Benchmarks

Grid Computing
http://new-adult-learning.grouply.com/page/thegridadultlearning

Education Grid
http://immersive-worlds-tool-ranking.grouply.com/message/231

Teen Immersive Worlds on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=134512143261278

What is Jibe? Virtual World Kit For Building 3D Worlds
http://3d-immersive-learning-quality.grouply.com/message/78

1. This report indicates the capability of how fast SL can be substituted:
Teacher In Second Life Trademark Dispute [regarding the name SLED] Sets Up Education Outpost in OpenSimulator
http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2009/10/slopen.html
The wall between the education community and the corporate community is on the verge of becoming obsolete... nonetheless.
http://jokaydia.com/2009/10/04/jokaydia-reaction-grid/
ReactionGrid - Open Source 3D Platform for Educators
http://reactiongrid.com/
Educators in Virtual Worlds on Open Sim - the pioneers…
http://www.l4l.co.uk/?p=592

Imprudence Viewer offers access to 16 grids under one viewer meanwhile http://imprudenceviewer.org/wiki/Downloads2. Introducing a New Concept: the ‘3-D Virtual World Website’
http://shenlei.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/introducing-a-new-concept-the-3-d-virtual-world-website/
http://www.v-business.com/

3. GridCafe - A place for everybody to to learn about Grid Computing
http://www.gridcafe.org/index.html
GridRepublic Volunteer Computing
http://www.gridrepublic.org/

4. Installing OpenSim
http://www.v-business.com/installing-opensimulator
Hippo... OpenSim Viewer
http://forge.opensimulator.org/gf/project/opensim-viewer/frs/
OpenViewer--- OpenSim Viewer
http://jeanricardbroek-architect.blogspot.com/2009/09/3di-inc-releases-open-source-virtual.html
Open Source 3D Virtual World Software Platforms
http://kindlelab.blogspot.com/2009/09/open-source-3d-virtual-world-software.html

5. Super Computer Conference for Education

SC Education - The SC09 Education Program portion of the annual SC Conference 2009 focuses on engaging educators and students across the K-20 spectrum in learning about the latest technologies and applications for advancing scientific discovery. The educators are supported in their endeavors to integrate emerging technologies and methodologies into the preparation of the future workforce.
http://sc09.sc-education.org/about/index.php

6. September 30, 2009, 3Di, Inc. Releases Open Source Virtual World Viewer for OpenSim: Offered Under Developer-Oriented BSD License and Aimed at Driving Industry Adoption of 3D Internet
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/3Di-Inc-Releases-Open-Source-bw-2281612840.html?x=0&.v=1

3Di OpenViewer (in-browser viewer) for OpenSim & SecondLife