making progress, have opensim building on dotnet10 (EOL for v8 is Nov 10 2026) and replaced all the System.Drawing/libgdi+ code with skia

opensim@dx:/opt/opensim10$ PID=$(pgrep -n -x OpenSim)
opensim@dx:/opt/opensim10$ grep -Ei 'libgdiplus|libSkiaSharp' /proc/$PID/maps
7efef7a00000-7efef7bfd000 r--p 00000000 fe:01 1072841 /opt/opensim10/bin/libSkiaSharp.so
7efef7bfd000-7efef8333000 r-xp 001fc000 fe:01 1072841 /opt/opensim10/bin/libSkiaSharp.so
7efef8333000-7efef835b000 r--p 00931000 fe:01 1072841 /opt/opensim10/bin/libSkiaSharp.so
7efef835b000-7efef835e000 rw-p 00958000 fe:01 1072841 /opt/opensim10/bin/libSkiaSharp.so
opensim@dx:/opt/opensim10$
adding a config option for fall-back font in case someone running windows wants to use it in the future.
maybe will have new version running on holoneon grid by monday, will have to see.
(i know ngc uses v10 but my server tacks upstream core and going to ngc would likely be a major paradigm shift here hehe)
photo of os dynamic text testing

It’s not Sunday, but apparently DJ Jim doesn’t need an excuse. 🤠🎶
It’s cold and yucky outside, we’re hanging out at the Smash, and Jim decided to fire up the music. So consider this an unscheduled, informal set happening right now! Come dance, hang out, try your luck on Buck Eye the mechanical bull, or just pull up a chair and enjoy the music. Country is home base, but Jim has a pretty broad playlist, so you never quite know what might turn up. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are and stay as long as you like!

Whiskey Smash Saloon • Land of Enchantment
HOP: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Land of Enchantment/234/332/2510

And yes, the poster says Sundays 4–6 PM. That’s his regular slot. Tonight is a bonus. 😉

⚡🔥 TOMORROW, THE VORTEX OPENS! 🔥⚡

The countdown is almost over! Join me, Star Ravenhurst, as I welcome you to Electric Vortex on the Tenth Dimension Grid for our OSFest2026 event!

🎧 DJ Drew Blood makes his debut! Expect trance, deep house, electronic beats, and a few surprises you won't see coming.

🌌 THE VORTEX AWAITS. JOURNEY TO ANOTHER DIMENSION.

📅 Sunday, October 18
🕔 5–7 PM Grid Time

Bring your friends, bring your date, and come ready to dance! The energy is building, the portal is waiting, and we can't wait to share this experience with you!
Join Us: grid.tenthdimension.org:26002:Electric Vortex
💜 Electric Vortex. Be there when it comes alive! ⚡

The Space Alien Zombie Quest Game opens Sunday, October 18th 2026!
5 Levels of nail-biting fun!
Only @ OSFest 2026
Win awesome Halloween-themed animesh Vignettes, donated by Virtual Vignette / Kimm Starr. Fresh Mesh! for the holidays!

Click below to check out the video!
https://youtu.be/wvba-RPnOyY?si=_SMKMJup9L68DruB

Working on a project with Lone Wolf from WT: it`a 20x20 VAR region with the (so far) the highest mountain found on opensim (the peak found is 901 meters O.o@@@@!! it `s a SIM connetected north from TROMSO called SENJA (from Senja mountains in Norway). but unsure about the name - or maybe redo the Tromso into it. SIM is opened for visitations but not much many things built there yet just a bunch of trees, a harbor and a medieval viking church (Stavkirk).If you want to come , u will need to use Wolfviewer or Wolfstorm though as from the normal FS u will crash (reason is because FS built for SL and SL dont have VAR regions, not evben the monster-var we have now on opensim). but if u using the correect viewer, welcome and try to climb to the summit!

🏕️ OSFEST 2026 PRESENTS: LASCAUX CAVE – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME! 🔥
✨ Step Back in Time and Experience the Wonders of Prehistoric Life!
Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we explore the fascinating world of Lascaux Cave!
📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM Grid Time
HOP: hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Cooper%20Swizzle's%20Experiences/237/97/22
✨ Step Back in Time and Experience the Wonders of Prehistoric Life!
Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we explore the fascinating world of Lascaux Cave!
🌟 Travel thousands of years into the past and discover a world filled with ancient cave paintings, prehistoric surroundings, and characters who bring history to life!
Experience an immersive walking tour featuring Animesh characters powered by the Animaster scripting system, creating an engaging journey through time.
🦣 Explore, Discover, and Experience History in 3D!
Can't make it at noon? No worries! The Lascaux Cave experience is open 24/7 and fully self-guided, so you can enjoy this incredible adventure whenever you like!
🎉 Come for the adventure, stay for the discovery! And meet some interesting Characters who are on the tour.
See you Sunday at OSFest 2026!
#OSFest2026 #LascauxCave #OpenSim #VirtualWorlds #ImmersiveLearning #Animaster #VirtualExploration #Kitely
🌟 Travel thousands of years into the past and discover a world filled with ancient cave paintings, prehistoric surroundings, and characters who bring history to life!
Experience an immersive walking tour featuring Animesh characters powered by the Animaster scripting system, creating an engaging journey through time.
🦣 Explore, Discover, and Experience History in 3D!

12-2 GRID: SHAKE IT UP! DJ ROSA ALEKSEEV:
DISCO AND FUNK AT LOVELY SPACE CLUB

Rosa back tonight in town
In outer space to shake us down
Floating high above the beach
Lovely space club quite in reach
Disco funk you know its true
Beam it up with me and you

IM Bobbi Fox for Uber or use teleporter at Welcome
hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Lovely/974/311/1245

🎉 OSFest 2026 – Saturday Night Entertainment! 🎶✨
Get ready for another fantastic day of music, fun, and celebration at OSFest 2026! 🎊
Join us on Saturday, October 17, as we keep the excitement going with four incredible performers bringing their music and energy to the OSFest stage!
🎵 SATURDAY'S ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
🎩 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Austin Moores
🎤 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Maribol Inshan
🎧 4:00 – 5:00 PM | DJ Nay Kell
🎶 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Lavia
⏰ All times are Grid Time.
🌟 And there's more than just music!
While you're visiting, take some time to explore the amazing exhibits, discover unique shops, pick up freebies, and experience the creativity that makes the OpenSim community so special!
💃 Bring your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and enjoy an afternoon of great entertainment and wonderful company!
🌐 TELEPORT TO OSFest 2026:
hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_Welcome/236/400/565
🎉 OSFest 2026 – Where Creativity, Community, and Celebration Come Together!
See you on the dance floor! 💃🕺🎶

For some time I have had several coasters on my private build floor and I am pleased to announce 4 new releases... In addition to the Cheese Factory, we have a TRIUNE of TERROR! Featuring: "Shock Zone" - "The DEAD Zone" and a SLICK SLIPPERY MESS: "The Viscoid". If a ride breaks, please allow 10 minutes for the aftermath protocol to complete. We had to put a limit on the body counts.

Experience the legendary allure of the silver 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder - faithfully recreated in every detail in the Ruritania region on OSGrid. Inspired by James Dean's iconic "Little Bastard," this fully interactive, two-seater replica features the complete 1955 livery, complete with race number 130. Climb in, and experience a piece of automotive history! https://ruritania.netlify.app/spyder.html

🪩🔥 CLUB FIRE: ADRIAN MOON IS BRINGING THE DISCO CHAOS! 🔥🪩

Warning: Side effects may include uncontrollable dancing, questionable dance moves, and suddenly believing you're 25 again! 🤣

Adrian Moon is taking over Club Fire on the Gentle Fire Grid with a DISCO VIBE that'll get your hips moving, even if your back says, "Absolutely NOT!" 😂💃🕺

Expect funky beats, classic disco energy, flashing lights, and enough groove to make your avatar's animations overheat! 🔥

🕛 12 PM – 2 PM GRID TIME

📍 hop://login.gentlefiregrid.net:8002/Gentle%20Fire%20Welcom...

Come dressed to impress, bring your dancing shoes, and leave your dignity at the teleport point! 🤣

ADRIAN MOON ON THE DECKS — LET'S SET THIS PLACE ON FIRE! 🔥🎧🪩

Teleport in, grab a dance partner, and let's boogie like nobody's watching… although in OpenSim, there's always someone camming you! 👀😂

What happens when you mix Spanish rock legends with some of the biggest names in international rock?

Well, come to Buds and find out! 😎

Koke has a fantastic selection of songs from Antonio Flores, Duncan Dhu, El Canto del Loco, Seguridad Social, Fito, Los Ronaldos, Maná, Melendi, La Guardia, Los Secretos, Miguel Ríos, The Cure, R.E.M., and more!

And here's something fun: some of those English-language classics get a Spanish twist. You might recognize the music before you recognize the words! 😂

If you grew up with any of these songs, you're going to love this. And if you've never heard them before, even better. Come discover something new!


📅 TODAY! Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕛 12 PM Grid Time
📍 Buds at Mosaic

Come on over. Koke has the songs, and we've got a place for you! 🎶❤️

HOP:

hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Mosaic4/83/10/25

🎃🦇 **Halloween bei BK-Mode** 🦇🎃

Wenn die Nächte länger werden und die Schatten lebendig, wird es Zeit, die dunkle Seite des eigenen Styles zu zeigen. 🖤

Vier Avatare, vier ganz eigene Looks – von düster und extravagant über geheimnisvoll bis höllisch lässig. Ob mit Fledermausflügeln, Spinnenbeinen, Rosen oder im blutigen Skelett-Look: Hier trifft dunkle Eleganz auf eine ordentliche Portion Wahnsinn. 😈

Und seien wir ehrlich: Wer sagt eigentlich, dass an Halloween nur die Geister für Gänsehaut sorgen dürfen? 😉

Also, macht euch bereit für eine Nacht voller dunkler Blicke, frecher Styles und einer Prise gepflegtem Schrecken. Denn bei diesem Anblick bekommen selbst die Monster Konkurrenz! 💀🔥

**BK-Mode wünscht euch ein schaurig-schönes Halloween!** 🕷️🖤

Coming to you at 6am PDT/SLT/OST/Grid Time, 2 hours of fun, laughter and banter, kicking off your Saturday with a bang!, come one, come all, all are welcome to come and join in party and have fun!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

🎧🔥 DJ YANA DAKOTA — LIVE TODAY! 🔥🎧

THE LEGEND IS BACK BEHIND THE DECKS!

Get ready for powerful beats, fantastic music and a whole lot of energy!

No drama, no nonsense — just great music, good company and a dance floor full of life!

🎶 DJ YANA DAKOTA
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕒 3 AM Grid Time
🏝️ Solmara – Sun-Kissed Cove Beach

Dresscode: Swimwear or nudity

📍 TELEPORT:
hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Solmara/77/100/23

TURN UP THE VOLUME, BRING YOUR ENERGY AND LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE! 🔥🎶

See you on the dance floor!

❤️ DJ Yana Dakota

Take the high trail to the Fire Lookout. Follow the trail up past the signs for Stone Bowl Pond and Silver Veil Falls to climb into the pines for one of the best views in Sanctuary Canyon. Even with areas under construction on the sim, the trails are open for hiking or horseback riding, so take your time and see where the mountain leads!

Hi Everybody! I want to invite you to join me Today, SATURDAY, Sep. 17th some fantastic OSFest entertainment! You'll be amazed at the variety of displays, and the fantastic work that so many great builders have put together to make our Opensim experience so much fun and so exciting. You'll see things from the past, the present, the future and amazing fantasy builds, historical builds, fun builds and just about anything you can imagine. The theme this year is Past, Present & Future. And let me also invite you to hear the many talented DJs and Live Performers including ME. I hope to see you all there for an amazing event that so many have worked so hard to create. ---- hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_Welcome

Lets wind down from all the partying and roller coaster rides and experience how peaceful a walk in the park with the latest Horse script (now at release 3.3.0081 for UBOde) really is.
Riding the horse as a vehicle is the very best horse(back) riding experience to date. No more gliding off hills. Physically jumping is fun too.
Start your trip at EAS at the East side of Neiferleaf and walk the trail via Nestir where you can excercise physical jumping and barrel racing, the walk via the Northorn region towards Neiferleaf's castle, but beware of dragons and ghost riders.

Start your trip at hop://grid.vibel.eu:8002/Eas/328/458/34 and enjoy the ride.

The Weekend is here! You can stay up late - no school tomorrow - but The Big Boss Man got some OLD School Disco - Try out your new costume tonight or wear nothing at all! Its all cool at The 4 Seasons Saloon. 10 Pm - Midnight SLT
Here's your ride https://opensimworld.com/hop/95867

We are a little more than a week away from our MAIN EVENT and we decided to give "G-Forced" the AXE! In its place: Chaos Cheese Factory and this is no kiddie ride. Dirty Helga key-framed this one... I think my way is better! Come on down and try it out!

hop://xoaox.de:7000/Dismayland

Set your clocks for our MAIN EVENT:
Honoring all who contribute meaningfully to our platform.
The Ghost Of Linda Kellie - A compulsory Tribute
Sunday October 25th 11am -2PM
See our brochure for more details.

DreamGrid statistics from the last 9 months:

39,918 regions hosted

250,962 standard Second Life-sized region equivalents

For comparison, Second Life has approximately 54,760 standard-sized region equivalents at the high end.

That's an extraordinary amount of virtual land supported by DreamGrid installations!

https://www.reddit.com/r/DreamGrid/comments/1x7uhpv/dreamg...

You will notice our website is inactive, that is because we are transitioning to Joomla 4. fingers crossed 6.2 is coming, its been a bit quiet. But in order for 6.2 you have to update to 4 first.

I got it successfully on Joomla 4, now we have to get it looking like a website and re enable plugins/modules one by one so we dont crash the site. The previous template we used isn't compatible with 4.

Chat gpt was a big help in helping me figure out which plugin was causing the MysqliDriver::query() error, since its deprecated in 4.

This also means no new members at this time.

I’m about to make an unpopular post — not because it’s cruel, but because it breaks the narratives people cling to. And today, I’m breaking them.

TLDR: Just download Wolf Viewer, come get a free account, and see!

I’m on Wolf Territories now. Before that, I spent years in a certain non‑hypergrid virtual world starting in 2006. I left for over a decade because it was too expensive and too technically demanding. When I returned, I found myself boxed in again — prim limits, permission limits, high costs, and almost no free resources. I limped along.

Then I went to OSCC in Nov 2020. I saw the educators who had already escaped the old world. They had better avatars, better tools, better environments. One of them showed me around, and that was it — I was home.

I’m an educator with 32 years of consulting experience and Fortune‑level clients. That old world once helped me build a business presence that made serious money from 2007–2010. Even with restrictions, we proved what could be done.

But my criteria have always been different from the average hypergrid resident:
- Tech first. Support first.
- Community optional.
- Forward motion mandatory.
- No grid‑owner celebrity cults.
- I am a customer, not a worshipper.

These are my standards. They won’t fit everyone, and that’s fine.
Wolf Territories met them. More than met them. This grid is not just ahead — it’s operating on enterprise infrastructure with boutique pricing. And no, it’s not free. You cannot get 14 servers, dual object storage, and active development for free. You cannot get Fortune‑grade tech leadership for free. You cannot get enterprise internet for free.

And yet, it is STILL affordable. Especially compared to that unnamed world.

Our grid owner isn’t trying to be a clone of the unnamed world. He’s demonstrating real tech capability, just like I used to do for my clients.

And now, in just the last few months, Wolf Territories has rolled out features that fundamentally change what OpenSim can be:
1) Wolf Viewer
A new, security‑focused viewer built for modern infrastructure — not legacy assumptions.

2) Accessibility Tools
Real tools for teaching, learning, and play. Actual accessibility baked into the platform.

3) True Gaming Systems
A built‑in framework for real game mechanics — not hacked scripts or half‑solutions. Actual game development inside OpenSim.

4) Integrated Mixer & Broadcasting
Music, DJing, podcasting — all native. No external tools. No duct tape. Just seamless creation and broadcast.

5) Environmental & Vehicle Systems
- Clouds, water waves, surfing, real system water on a prim, and proper vehicle controls:
* Cars
* Planes
* Submarines
* Ships
* Boats
* Helicopters
Not “sort of works if you’re lucky.” Actual physics. Actual control.

6) Free Inworld Office Space, Inworld Shops, and Streams for residents!
Land owners get these things regardless of plot size.

7) Built‑In Compass
Added because one very directionally challenged individual begged for it. (You’re welcome.)

8) Terrain Painting & Built‑In Weather System + EEP
Region lighting and weather that can match nearly any real‑world location. Snow and rain use particles — not mesh. Snow accumulates on the ground while it’s falling. You can paint your terrain instead of using the texture pallet - which you can still do.

9) AI Integration (Unparalleled)
On‑ground AI that can:
- Write accurate LSL
- Run AI NPCs with spontaneous, natural conversation
- Assist with teaching, roleplay, creativity
- And anything else you think of — Lone will likely build it

10) Extreme Terrain Capability
Mountains up to over 800m high. Depths down to 100m below water.

11) Incredibly generous prim packages
Up to 12M prims….because there are now 1000x1000 VAR regions (and yes, THOSE are EXPENSIVE)

12) Generous complexity for mesh uploads

13) Incredibly high reliability / uptime
Enterprise stability. Not hobby‑grade.

14) Enterprise-level security
- A far more secure viewer
- A control panel for land owners
- OAR uploads on demand and checked for being secure and virus-free
- No requirements for approval of new accounts - because that is not a security issue for this grid

Every day, Lone releases something new — for fun, for education, for creativity.
And that is why I am here.
Not because it is free or nearly free.
Not because it is the cheapest or the most expensive (because it is not).
Not because I’m friends with Lone Wolf… AND I AM.
Not because I am required to volunteer… AND I DO.
I am here because Wolf Territories is affordable, best value, technology‑advanced, and has a great community. Come and download Wolf Viewer, get a free account, and start REALLY LIVING in a virtual world!

🔥💀 SECOND HOUR WITH DJ YANA DAKOTA! 💀🔥

SHE HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE!

Lazarus came back once… Jesus rose once… but YANA DAKOTA needed THREE attempts! 🤣

And now she's BACK, ALIVE AND KICKING, delivering another hour of absolutely SMASHING BIG ROOM EDM TUNES!

🔥 Massive bass! Explosive drops! NO MERCY! 🔥

🎧 LIVE NOW at IsolaDellaLuna — NewLifeItaly!

hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/IsolaDellaLuna/70/193/45

THE GRAVE COULDN'T HOLD HER… AND NEITHER CAN THE DANCEFLOOR! 💀🔥🎶

🎉 OSFest 2026 – Saturday Night Entertainment! 🎶✨
Get ready for another fantastic day of music, fun, and celebration at OSFest 2026! 🎊
Join us on Saturday, October 17, as we keep the excitement going with four incredible performers bringing their music and energy to the OSFest stage!
🎵 SATURDAY'S ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
🎩 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Austin Moores
🎤 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Maribol Inshan
🎧 4:00 – 5:00 PM | DJ Nay Kell
🎶 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Lavia
⏰ All times are Grid Time.
🌟 And there's more than just music!
While you're visiting, take some time to explore the amazing exhibits, discover unique shops, pick up freebies, and experience the creativity that makes the OpenSim community so special!
💃 Bring your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and enjoy an afternoon of great entertainment and wonderful company!
🌐 TELEPORT TO OSFest 2026:
hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_Welcome/236/400/565
🎉 OSFest 2026 – Where Creativity, Community, and Celebration Come Together!
See you on the dance floor! 💃🕺🎶

🔥🎧 DJ YANA DAKOTA IS LIVE RIGHT NOW! 🎧🔥

Turn up the volume and get ready for some EXPLOSIVE BIG ROOM EDM!

Massive beats, thunderous bass and electrifying drops!

🔥 NO BRAKES — JUST PURE EDM ENERGY! 🔥

📍 IsolaDellaLuna — NewLifeItaly

🚀 JOIN THE PARTY NOW!

hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/IsolaDellaLuna/70/193/45

LET'S SHAKE THAT DANCEFLOOR! 🔥🎶

hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_Welcome/236/400/565
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT AT OSFEST 2026!
Get ready to turn up the volume and kick off your weekend with an incredible afternoon of music, dancing, and fun at OSFest 2026!
We've got four fantastic DJs ready to keep the music flowing and the dance floor hopping!
Friday, October 16, 2026
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Grid Time
YOUR FRIDAY DJ LINEUP:
2:00 – 3:00 PM | DJ Austin Moores
3:00 – 4:00 PM | DJ ROOI
4:00 – 5:00 PM | DJ Tom Southmoor
5:00 – 6:00 PM | DJ Fiona Sweet
And there's more to explore!
Before the music starts, take some time to wander through OSFest's amazing exhibits, discover creative builds, visit the shops, and pick up some fabulous freebies!
Whether you're coming to dance, explore, or just hang out with friends, there's something for everyone!
Bring your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and let's make Friday at OSFest unforgettable!
TELEPORT TO OSFEST:
hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_Welcome/236/400/565
See you on the dance floor!
#OSFest2026 #OpenSim #VirtualWorlds #LiveDJs #Hypergrid #VirtualEvents

Welcome to Nevermore — a mysterious realm where shadows linger, ancient secrets whisper through the mist, and the ordinary is nowhere to be found. Wander through haunted forests, explore forgotten ruins, and discover strange wonders hidden beneath an endless twilight.

Come for the darkness. Stay for the mystery. Nevermore awaits.

*** New Location: hop://hg.holoneon.com:80/Nevermore/60/85/71

Join us at the Piazza at 3 pm grid time, for a couple of hours of fun and music while Rockin' Robert spins the tunes for us via his live radio station Wax Radio.
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon