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VR Web Forums and Mailing Lists

Name of Group Address Description of group Contact details
VRPSYCH mailto:vrpsych-l@usc.edu Virtual Reality and Psychology mailing list Send an email to mailto:listproc@usc.edu with “subscribe vrpsych-l” in the subject line.
VR Resources http://vresources.jump-gate.com/ Virtual Reality Resources forum. Topics: VRe discussions, Link submissions, Hardware, Software, Human factors, Press releases, Events, Articles, Q&A Writing new posts requires registration: http://vresources.jump-gate.com/disc_groups/index.php?action=register
e3DNews newsletter http://www.e3dnews.com/ Monthly and weekly articles about virtual reality, games, and the business applications of 3D on the Web Free subscription by entering e-mail
VREfresh http://www.vrefresh.com/ Free Virtual Reality and interactive 3D newsletter Send an e-mail to mailto:roger_frampton@cyber-wizard.com
VIRTED mailto:VIRTED@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU or mailto:VIRTED@SJUVM.BITNET VIRTED is a mailing list for TEACHERS, STUDENTS, and anyone else who is interested in the uses of VIRTUAL REALITY in education and learning To subscribe to VIRTED send an email to: mailto:listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu and in the message body type: subscribe VIRTED Your First Name Your Last Name
AR forum http://ar.in.tum.de/mailman/listinfo/arforum Sharing knowledge to solve problems related to Augmented and Virtual Reality Technology Fill in the form and confirm by responding to e-mail
Cri-VR http://list.haifa.ac.il/mailman/listinfo/cri-vr Virtual Reality for Rehabilitation issues Fill in the form and confirm by responding to e-mail
VRA http://www.vr.org.au/ Virtual Reality Association Inc. list. Information about meetings and events Send an email address through the web page form
VRA discuss mailto:vra-discuss-request@vr.org.au Virtual Reality Association Inc. general discussion about VR list Send an email to mailto:vra-discuss-request@vr.org.au with “subscribe” title
NewCyber3D http://www.newcyber-3d.com/world/mailinglist.htm NewCyber3D runs a mailing list for all who are interested in 3D technologies such as computer graphics, scientific visualization, virtual reality, visual simulation, GIS/RS, CAD/CAM/CAE, game, web 3D, etc. All 3D news, new technologies, programming tips, and all announcements related to newcyber3D are sent to this list. Through the web page form
DIVE mailing list mailto:majordomo@sics.se A list for users of the DIVE VR system. DIVE is a distributed virtual reality software system developed at the Swedish Instute of Computer Science. To subscribe to this list send e-mail to mailto:majordomo@sics.se with "subscribe divers" in the body of the message.
PRESENCE-L https://listserv.temple.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=presence-l PRESENCE-L is the listserv for discussion and announcements related to the concept of presence Fill in the form: https://listserv.temple.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=presence-l&A=1 After registration send posts to: mailto:PRESENCE-L@LISTSERV.TEMPLE.EDU
3DUI http://listserv.vt.edu/archives/3dui.html 3D User Interfaces Mailing List Fill in the form: http://listserv.vt.edu/cgi-bin/wa.cgi?SUBED1=3dui&A=1
openvrml-announce mailto:openvrml-announce@lists.sourceforge.net The OpenVRML Announcements mailing list features announcements pertinent to OpenVRML users Fill in the form http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/openvrml-announce
openvrml-develop mailto:openvrml-develop@lists.sourceforge.net The OpenVRML Developers mailing list is for discussion of development and use of the OpenVRML library Fill in the form http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/openvrml-develop
FreeWRL mailto:freewrl@mainframe.dgrc.crc.ca List about FreeWRL Send e-mail to mailto:majordomo@mainframe.dgrc.crc.ca that has the words "subscribe freewrl" in the BODY (not the subject) of the message
ARToolKit Mailing List mailto:artoolkit@hitl.washington.edu ARtoolKit is a software library that can be used to calculate camera position and orientation relative to physical markers in real time. Send email to mailto:majordomo@hitl.washington.edu with the words "subscribe artoolkit" in the body of the email
arvr-at mailto:arvr-at@lists.ims.tuwien.ac.at The AR/VR mailing list for researchers in Austria Fill in the form https://lists.ims.tuwien.ac.at/mailman/listinfo/arvr-at
vrvo mailto:vrvo@lists.ims.tuwien.ac.at Virtual Reality VO mailing list (German language) Fill in the form https://lists.ims.tuwien.ac.at/mailman/listinfo/vrvo
ARVR-RU mailto:ARVR-RU@LISTSERV.DFN.DE Information to the Russian AR & VR Community Fill in the form: http://www.listserv.dfn.de/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=arvr-ru&A=1 After registration send posts to: mailto:ARVR-RU@LISTSERV.DFN.DE
VRML discussion list http://apia.u-strasbg.fr/vrml/ Discussion list regarding VRML, in French Send an email to mailto:sympa@u-strasbg.fr with “subscribe vrml surname name” in message body
Web3d public message board http://www.web3d.org/message_boards/ The X3D message board for discussions and feedback on X3D technical and development issues Writing new posts requires registration: http://www.web3d.org/message_boards/profile.php?mode=register
X3D-PUBLIC http://www.web3d.org/cgi-bin/public_list_signup/lwgate/X3D-PUBLIC/ This list is for non-consortium members to discuss technical and creative issues related to X3D. The list is relevant to coders, content creators and end-users Fill in the form.
WWW-VRML-DIGEST http://www.web3d.org/cgi-bin/public_list_signup/lwgate/WWW-VRML-DIGEST/ A semi-weekly digest of the VRML list discussions Fill in the form.
WWW-VRML http://www.web3d.org/cgi-bin/public_list_signup/lwgate/WWW-VRML/ Discussion, philosophies and coding queries on VRML and related technologies Fill in the form.
CAVERNUS http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/VR/cavernus CAVE Research Network Users Society
HFES VE-TG http://vered.rose.toronto.edu/HFESVE.html
VIRTUAL ZONE http://forums.vr-zone.com.sg/index.php?s=de009a7b510fe4de3e453cbcecd92da7& News, Software, Hardware, Events, etc Send an email to mailto:admin@vr-zone.com.sg
VRSOURCE http://www.vrsource.org/ Specifically for Virtual environments related technology, research, application development Send an email to mailto:webmaster@vrsource.org
VRPSYCH mailto:vrpsych-l@usc.edu Virtual Reality and Psychology mailing list Send an email to mailto:listproc@usc.edu with "subscribe vrpsych-l" in the subject line.
Presence mailing list mailto:PRESENCE-L@LISTMAIL.TEMPLE.EDU Virtual Reality – Presence mailing list To subscribe go to:

http://listmail.temple.edu/archives/presence-l.html

3DUI mailing list mailto:3d-ui@hitl.washington.edu 3D user interfaces mailing list. It has been quiet in 2005 http://people.cs.vt.edu/~bowman/3dui/

Yahoo! Groups

Name of Group Address Description of group (original from Yahoo) No of Members
Augmented Reality http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Augmented_Reality/ Augmented Reality (AR) is a growing area in virtual reality research. On the spectrum between virtual reality, which creates immersible, computer-generated environments, and the real world, augmented reality is closer to the real world. Augmented reality adds graphics, sounds, haptics and smell to the natural world as it exists. 28
Virtual_Reality_Computer_Tipz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Virtual_Reality_Computer_Tipz/ VIRTUAL REALITY Computer Tipz Now, I dont want to get off on a RANT here but..... You cant ask for a more informative newsletter as this; AOL tutorials, IE Netscape, Outlook Exp, Windows 95, 98, ME, XP.Q&A availability, Chatroom services, helpful programs. Plus the soon to be created, the Virtual Webpage full of tips, tools more!! Computer technology seems to be moving faster than chris farley after a cinnabun--Settling for anything else would be like Einstein discovering "the theory of relativity" out of a crystal ball (But, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.) 843
c3ddigital http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/c3ddigital/ Immerse yourself in the virtual reality of three dimensional videos and the first ever 3D television channel! C-3D Digital, with its 3D Imaging System(formerly known as RealEyes), is redefining the television experience. Why watch a flat, lifeless screen when you could BE THERE instead! 11
forte-vr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/forte-vr/ A user group for owners of the Forte VFX1 and VFX3d virtual reality helmet. The aim is to help each other with technical support, share tips, news about new games supporting that gear, etc. 72
gir360_com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gir360_com/ Welcom to girl360 and Tease360 models.

The pictures of the models will be updated weekly. If you wish to become a girl360 or Tease360 model please contact us via our web sites. Teen Models Girl360 is a technology group from WorldTech Connection which is developing new innovations in virtual reality. Girl360 takes the excitement of new technology and combines it with the energy of the fashion and modeling industries. Tease360 is a modeling site that allows models to post their pictures and explore the use of Girl360 technology.

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ptivirtualrealityapplications http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptivirtualrealityapplications/ A meeting place for people that are interested in Virtual Reality Applications 7
vreality2001 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vreality2001/ For people interested in making low budget virtual reality hardware and/or software for a hobby 13
vrinindia http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vrinindia/ This is a group formed by Srikanth and Preetham of Velammal Engineeering College, Chennai(Madras University). This invites students/professionals who are interested in Virtual Reality to put forth their views about VR and latest information about Virtual Reality. This group aims at bringing a VR revolution in India. 11
newcyber3d http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newcyber3d/ Full C++/OpenGL source codes for 3D Graphics, Visualization, GIS, Virtual Reality, image processing.

NewCyber3D (www.newcyber-3d.com) provides full source code CDs covering a wide range of topics relevant to 3D GIS, terrain, stereo display, image processing and visualization. Each CD includes the entire OpenGL program and demonstrations with full source codes (including library source codes), project files, resource files, object files, executables, and sample data, supporting documents such as user's guide and developer's guide, and other materials.

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taekwonv http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taekwonv/ TAEKWONV :

Technical Association of Engineering Knowledge With Open Network on Versatile Robot. Key words : -. Humanoid -. Human-Robot-Interface -. Emortional Robot -. Virtual Reality -. Telepresense

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jbsigvr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jbsigvr/ jb-special interest group in virtual reality 24
whyVR http://groups.yahoo.com/group/whyVR/ Young Virtual Reality 12
virtrasystems http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/virtrasystems/ VirTra Systems - VTSI 38
DG5-VHand http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DG5-VHand/ In this group we can talk about the DG5-VHand, a new entry in Virtual Reality and MOCAP world. The DG5-VHand is a new Data glove with a low price but with high performance. In this Group we can know and understand all details about DG5-VHand projects development. 1
fireprevention http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fireprevention/ This group has been created specifically for the steering committee of the Wilson NC Fire Prevention Virtual Reality Training Program. Please use it to share ideas, questions, and information with the group, or to simply help us maintain the energy and enthusiasm shared by all in Wilson, NC. Thanks to each and every one of you for not only making this project possible, but for sharing in a part of fire history! 23
neurocyber http://groups.yahoo.com/group/neurocyber/ Neuro is related to the biological part, while cyber is the technological. Neurocyber makes a bridge between both of them. This list is principally dedicated to ways technologies - real or fictional - can improve impaired organs and change bodies and to the ethics of human identity when it comes to cyborgs, as well as to virtual spaces. News, information and debates. Also, a main subject will be simulacras of technological kind: simulations, virtual reality, neurocosmology, human body as interface, etc. Practical use of these technologies, but also thoughts and philosophy. Keywords: brain chips, implants, prosthesis, artificial life. 27
nobleape http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nobleape/ This mailing list is for a monthly update mailing on the developments of Noble Ape. Noble Ape (formerly the Nervana Project) is a public-access development forum for artificial intelligence, simulation and virtual reality software. It is developed around an open source simulation. The purpose of the simulation is:
  • to simulate a biologically diverse tropical island, and,
  • to simulate the ape inhabitants cognitive processes.

The project was launched together with the simulation on 13 June 1996. Since its launch, the project has expanded its bounds into the production of music and documentation as well as software.

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PolSci http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PolSci/ There is truth to the old adage that learning is not confined in the four walls of the classroom. With the advancement in technology, information accumulates rapidly making it almost impossible for the human mind to keep pace.

This group allows us to cope with the dynamism of the present in order to mold a more responsive citizen. It transcends the conventional classroom and it explores the infinite possibilities of virtual reality. Paving way for an effective forum of ideas.

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vrmlclub http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vrmlclub/ Welcome, dear friend ! Are you interested in VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) or want to know more about it ? If so then join this club. If you know someone who may be interested in VRML don't forget to invite him to the club. 16
vrml2 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vrml2/ Hi, WWW.VRTAXI.COM as a service to help you get around in VR. ------------------------------------------------------ VRTAXI is your portal to the World Wide Web of Virtual Reality. Use this club to announce your VRML2 finds and inventions. Get involved in Virtual Reality through the language VRML2. Post programming hints and questions. Get 3D! 19
virtualvideogamesystems http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/virtualvideogamesystems/ I have built 6 virtual video game systems, including a PS2 VR system and a PC VR system. This club will talk about how to set one up with today's equipment and will talk about historical systems as well.

True Virtual Reality is not cheap, the PS2 VR system at $498 is the lowest price for a quality product. Sony ships more of those a month than all historical systems combined. PC's with a large monitor (21" CRT plus) and LCD shutter glasses and a rumble chair or sound system works well too and will be covered in detail also. So - PC or PS2 You'll find the information you need here!

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wwwvrtaxicom http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wwwvrtaxicom/ Hi take a ride! We're going to Virtual Reality.

Check out our VRTAXI at http://WWW.VRTAXI.COM ! Please leave a message with links to any VRML2 content on the web, and add to our bookmarks!

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netathlonbicyclists http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/netathlonbicyclists/ Meeting place for users of NetAthlon virtual reality software for interactive stationary trainers and exercise bicycles. Find others to train with and schedule Web Racing start times. 603
labnews http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/labnews/ Distributes announcements and information about the Lab. Chronicles goings-on at the Simulation Development & Cognitive Science Laboratory at Penn State's Hershey Medical Center. Used to keep people up to date with what's new in Virtual Surgery. In a nutshell, the Simulation Development & Cognitive Science Laboratory at the Hershey Medical Center is a 1000 square foot area designed to be adaptable to varied teaching needs and styles. The laboratory features a realistic operating room (OR) setting including a METI Human Patient Simulator, the first and only 2-handed Phantom Tangible Reality haptic system, an eXpert laparoscopic trainer with several surgical models, Narkomed 2B and 2C anesthesia machines, a Merlin monitor, 2 OR lights, anesthetic and surgical equipment (laryngoscopes, endotracheal tubes, laparoscopic equipment, etc.), and standard OR disposables. 16
cacsvrlab http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cacsvrlab/ We do research in Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality. 3
MrVirtual http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MrVirtual/ Discussion, knowledge and information sharing about applied Virtual Reality media. The industry, its business, technology and application, development and creativity. The culture and sub-culture, its art, from the current to the future.

DEFINITION VR is broadly defined as real-time 3D interactive CG generated experiences or environments both immersive and non-immersive. FIELDS VR / SIM /AI / VE / VH / VRML / 3D industrial, communications, game, R&D, medical, artistic, experimental, education, military. MEMBERS should have a professional or amateur interest in VR with at minimum a fundemental and intelligent understanding of Virtual Reality and related media. VR Events, Commercial VR and related product postings and announcements may be submitted.

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prisms http://groups.yahoo.com/group/prisms/ PRISMS is a virtual reality vehicle simulator for researching helmet mounted display symbology. It supports the collection of objective metrics on pilot performance against user defined tasks using user defined symbology. It was primarily developed for US Army helicopter research, but has recently been extended for use in general space-based and terrain roving applications for NASA. 5
Graphics_VR http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graphics_VR/ Graphics and virtual reality group 8
IPRO351s05 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IPRO351s05/ Virtual Reality: Developing an Advanced Immersive Visualization Environment at IIT Yahoo Group for Members of IPRO 351. 8
3d-vr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/3d-vr/ This group is intended to be a media to discuss all aspects of Virtual Reality and exchange information.

The group was started after an international PhD course in Aalborg, Denmark, in Novemver 2001. The initial members are the PhD students and researchers from the mentioned course, and mostly are dealing with geo-technology (GIS, terrain modeling, city modeling, indoor modeling). Therefore dicsussions may be more specialized on technical aspects rather than social/philosophical aspects, but those who are developing technical, philosophical, social concepts related to VR, are all welcome to join. Messages posted to this group are public, but you need to be a member to post a message. You can read your messages on this site if you don't want to receive emails (you need to set the right option in "edit my membership").

Virtually yours ;) Virtual Reality Moderators

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VRML_Games http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/VRML_Games/ VRML Games eGroup is a new forum for Builders and Players of 3D single and Multi-user online games that are implemented in Virtual Reality Modeling Language. All those interested in VRML Gaming are welcome, membership of VRML Games webring is not required to join this eGroup. 67
VRConfFriends http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VRConfFriends/ Friends @ Virtual reality conference at LA 7
raomvp http://groups.yahoo.com/group/raomvp/ This group belongs to computer graphics area. Key words: identifying and reducing critical lag in finite element simulation for real time response of virtual reality in computer graphics and haptic applications 3
p5glove http://groups.yahoo.com/group/p5glove/ A group for users and developers of the P5 virtual reality glove from Essential Reality [1] 729
OutreachToSpace http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OutreachToSpace/ The OTS goal is to develop the Outreach To Space Project.

The OTS is a collaboration of science and children's museums, that plan to develop and implement interactive exhibits, educational programs, web learning, virtual reality. Main topic is Space Exploration for Outreach activities and in the museums. Collaboration led by SciTech Hands On Museum, 18. W. benton, Aurora IL USA. web: scitech.mus.il.us Collaboration to be (hopefully) funded by the National Science Foundation, Informal Science Education division.

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apollo4555 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/apollo4555/ This group is for visitors to Worlds.com,a virtual reality website online,a place here to meet and get tips and information.Pictured here is Apollo45(Ken G.) and Tea4_2(Theresa S.)in Worlds.com 11
icvs2005 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icvs2005/ The first International Conference on Virtual Storytelling took place in September 2001 in Avignon (France) and was sponsored by the European Commission, the C-S group and French Virtual Reality Working Group. Despite the tragic events of the 11th September, nearly 100 people from 14 different countries attended the 4 invited lectures given by international experts, the 13 scientific talks and the 6 scientific demonstrations. The conference proceedings were published in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Computer Science series.

Virtual Storytelling’03 was organized in Nov. 2003 in Toulouse (France) with the support of the European Commission, Grand Toulouse, the University of Glasgow, the University of Toulouse, the Eurographics organization, the French Virtual Reality Working Group and the companies C-S, NVIDIA and Immersion S.A. 100 people from 17 different countries attended the conference composed of 3 invited lectures, 16 scientific talks, 11 posters/demonstrations. The 240-page conference proceedings were published as volume 2787 of Springer’s LNCS.

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VR Forums and Newsgroups Related to Conferences

Name of Group Address Description of group Contact details
ISMAR mailto:ismar@lists.ims.tuwien.ac.at ISMAR - Augmented Reality conferences mailing list Fill in the form https://lists.ims.tuwien.ac.at/mailman/listinfo/ismar
Laval Virtual http://www.laval-virtual.org/fr/index.php Newsletter regarding international conference in Laval Through the web page
VRConfFriends http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VRConfFriends/ Friends @ Virtual reality conference at LA Yahoo group

USENET Groups

Name of Group Address Description of group Activity
comp.lang.vrml news://local-news-server general VRML active
alt.vr-www alternative, virtual reality in WWW minor activity
alt.lang.vrml alternate, VRML no activity
fido.belg.virtual-reality no activity
fido7.ru.vrml VRML, in Russian no activity
it.comp.lang.vrml VRML, in Italian no activity
japan.comp.lang.vrml VRML, in Japanese no activity
sci.virtual-worlds
sci.virtual-worlds.apps no activity
misc.education.virtualreality no activity
fido7.esib.virtual.world

Inactive Mailing Lists

Name of Group Address Description of group Contact details
VRML VRML discussion list at University Toronto Send an email to mailto:majordomo@utoronto.ca with message body “subscribe vrmlaccess-list [email]” (inactive)
3D UI http://www.mic.atr.co.jp/~poup/3dui.htm 3D UI is a mailing list devoted to discussion of various aspects of 3D user interfaces and interaction Send an email to mailto:bowman@vt.edu or mailto:poup@hitl.washington.edu
VRML E-List mailto:majordomo@wired.com Main VRML list Send an email to mailto:majordomo@wired.com with message “info www-vrml”
VRML-modeling E-List mailto:listserv@sdsc.edu VRML modelling list Send an email to mailto:listserv@sdsc.edu with message “info vrml-modeling”
VRML-behaviors E-List mailto:listserv@sdsc.edu VRML behaviors list Send an email to mailto:listserv@sdsc.edu with message “info vrml-behaviors”
mailto:listserv@best.com E-list about business applications and models for virtual worlds Send an email to mailto:listserv@best.comwith message “info”
mailto:goggles-subscribe@listbot.com HMDs and Virtual Reality Devices Mail List Send an email to mailto:goggles-subscribe@listbot.com
CBNVEE mailto:cbnvee@mcmuse.mc.maricopa.edu A place for those building educational environments using networked virtual reality software such as MUSE, TinyMUSH and Moo to pool knowledge and discuss issues E-mail subscription request to mailto:cbnvee@mcmuse.mc.maricopa.edu with an informal message to subscribe.
Homebrew-vr mailto:homebrew-vr-request@acm.uiuc.edu Non-commercial list server for those interested in "low-cost" virtual reality devices. Send e-mail: mailto:homebrew-vr-request@acm.uiuc.edu with subject of "subscribe."
vworlds-list http://www.etext.org/Zines/UnitCircle/vworlds/ The vworlds-list is an unmoderated list with the charter to discuss the aesthetic and artistic aspects of virtual worlds freed from technical constraints. List Owner: Kevin Goldsmith, email: mailto:kevin@unitcircle.org. Fill in the HTML form.
Vworlds-biz Mail List mailto:vworlds-biz-request@lists.best.com The list includes topics about any virtual world business from text-based muds to 3D Quake-like worlds, to full body-armor VR. To subscribe regular list, send mail to: mailto:vworlds-biz-request@lists.best.com with this in the body: subsingle OR subsingle youraccount@youraddress
CVE http://www.crg.cs.nott.ac.uk/groups/cve/ A Collaborative Virtual Environment is one that actively supports human-human communication in addition to human-machine communication and which uses a Virtual Environment as the user interface. Inactive – browse archives.