FAQ

  • What exactly is Vivox making available?
    At this stage we are allowing free download of binary object code for Vivox client-side software. This software allows the Second Life viewer to interact with Vivox servers in order to provide voice services.
  • Can I distribute this to friends?
    No, currently Vivox software and service is offered for individual, non-commercial use only.
  • Why is the source code not made open and free?
    Vivox software includes proprietary third party products. Our license terms for these products do not allow distribution of their source code. However, we are working on restructuring our source code so that these components can be left out for distribution, and later developed or licensed out by the open source community.
  • When will more code be available?
    Vivox engineers are working on code improvements and modifications that will enable the open source community to improve or change existing functionality. We will update the community as this develops and more becomes available.
  • Can I use this outside of Second Life?
    No, the currently offered software is only available for the Second Life Viewer open source community.
  • Do I need a Second Life account?
    Yes.
  • Do I need to have a Vivox voice account in SL?
    Yes.
  • What operating systems are supported?
    Windows, Mac OS and Linux.