Survey of Online Space Platforms:
Presentation:
| Ogoglio | Second Life | Croquet | There | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client app | Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari | Desktop application | Desktop application | Desktop application |
| Display type | Web + 3D | 3D | Desktop apps + 3D | 3D |
| Download size | 0.5 MB | 30 MB PC 60 MB Mac | Not Available | 54 MB PC |
| Operating systems | Windows, OS X Linux, Solaris | Windows, OS X Linux | Windows, OS X Linux | Windows |
| Time to first use | 5 minutes (less on OS X) | 45 minutes | 1 hour | 30 minutes |
| Time to second use | 8 seconds | 4 minutes | 2 minutes | 4 minutes |
Openness:
| Ogoglio | Second Life | Croquet | There | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server Source Code | open | closed | open | closed |
| Client Source Code | open | open | open | closed |
| Data Formats | open | closed | open | closed |
| Protocols | open | open | open | closed |
| Languages | open | closed | open | closed |
Content controls:
| Ogoglio | Second Life | Croquet | There | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple worlds | yes | no | yes | yes |
| User created items | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| 3D import | yes | no | yes | no |
| Private currency | no | yes | no | yes |
| Intranet server | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Copy prevention | no | no | no | no |
| Peer to peer sharing | no | no | yes | no |
Import and backups:
| Ogoglio | Second Life | Croquet | There | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Models and textures | Live Web API | no | yes | yes |
| Scripts | Live Web API | no | yes | yes |
| Avatars | Live Web API | no | yes | no |
| Contacts | Live Web API | no | yes | no |
| Spaces (Sims in SL) | Live Web API | no | yes | yes |
Content seeding:
| Ogoglio | Second Life | Croquet | There | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor created | no | yes | no | yes |
| Third party | yes | yes | no | yes |
Legal responsibility:
| Ogoglio | Second Life | Croquet | There | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End User Support | Hosting services | Linden Lab | Hosting services | Makena |
| Copyright violations | Hosting services | Linden Lab | Hosting services | Makena |
| Community standards | Hosting services | Linden Lab | Hosting services | Makena |
| Terms of Service | Hosting services | Linden Lab | Hosting services | Makena |