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Flieger Trenkins

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07-07-2008 17:18

Ok, so I am getting ready to reformat my computer and I need to know if there is any SL data I need to back up. Are all my objects and settings stored on a server, or are they on my harddrive somewhere?

Macphisto Angelus

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07-07-2008 17:19

All on LL's servers.

Just redownload the viewer and you will have it all back once it loads.

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Ciaran Laval

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07-07-2008 17:23

Most of the rest of your data alas won't be. I hope you've got the media to reinstall your OS!

Atom Burma

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07-07-2008 17:41

Your settings no, they will be wiped, but that's not really such a big deal. Everything inworld is always there, and is held in a server, I think in Texas, oddly.

Weston Graves

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07-07-2008 17:47

Unless you want to keep any important chat logs. Those are on your hard drive.

Johan Laurasia

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07-07-2008 17:48

From: Atom Burma

Your settings no, they will be wiped, but that's not really such a big deal. Everything inworld is always there, and is held in a server, I think in Texas, oddly.

Texas and SF, what's so odd about Texas?

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07-07-2008 17:59

Texas makes sense. it's really big. it can hold a lot of data.

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Atom Burma

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07-07-2008 18:06

It's not the location that I find odd, its the fact that the grid is split up all over the country. You can teleport some 5000 miles, well not literally, but electrically I suppose you are.

Flieger Trenkins

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07-07-2008 18:11

Ok, thanks all, you have been really helpful.

Phoenix Psaltery

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07-07-2008 18:30

From: Atom Burma

It's not the location that I find odd, its the fact that the grid is split up all over the country. You can teleport some 5000 miles, well not literally, but electrically I suppose you are.

What I think is funny is that at times my wife and I may be sending IMs back and forth, sitting 10 feet apart in Reality, and it strikes me as funny to think of how far the data must travel all the way to San Francisco (or maybe Texas, or both) and back again.

P2

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Skell Dagger

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Join date: 26 Jun 2007

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07-07-2008 20:35

The only things on your local hard drive will be your chat logs, if you keep them. Look in your preferences, under the Communication tab, to see where they are saved. From memory the default is in a hidden folder in something like Users/[YourName]/AppData/Roaming/SecondLife/ or something like that, unless you specified a different directory folder for them. You may have to enable viewing of hidden files and folders to find them, if you're on a Windows computer, as AppData is a hidden folder.

If you have more than one avatar, each one will have their own folder within that final SecondLife folder, containing its own chat logs, etc. That's also where you'll find the .bmp images that show your last location and your home location screens (the ones that show while you're logging in to either location).

Tabliopa Underwood

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Join date: 6 Aug 2007

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07-07-2008 21:53

From: Phoenix Psaltery

What I think is funny is that at times my wife and I may be sending IMs back and forth, sitting 10 feet apart in Reality, and it strikes me as funny to think of how far the data must travel all the way to San Francisco (or maybe Texas, or both) and back again.

P2

Its a bit like when u cell your friend who is sitting next to you and you cant talk to them because you get an engaged signal =)

bigmoe Whitfield

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07-08-2008 10:00

dont forget chicago or kansas

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Flieger Trenkins Registered User Join date: 8 Dec 2007 Posts: 2	07-07-2008 17:18 Ok, so I am getting ready to reformat my computer and I need to know if there is any SL data I need to back up. Are all my objects and settings stored on a server, or are they on my harddrive somewhere?
Macphisto Angelus JAFO Join date: 21 Oct 2004 Posts: 5,831	07-07-2008 17:19 All on LL's servers. Just redownload the viewer and you will have it all back once it loads. _____________________ From: Natalie P from SLU Second Life: Where being the super important, extra special person you've always been sure you are (at least when you're drunk) can be a reality! From: Ann Launay I put on my robe and wizard ha... Oh. Nevermind then.
Ciaran Laval Mostly Harmless Join date: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 7,951	07-07-2008 17:23 Most of the rest of your data alas won't be. I hope you've got the media to reinstall your OS!
Atom Burma Registered User Join date: 30 May 2006 Posts: 685	07-07-2008 17:41 Your settings no, they will be wiped, but that's not really such a big deal. Everything inworld is always there, and is held in a server, I think in Texas, oddly.
Weston Graves Werebeagle Join date: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2,059	07-07-2008 17:47 Unless you want to keep any important chat logs. Those are on your hard drive.
Johan Laurasia Fully Rezzed Join date: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 1,394	07-07-2008 17:48 From: Atom Burma Your settings no, they will be wiped, but that's not really such a big deal. Everything inworld is always there, and is held in a server, I think in Texas, oddly. Texas and SF, what's so odd about Texas? http://www.secondscripter.com _____________________ My tutes http://www.youtube.com/johanlaurasia
3Ring Binder always smile Join date: 8 Mar 2007 Posts: 15,028	07-07-2008 17:59 Texas makes sense. it's really big. it can hold a lot of data. _____________________ it was fun while it lasted. http://2lf.informe.com/
Atom Burma Registered User Join date: 30 May 2006 Posts: 685	07-07-2008 18:06 It's not the location that I find odd, its the fact that the grid is split up all over the country. You can teleport some 5000 miles, well not literally, but electrically I suppose you are.
Flieger Trenkins Registered User Join date: 8 Dec 2007 Posts: 2	07-07-2008 18:11 Ok, thanks all, you have been really helpful.
Phoenix Psaltery Ninja Wizard Join date: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 2,599	07-07-2008 18:30 From: Atom Burma It's not the location that I find odd, its the fact that the grid is split up all over the country. You can teleport some 5000 miles, well not literally, but electrically I suppose you are. What I think is funny is that at times my wife and I may be sending IMs back and forth, sitting 10 feet apart in Reality, and it strikes me as funny to think of how far the data must travel all the way to San Francisco (or maybe Texas, or both) and back again. P2 _____________________
Skell Dagger Smitten Join date: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1,885	07-07-2008 20:35 The only things on your local hard drive will be your chat logs, if you keep them. Look in your preferences, under the Communication tab, to see where they are saved. From memory the default is in a hidden folder in something like Users/[YourName]/AppData/Roaming/SecondLife/ or something like that, unless you specified a different directory folder for them. You may have to enable viewing of hidden files and folders to find them, if you're on a Windows computer, as AppData is a hidden folder. If you have more than one avatar, each one will have their own folder within that final SecondLife folder, containing its own chat logs, etc. That's also where you'll find the .bmp images that show your last location and your home location screens (the ones that show while you're logging in to either location).
Tabliopa Underwood Registered User Join date: 6 Aug 2007 Posts: 719	07-07-2008 21:53 From: Phoenix Psaltery What I think is funny is that at times my wife and I may be sending IMs back and forth, sitting 10 feet apart in Reality, and it strikes me as funny to think of how far the data must travel all the way to San Francisco (or maybe Texas, or both) and back again. P2 Its a bit like when u cell your friend who is sitting next to you and you cant talk to them because you get an engaged signal =)
bigmoe Whitfield I>3 Foxes Join date: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 459	07-08-2008 10:00 dont forget chicago or kansas _____________________ GoodBye Forums we will miss you ~moe 2-2-2010~