Google’s Lively is basically a chat client. But then to some, so is Second Life. And it has some advantages:
- The Google name and reach
- Clean, sculpty looking objects
- A small download
- A peppy, bright, bubbly sort of chat space
- Link to your Google profile and log-in information (G-mail etc.)
- The ability to embed youTube videos and watch them with your friends
- A maniacal giggle (with its downside that it’s text activated, just say the word laugh and you’re laughing as in “That’s nothing to laugh about”)
And it has distinct disadvantages as well, in particular no support for the Mac (were they in SUCH a huge rush? Did the Vivaty launch onto Facebook accelerate their plans ahead of support for the Mac platform?), bugs, crashes, avatar limits, and a bit of a learning curve.
Janos Haits on 21 Jun 12Some things work better in pairs. We understand couples. We understand the need for a super private, fast, reliable and fun way to stay connected to your partner when you're out and about. Avocado is the best way to stay connected with your most important person. It's like whispering sweet nothings in your partner's ear - from miles away. It's a private space just for the two of you to collect and share a life.
