Images: Sun comes to 'Life'

In CNET Networks' "Second Life" space, CNET News.com reporter Daniel Terdiman's avatar, GreeterDan Godel (on stage, right), interviews Sun Microsystems Chief Gaming Officer Chris Melissinos.

On Tuesday, Sun Microsystems launched its presence in "Second Life" and announced its "Project Darkstar" initiative. Here, Melissinos' avatar joins the avatar of Sun's chief researcher, John Gage, onstage.

The audience looks on as Terdiman, aka GreeterDan Godel, (left) interviews Melissinos in the virtual world "Second Life."

This is Sun's space in "Second Life" as seen from above.