One of these MOO's that Jim is talking about is Diversity University.
It is a virtual campus with people working in a wide range of subject
areas.  Please visit and check it out.  THe address is:
 
    telnet 155.31.1.1 8888
 
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On Thu, 26 May 1994, James L. Swanson wrote:
 
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> Synopsis of an article on the future of electronic networks:
> "Cyberspace offers chance to do 'virtually' real science"
> Science, 264, p. 900 (13 May 94)
>
> Using software based on the MUDs (Multi-user dungeons), biologists, astronomer
s,
> and ecologists are creating virtual scientific meeting places called MOOs
> (Multi-Uuser dimension, Object Oriented).
>
> "Unlike e-mail and bulletin boards, MOO conversations take place in real time.
> Unlike Internet Relay Chat, MOOs are focused on particular subject areas and l
et
> users show and share data and tools as they talk. And unlike videoconferencing
,
> all a scientist needs to use a MOO is a computer and a bare-bones Internet
> connection... The unique attraction of a MOO is that is is a shared,
> customizable encorinment that is persistent. Build a lab and put in data, note
s,
> and tools and they will remain there after you sign off. With your permission,
> collaborators can visit your lab and work with the data and tools while you ar
e
> gone... PARC researchers are putting the finishing touches on the next
> generation of MOO, called Jupiter, which will offer full-color graphics,
> windows, audio, and video."
>
> Coming soon to a MOOseum near (in galactic terms) us?
>
> ..Jim Swanson / Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies / Banff, AB T0L 0C0..
> .........................can-wmcr-ama@immedia.ca..........................
>