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Or you could even have it as a self contained program, like Onverse is. For that matter, you could simply convert the windows program to other operating systems instead of going to further lengths to create whole new ways of playing the game.

That's exactly the problem - saying that boot camp makes something Mac Compatible is like saying that a scuba suit lets you breath water.
All analogies aside, I really think that this sort of virtual world is a logical media for product placement, and a lot of money could be made from it. So from a financial standpoint, you're losing customers, not just players. When people see an ad in a game it's the same as on TV, but they're likely to see it more often since there's no fast-forward button when you're walking around chatting in a game.

I have OSX 10.5.8, and I'm not likely to rush out and buy basically what could be called a 'windows emulator' (and therefor, it's no longer a Mac at all at that point, now is it?) for any reason, because I have no important programs that only run on a PC and not a mac. I think this virtual universe holds great potential in all manner of areas, including business networking if things are set up accordingly. It's competing with Second Life and various other virtual universes, so why not be just as courteous to people who aren't among the Microsoft flock?

Indeed, I think it is essential for any society seeking universality to include all operating systems - otherwise, it's pretty much discrimination if it persists.

To Stever Nelson: Lol, yes, I couldn't agree more. And [applause] that was a perfect way to state it, nice reference choice!

I found this virtual universe through Face Book, and was shocked and annoyed to find out that I couldn't use it because I'm on a Mac. When you observe the statistics, the actual graphics quality potential on a Mac is astronomically better than that of a PC - 3D always works better on a Mac computer, especially as technology progresses. So one would think that a 3D society would be more likely to be only mac than only PC, but hopefully it will be up and running on all system types soon. I can see so many potential business opportunities that are left in the shadows without that compatibility. Best of luck, and I've got hords of ideas if anyone wants to hire me ;)