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Active Worlds

Active Worlds

A Whole New Universe

Less well known than Second Life, Active Worlds predates it by nearly a decade. Because broadband Internet connections weren't widespread in the 1990s, Active Worlds' online, user-built community of avatars was ahead of its time. When it didn't catch on widely, the company began concentrating on making customized virtual worlds for corporations. Today, Active Worlds attracts clients—including Wells Fargo—away from Second Life.

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