LambdaMOO
| LambdaMOO | |
|---|---|
| Developers | Pavel Curtis, project community |
| Publisher | Xerox PARC |
| Engine | MOO |
| Platform | Platform independent (Telnet) |
| Release | 1990 |
| Genre | Social MUD (MOO) |
| Mode | Multiplayer |
LambdaMOO is an online community of the variety called a MOO. It is the oldest active MOO.
LambdaMOO was founded in 1990 by Pavel Curtis at Xerox PARC. Now hosted in the state of Washington, it is operated and administered entirely on a volunteer basis. Guests are allowed, and membership is free to anyone with an e-mail address.
LambdaMOO gained some notoriety when Julian Dibbell wrote a book called My Tiny Life describing his experiences there. Over its history, LambdaMOO has been highly influential in the examination of virtual-world social issues.