The Speculist

I've Never Been There

Via KurzweilAI.net, There.com has launched its interactive online 3-D universe. It looks like a pretty cool environment; they're currently offering a free trial. Looks like the response has been pretty good. I'm currently on a waiting list for it.

UPDATE:

Dear Phil,

Thank you for your interest in There. We're very sorry, but according to your answers on the survey, your computer does not currently meet the There minimum system requirements.

We would love to have you participate, but based on the information you provided, you need the following upgrade(s) in order to run There:

Reported OS: Other

Reported CPU Speed: < 800 MHZ

Reported Amount of RAM: 128MB OR LESS

Reported Videocard: Other

For more information on upgrading your system to run There, contact us at help@there.com. You can also read a detailed overview of our minimum system requirements at: http://www.there.com/help/compatibility.html.

If you upgrade your system, or decide to use another computer to run There, please contact us at help@there.com. Also, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you think your system meets our requirements, and that you've received this email in error.

Thanks again from all of us at There!

Nicole A. Craine
Director, Customer Service

Hmm...looks like I won't be going There for a while.