However, if you have uninstalled the old version..wait til 1.7 is up then install that version. MJ |
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Atrahasis Lameth
Registered User
Join date: 11 Oct 2005
Posts: 8
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Thanx
10-24-2005 11:43
Thank you, MJ.
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Heuvadoches Naumova
Equus Exoticus
Join date: 6 Oct 2005
Posts: 174
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10-24-2005 14:04
I officially declare LF the winner at fourms until the next patch update.
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Cory Edo
is on a 7 second delay
Join date: 26 Mar 2005
Posts: 1,851
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10-24-2005 14:36
LF's opening post should be a forum sticky. Also, it would be very handy to use it as the opening blurb when you first log in during the weeks leading up to an update.
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Seigmancer Nino
Builder, Engineer
Join date: 24 May 2005
Posts: 150
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10-24-2005 15:42
In conclusion, relax, have a beer, enjoy a day without SL. LF I like the relax and enjoy a beer part. Off to the beer store ;D |
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Gryphin Richard
Registered User
Join date: 29 Sep 2005
Posts: 5
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10-24-2005 16:13
Well I have played resident evil outbreak. When it first came out It crashed and dint work for a long time. Sad even after doing evrything that person sujusted I still cant get it ot work.
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Lordfly Digeridoo
Prim Orchestrator
Join date: 21 Jul 2003
Posts: 3,628
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10-24-2005 16:31
Well I have played resident evil outbreak. When it first came out It crashed and dint work for a long time. Sad even after doing evrything that person sujusted I still cant get it ot work. what? _____________________
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Keman Dingo
Registered User
Join date: 3 Jan 2005
Posts: 24
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10-24-2005 16:42
Can we maybe just get an auto-reconnect button?
Back in the old days.. BBS's didn't have many lines. Frequently you got a busy signal. So you just set your TELIX to autoreconnect after 30 seconds and then go do something else while you waited for the connect sound. I <3 clicking close, end program, icon, logging in, close program, log back in, close.. log back in.. fail.. fail.. fail... - Keman |
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White Platini
DNA Fusion
Join date: 12 Jan 2005
Posts: 51
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10-24-2005 16:42
I only hope this update fixes the horrible packet loss we have been having since a couple of weeks ago :/
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Siggy Romulus
DILLIGAF
Join date: 22 Sep 2003
Posts: 5,711
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10-24-2005 16:48
(insert obligatory 'Roll back to 1.3 post by Magnum Serpentine)
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Heuvadoches Naumova
Equus Exoticus
Join date: 6 Oct 2005
Posts: 174
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10-24-2005 17:00
Can we maybe just get an auto-reconnect button? Back in the old days.. BBS's didn't have many lines. Frequently you got a busy signal. So you just set your TELIX to autoreconnect after 30 seconds and then go do something else while you waited for the connect sound. I <3 clicking close, end program, icon, logging in, close program, log back in, close.. log back in.. fail.. fail.. fail... - Keman Well...Hmm... If you give me about 20 minutes, I could script something up in AutoIt that would mimic that..... but ... why?? Deamon dialing the SL login server won't solve anything. _____________________
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Quempel Farina
MUY PRECIOUSA =O)
Join date: 28 Sep 2005
Posts: 26
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Hmm Beer???
10-24-2005 17:01
HEE HEE Sounds LIke a good idea to me. =o) Got's plenty of beer anyone want any??? =o). Thank you so much for giving us this information. I guess I'll go and do some internet shopping and read some emails. Mabey go into yahoo chat and see what they are chatting about. OR just read all the forums...... =oD NAWWW shopping!!! =o)
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Psyra Extraordinaire
Corra Nacunda Chieftain
Join date: 24 Jul 2004
Posts: 1,533
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10-24-2005 18:32
Might be nice to have a big happy dancing hand-with-eye wearing a top hat and, er, holding a cane, winking in a friendly fashion and encouraging all that things will get smoother. Hmmm... that's really good idea for an av. *makes notes* _____________________
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David Valentino
Nicely Wicked
Join date: 1 Jan 2004
Posts: 2,941
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10-24-2005 18:34
I'm a bit puzzled how Isle of Bliss went from about 400 scripts yesterday to 2600 scripts today..
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Cory Edo
is on a 7 second delay
Join date: 26 Mar 2005
Posts: 1,851
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10-24-2005 18:42
I'm a bit puzzled how Isle of Bliss went from about 400 scripts yesterday to 2600 scripts today.. They're now counting "active scripts" to include all scripted objects worn by avatars and also all scripts in child prims, not just the parent prims, of linked objects. _____________________
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