93 files changed, 18490 insertions, 2080 deletions

diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/AssetService/AssetService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/AssetService/AssetService.cs
index ed87f3f..ec424c0 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/AssetService/AssetService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/AssetService/AssetService.cs
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@
  */
 
 using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
 using System.Reflection;
 using Nini.Config;
 using log4net;
@@ -43,74 +45,114 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AssetService
                 LogManager.GetLogger(
                 MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
 
+        protected static AssetService m_RootInstance;
+
         public AssetService(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
         {
-            MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("kfs", false,
-                    "show digest",
-                    "show digest <ID>",
-                    "Show asset digest", HandleShowDigest);
+            if (m_RootInstance == null)
+            {
+                m_RootInstance = this;
 
-            MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("kfs", false,
-                    "delete asset",
-                    "delete asset <ID>",
-                    "Delete asset from database", HandleDeleteAsset);
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("kfs", false,
+                        "show digest",
+                        "show digest <ID>",
+                        "Show asset digest", HandleShowDigest);
 
-            if (m_AssetLoader != null)
-            {
-                IConfig assetConfig = config.Configs["AssetService"];
-                if (assetConfig == null)
-                    throw new Exception("No AssetService configuration");
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("kfs", false,
+                        "delete asset",
+                        "delete asset <ID>",
+                        "Delete asset from database", HandleDeleteAsset);
+                
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("kfs", false,
+                        "dump asset",
+                        "dump asset <ID>",
+                        "Dump asset to a file", 
+                        "The filename is the same as the ID given.", 
+                        HandleDumpAsset);
+
+                if (m_AssetLoader != null)
+                {
+                    IConfig assetConfig = config.Configs["AssetService"];
+                    if (assetConfig == null)
+                        throw new Exception("No AssetService configuration");
 
-                string loaderArgs = assetConfig.GetString("AssetLoaderArgs",
-                        String.Empty);
+                    string loaderArgs = assetConfig.GetString("AssetLoaderArgs",
+                            String.Empty);
 
-                bool assetLoaderEnabled = assetConfig.GetBoolean("AssetLoaderEnabled", true);
+                    bool assetLoaderEnabled = assetConfig.GetBoolean("AssetLoaderEnabled", true);
 
-                if (assetLoaderEnabled)
-                {
-                    m_log.InfoFormat("[ASSET]: Loading default asset set from {0}", loaderArgs);
-                    m_AssetLoader.ForEachDefaultXmlAsset(loaderArgs,
+                    if (assetLoaderEnabled)
+                    {
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET]: Loading default asset set from {0}", loaderArgs);
+
+                        m_AssetLoader.ForEachDefaultXmlAsset(
+                            loaderArgs,
                             delegate(AssetBase a)
                             {
-                                Store(a);
+                                AssetBase existingAsset = Get(a.ID);
+//                                AssetMetadata existingMetadata = GetMetadata(a.ID);
+
+                                if (existingAsset == null || Util.SHA1Hash(existingAsset.Data) != Util.SHA1Hash(a.Data))
+                                {
+//                                    m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET]: Storing {0} {1}", a.Name, a.ID);
+                                    Store(a);
+                                }
                             });
+                    }
+
+                    m_log.Debug("[ASSET SERVICE]: Local asset service enabled");
                 }
-                
-                m_log.Info("[ASSET SERVICE]: Local asset service enabled");
             }
         }
 
-        public AssetBase Get(string id)
+        public virtual AssetBase Get(string id)
         {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET SERVICE]: Get asset for {0}", id);
+            
             UUID assetID;
 
             if (!UUID.TryParse(id, out assetID))
             {
-                m_log.WarnFormat("[ASSET SERVICE]: Could not parse requested sset id {0}", id);
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[ASSET SERVICE]: Could not parse requested asset id {0}", id);
                 return null;
             }
 
-            return m_Database.GetAsset(assetID);
+            try
+            {
+                return m_Database.GetAsset(assetID);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[ASSET SERVICE]: Exception getting asset {0} {1}", assetID, e);
+                return null;
+            }
         }
 
-        public AssetBase GetCached(string id)
+        public virtual AssetBase GetCached(string id)
         {
             return Get(id);
         }
 
-        public AssetMetadata GetMetadata(string id)
+        public virtual AssetMetadata GetMetadata(string id)
         {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET SERVICE]: Get asset metadata for {0}", id);
+            
             UUID assetID;
 
             if (!UUID.TryParse(id, out assetID))
                 return null;
 
             AssetBase asset = m_Database.GetAsset(assetID);
-            return asset.Metadata;
+            if (asset != null)
+                return asset.Metadata;
+
+            return null;
         }
 
-        public byte[] GetData(string id)
+        public virtual byte[] GetData(string id)
         {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET SERVICE]: Get asset data for {0}", id);
+            
             UUID assetID;
 
             if (!UUID.TryParse(id, out assetID))
@@ -120,7 +162,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AssetService
             return asset.Data;
         }
 
-        public bool Get(string id, Object sender, AssetRetrieved handler)
+        public virtual bool Get(string id, Object sender, AssetRetrieved handler)
         {
             //m_log.DebugFormat("[AssetService]: Get asset async {0}", id);
             
@@ -138,10 +180,22 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AssetService
             return true;
         }
 
-        public string Store(AssetBase asset)
+        public virtual string Store(AssetBase asset)
         {
-            //m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET SERVICE]: Store asset {0} {1}", asset.Name, asset.ID);
-            m_Database.StoreAsset(asset);
+            if (!m_Database.ExistsAsset(asset.FullID))
+            {
+//                m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                    "[ASSET SERVICE]: Storing asset {0} {1}, bytes {2}", asset.Name, asset.FullID, asset.Data.Length);
+               if (!m_Database.StoreAsset(asset))
+                {
+                return UUID.Zero.ToString();
+                }
+            }
+//            else
+//            {
+//                m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                    "[ASSET SERVICE]: Not storing asset {0} {1}, bytes {2} as it already exists", asset.Name, asset.FullID, asset.Data.Length);                
+//            }
 
             return asset.ID;
         }
@@ -151,10 +205,63 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AssetService
             return false;
         }
 
-        public bool Delete(string id)
+        public virtual bool Delete(string id)
         {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET SERVICE]: Deleting asset {0}", id);
+            UUID assetID;
+            if (!UUID.TryParse(id, out assetID))
+                return false;
+
+            AssetBase asset = m_Database.GetAsset(assetID);
+            if (asset == null)
+                return false;
+
+            if ((int)(asset.Flags & AssetFlags.Maptile) != 0)
+            {
+                return m_Database.Delete(id);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET SERVICE]: Request to delete asset {0}, but flags are not Maptile", id);
+
             return false;
         }
+        
+        void HandleDumpAsset(string module, string[] args)
+        {
+            if (args.Length < 3)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("Usage is dump asset <ID>");
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            string rawAssetId = args[2];
+            UUID assetId;
+            
+            if (!UUID.TryParse(rawAssetId, out assetId))
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("ERROR: {0} is not a valid ID format", rawAssetId);
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            AssetBase asset = m_Database.GetAsset(assetId);
+            if (asset == null)
+            {                
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("ERROR: No asset found with ID {0}", assetId);
+                return;                
+            }
+            
+            string fileName = rawAssetId;
+            
+            using (FileStream fs = new FileStream(fileName, FileMode.CreateNew))
+            {
+                using (BinaryWriter bw = new BinaryWriter(fs))
+                {
+                    bw.Write(asset.Data);
+                }
+            }   
+            
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Asset dumped to file {0}", fileName);
+        }
 
         void HandleShowDigest(string module, string[] args)
         {
@@ -174,10 +281,11 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AssetService
 
             int i;
 
-            MainConsole.Instance.Output(String.Format("Name: {0}", asset.Name));
-            MainConsole.Instance.Output(String.Format("Description: {0}", asset.Description));
-            MainConsole.Instance.Output(String.Format("Type: {0}", asset.Type));
-            MainConsole.Instance.Output(String.Format("Content-type: {0}", asset.Metadata.ContentType));
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Name: {0}", asset.Name);
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Description: {0}", asset.Description);
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Type: {0} (type number = {1})", (AssetType)asset.Type, asset.Type);
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Content-type: {0}", asset.Metadata.ContentType);
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Flags: {0}", asset.Metadata.Flags);
 
             for (i = 0 ; i < 5 ; i++)
             {
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/AuthenticationServiceBase.cs b/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/AuthenticationServiceBase.cs
index dcf090e..e42f9a0 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/AuthenticationServiceBase.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/AuthenticationServiceBase.cs
@@ -30,8 +30,11 @@ using OpenMetaverse;
 using log4net;
 using Nini.Config;
 using System.Reflection;
-using OpenSim.Services.Base;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Base;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
 {
@@ -43,11 +46,17 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
     //
     public class AuthenticationServiceBase : ServiceBase
     {
-//        private static readonly ILog m_log =
-//                LogManager.GetLogger(
-//                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
  
         protected IAuthenticationData m_Database;
+        protected IUserAccountService m_UserAccountService = null;
+
+        public AuthenticationServiceBase(IConfigSource config, IUserAccountService acct) : this(config)
+        {
+            m_UserAccountService = acct;
+        }
 
         public AuthenticationServiceBase(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
         {
@@ -87,7 +96,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
             m_Database = LoadPlugin<IAuthenticationData>(dllName,
                     new Object[] {connString, realm});
             if (m_Database == null)
-                throw new Exception("Could not find a storage interface in the given module");
+                throw new Exception(string.Format("Could not find a storage interface in module {0}", dllName));
         }
 
         public bool Verify(UUID principalID, string token, int lifetime)
@@ -100,6 +109,76 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
             return m_Database.CheckToken(principalID, token, 0);
         }
 
+        public virtual bool SetPassword(UUID principalID, string password)
+        {
+            string passwordSalt = Util.Md5Hash(UUID.Random().ToString());
+            string md5PasswdHash = Util.Md5Hash(Util.Md5Hash(password) + ":" + passwordSalt);
+
+            AuthenticationData auth = m_Database.Get(principalID);
+            if (auth == null)
+            {
+                auth = new AuthenticationData();
+                auth.PrincipalID = principalID;
+                auth.Data = new System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary<string, object>();
+                auth.Data["accountType"] = "UserAccount";
+                auth.Data["webLoginKey"] = UUID.Zero.ToString();
+            }
+            auth.Data["passwordHash"] = md5PasswdHash;
+            auth.Data["passwordSalt"] = passwordSalt;
+            if (!m_Database.Store(auth))
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTHENTICATION DB]: Failed to store authentication data");
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            m_log.InfoFormat("[AUTHENTICATION DB]: Set password for principalID {0}", principalID);
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public virtual AuthInfo GetAuthInfo(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            AuthenticationData data = m_Database.Get(principalID);
+
+            if (data == null)
+            {
+                return null;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                AuthInfo info
+                    = new AuthInfo()
+                        {
+                            PrincipalID = data.PrincipalID,
+                            AccountType = data.Data["accountType"] as string,
+                            PasswordHash = data.Data["passwordHash"] as string,
+                            PasswordSalt = data.Data["passwordSalt"] as string,
+                            WebLoginKey = data.Data["webLoginKey"] as string
+                        };
+
+                return info;
+            }
+        }
+
+        public virtual bool SetAuthInfo(AuthInfo info)
+        {
+            AuthenticationData auth = new AuthenticationData();
+            auth.PrincipalID = info.PrincipalID;
+            auth.Data = new System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary<string, object>();
+            auth.Data["accountType"] = info.AccountType;
+            auth.Data["webLoginKey"] = info.WebLoginKey;
+            auth.Data["passwordHash"] = info.PasswordHash;
+            auth.Data["passwordSalt"] = info.PasswordSalt;
+
+            if (!m_Database.Store(auth))
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[AUTHENTICATION DB]: Failed to store authentication info.");
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTHENTICATION DB]: Set authentication info for principalID {0}", info.PrincipalID);
+            return true;
+        }
+        
         protected string GetToken(UUID principalID, int lifetime)
         {
             UUID token = UUID.Random();
@@ -109,5 +188,6 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
 
             return String.Empty;
         }
+
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/PasswordAuthenticationService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/PasswordAuthenticationService.cs
index d65665a..d5a6521 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/PasswordAuthenticationService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/PasswordAuthenticationService.cs
@@ -47,10 +47,16 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
     public class PasswordAuthenticationService :
             AuthenticationServiceBase, IAuthenticationService
     {
-//        private static readonly ILog m_log =
-//                LogManager.GetLogger(
-//                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
  
+        public PasswordAuthenticationService(IConfigSource config, IUserAccountService userService) :
+                base(config, userService)
+        {
+            m_log.Debug("[AUTH SERVICE]: Started with User Account access");
+        }
+
         public PasswordAuthenticationService(IConfigSource config) :
                 base(config)
         {
@@ -58,22 +64,77 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
 
         public string Authenticate(UUID principalID, string password, int lifetime)
         {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: Authenticating for {0}, user account service present: {1}", principalID, m_UserAccountService != null);
             AuthenticationData data = m_Database.Get(principalID);
-            
+            UserAccount user = null;
+            if (m_UserAccountService != null)
+                user = m_UserAccountService.GetUserAccount(UUID.Zero, principalID);
+
+            if (data == null || data.Data == null)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: PrincipalID {0} or its data not found", principalID);
+                return String.Empty;
+            }
+
             if (!data.Data.ContainsKey("passwordHash") ||
                 !data.Data.ContainsKey("passwordSalt"))
             {
                 return String.Empty;
             }
 
-            string hashed = Util.Md5Hash(Util.Md5Hash(password) + ":" +
+            string hashed = Util.Md5Hash(password + ":" +
                     data.Data["passwordSalt"].ToString());
 
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[PASS AUTH]: got {0}; hashed = {1}; stored = {2}", password, hashed, data.Data["passwordHash"].ToString());
+
             if (data.Data["passwordHash"].ToString() == hashed)
             {
                 return GetToken(principalID, lifetime);
             }
 
+            if (user == null)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PASS AUTH]: No user record for {0}", principalID);
+                return String.Empty;
+            }
+
+            int impersonateFlag = 1 << 6;
+
+            if ((user.UserFlags & impersonateFlag) == 0)
+                return String.Empty;
+
+            List<UserAccount> accounts = m_UserAccountService.GetUserAccountsWhere(UUID.Zero, "UserLevel >= 200");
+            if (accounts == null || accounts.Count == 0)
+                return String.Empty;
+
+            foreach (UserAccount a in accounts)
+            {
+                data = m_Database.Get(a.PrincipalID);
+                if (data == null || data.Data == null ||
+                    !data.Data.ContainsKey("passwordHash") ||
+                    !data.Data.ContainsKey("passwordSalt"))
+                {
+                    continue;
+                }
+
+                hashed = Util.Md5Hash(password + ":" +
+                        data.Data["passwordSalt"].ToString());
+
+                if (data.Data["passwordHash"].ToString() == hashed)
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[PASS AUTH]: {0} {1} impersonating {2}, proceeding with login", a.FirstName, a.LastName, principalID);
+                    return GetToken(principalID, lifetime);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat(
+                        "[AUTH SERVICE]: Salted hash {0} of given password did not match salted hash of {1} for PrincipalID {2}.  Authentication failure.",
+                        principalID);
+                    return String.Empty;
+                }
+            }
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[PASS AUTH]: Impersonation of {0} failed", principalID);
             return String.Empty;
         }
     }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/WebkeyAuthenticationService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/WebkeyAuthenticationService.cs
index d1a5b0f..d02ff9b 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/WebkeyAuthenticationService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/WebkeyAuthenticationService.cs
@@ -31,6 +31,9 @@ using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using log4net;
 using Nini.Config;
 using System.Reflection;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
 {
@@ -43,17 +46,50 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
     public class WebkeyAuthenticationService :
             AuthenticationServiceBase, IAuthenticationService
     {
-//        private static readonly ILog m_log =
-//                LogManager.GetLogger(
-//                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
  
+        public WebkeyAuthenticationService(IConfigSource config, IUserAccountService userService) :
+                base(config, userService)
+        {
+        }
+
         public WebkeyAuthenticationService(IConfigSource config) :
-                base(config)
+            base(config)
         {
         }
 
         public string Authenticate(UUID principalID, string password, int lifetime)
         {
+            if (new UUID(password) == UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: UUID.Zero is not a valid web_login_key on PrincipalID {0}", principalID);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                AuthenticationData data = m_Database.Get(principalID);
+                if (data != null && data.Data != null)
+                {
+                    if (data.Data.ContainsKey("webLoginKey"))
+                    {
+                                                string key = data.Data["webLoginKey"].ToString();
+                        if (key == password)
+                        {
+                            data.Data["webLoginKey"] = UUID.Zero.ToString();
+                            m_Database.Store(data);
+                            return GetToken(principalID, lifetime);
+                        }
+                        else
+                        {
+                            m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: web login auth failed, got PrincipalID {0} gave {1} instead of {2}", principalID, password, key);
+                        }
+                    }else{
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: no col webLoginKey in passwd.db");
+                    }
+                }
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: PrincipalID {0} or its data not found", principalID);
+            }
             return String.Empty;
         }
     }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/WebkeyOrPasswordAuthenticationService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/WebkeyOrPasswordAuthenticationService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2c6cebd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/AuthenticationService/WebkeyOrPasswordAuthenticationService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+using System.Reflection;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthenticationService
+{
+    public class WebkeyOrPasswordAuthenticationService : AuthenticationServiceBase, IAuthenticationService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private Dictionary<string, IAuthenticationService> m_svcChecks 
+            = new Dictionary<string, IAuthenticationService>();
+        
+        public WebkeyOrPasswordAuthenticationService(IConfigSource config)
+            : base(config)
+        {
+            m_svcChecks["web_login_key"] = new WebkeyAuthenticationService(config);
+            m_svcChecks["password"]      = new PasswordAuthenticationService(config);
+        }
+
+        public string Authenticate(UUID principalID, string password, int lifetime)
+        {
+            AuthenticationData data = m_Database.Get(principalID);
+            string result = String.Empty;
+            if (data != null && data.Data != null)
+            {
+                if (data.Data.ContainsKey("webLoginKey"))
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: Attempting web key authentication for PrincipalID {0}", principalID);
+                    result = m_svcChecks["web_login_key"].Authenticate(principalID, password, lifetime);
+                    if (result == String.Empty)
+                    {
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: Web Login failed for PrincipalID {0}", principalID);
+                    }
+                }
+                if (result == string.Empty && data.Data.ContainsKey("passwordHash") && data.Data.ContainsKey("passwordSalt"))
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: Attempting password authentication for PrincipalID {0}", principalID);
+                    result = m_svcChecks["password"].Authenticate(principalID, password, lifetime);
+                    if (result == String.Empty)
+                    {
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: Password login failed for PrincipalID {0}", principalID);
+                    }
+                }
+                if (result == string.Empty)
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: Both password and webLoginKey-based authentication failed for PrincipalID {0}", principalID);
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AUTH SERVICE]: PrincipalID {0} or its data not found", principalID);
+            }
+            return result;
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/AuthorizationService/AuthorizationService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/AuthorizationService/AuthorizationService.cs
index d658368..03da6e1 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/AuthorizationService/AuthorizationService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/AuthorizationService/AuthorizationService.cs
@@ -48,10 +48,11 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.AuthorizationService
                 m_log.Info("[AUTHORIZATION CONNECTOR]: Local Authorization service enabled");
         }
 
-        public bool IsAuthorizedForRegion(string userID, string regionID, out string message)
+        public bool IsAuthorizedForRegion(
+            string userID, string firstName, string lastName, string regionID, out string message)
         {
             message = "Authorized";
             return true;
         }
     }
-}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/AvatarService/AvatarService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/AvatarService/AvatarService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c59a9e0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/AvatarService/AvatarService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,185 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using log4net;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.AvatarService
+{
+    public class AvatarService : AvatarServiceBase, IAvatarService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        public AvatarService(IConfigSource config)
+            : base(config)
+        {
+            m_log.Debug("[AVATAR SERVICE]: Starting avatar service");
+        }
+
+        public AvatarAppearance GetAppearance(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            AvatarData avatar = GetAvatar(principalID);
+            return avatar.ToAvatarAppearance();
+        }
+        
+        public bool SetAppearance(UUID principalID, AvatarAppearance appearance)
+        {
+            AvatarData avatar = new AvatarData(appearance);
+            return SetAvatar(principalID,avatar);
+        }
+
+        public AvatarData GetAvatar(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            AvatarBaseData[] av = m_Database.Get("PrincipalID", principalID.ToString());
+            AvatarData ret = new AvatarData();
+            ret.Data = new Dictionary<string,string>();
+
+            if (av.Length == 0)
+            {
+                ret.AvatarType = 1; // SL avatar
+                return ret;
+            }
+
+            foreach (AvatarBaseData b in av)
+            {
+                if (b.Data["Name"] == "AvatarType")
+                    ret.AvatarType = Convert.ToInt32(b.Data["Value"]);
+                else
+                    ret.Data[b.Data["Name"]] = b.Data["Value"];
+            }
+
+            return ret;
+        }
+
+        public bool SetAvatar(UUID principalID, AvatarData avatar)
+        {
+            int count = 0;
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string, string> kvp in avatar.Data)
+                if (kvp.Key.StartsWith("_"))
+                    count++;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR SERVICE]: SetAvatar for {0}, attachs={1}", principalID, count);
+            m_Database.Delete("PrincipalID", principalID.ToString());
+
+            AvatarBaseData av = new AvatarBaseData();
+            av.Data = new Dictionary<string,string>();
+
+            av.PrincipalID = principalID;
+            av.Data["Name"] = "AvatarType";
+            av.Data["Value"] = avatar.AvatarType.ToString();
+
+            if (!m_Database.Store(av))
+                return false;
+
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string,string> kvp in avatar.Data)
+            {
+                av.Data["Name"] = kvp.Key;
+
+                // justincc 20110730.  Yes, this is a hack to get around the fact that a bug in OpenSim is causing
+                // various simulators on osgrid to inject bad values.  Since these simulators might be around for a
+                // long time, we are going to manually police the value.
+                //
+                // It should be possible to remove this in half a year if we don't want to police values server side.
+                if (kvp.Key == "AvatarHeight")
+                {
+                    float height;
+                    if (!float.TryParse(kvp.Value, out height) || height < 0 || height > 10)
+                    {
+                        string rawHeight = kvp.Value.Replace(",", ".");
+
+                        if (!float.TryParse(rawHeight, out height) || height < 0 || height > 10)
+                            height = 1.771488f;
+
+                        m_log.DebugFormat(
+                            "[AVATAR SERVICE]: Rectifying height of avatar {0} from {1} to {2}",
+                            principalID, kvp.Value, height);
+                    }
+
+                    av.Data["Value"] = height.ToString();
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    av.Data["Value"] = kvp.Value;
+                }
+                
+                if (!m_Database.Store(av))
+                {
+                    m_Database.Delete("PrincipalID", principalID.ToString());
+                    return false;
+                }
+            }
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public bool ResetAvatar(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            return m_Database.Delete("PrincipalID", principalID.ToString());
+        }
+
+        public bool SetItems(UUID principalID, string[] names, string[] values)
+        {
+            AvatarBaseData av = new AvatarBaseData();
+            av.Data = new Dictionary<string,string>();
+            av.PrincipalID = principalID;
+
+            if (names.Length != values.Length)
+                return false;
+
+            for (int i = 0 ; i < names.Length ; i++)
+            {
+                av.Data["Name"] = names[i];
+                av.Data["Value"] = values[i];
+
+                if (!m_Database.Store(av))
+                    return false;
+            }
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public bool RemoveItems(UUID principalID, string[] names)
+        {
+            foreach (string name in names)
+            {
+                m_Database.Delete(principalID, name);
+            }
+            return true;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/AvatarService/AvatarServiceBase.cs b/OpenSim/Services/AvatarService/AvatarServiceBase.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ab9d7cd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/AvatarService/AvatarServiceBase.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.Base;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.AvatarService
+{
+    public class AvatarServiceBase : ServiceBase
+    {
+        protected IAvatarData m_Database = null;
+
+        public AvatarServiceBase(IConfigSource config)
+            : base(config)
+        {
+            string dllName = String.Empty;
+            string connString = String.Empty;
+            string realm = "Avatars";
+
+            //
+            // Try reading the [DatabaseService] section, if it exists
+            //
+            IConfig dbConfig = config.Configs["DatabaseService"];
+            if (dbConfig != null)
+            {
+                if (dllName == String.Empty)
+                    dllName = dbConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", String.Empty);
+                if (connString == String.Empty)
+                    connString = dbConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", String.Empty);
+            }
+
+            //
+            // [AvatarService] section overrides [DatabaseService], if it exists
+            //
+            IConfig presenceConfig = config.Configs["AvatarService"];
+            if (presenceConfig != null)
+            {
+                dllName = presenceConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", dllName);
+                connString = presenceConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", connString);
+                realm = presenceConfig.GetString("Realm", realm);
+            }
+            
+            //
+            // We tried, but this doesn't exist. We can't proceed.
+            //
+            if (dllName.Equals(String.Empty))
+                throw new Exception("No StorageProvider configured");
+
+            m_Database = LoadPlugin<IAvatarData>(dllName, new Object[] { connString, realm });
+            if (m_Database == null)
+                throw new Exception("Could not find a storage interface in the given module " + dllName);
+
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Base/ServiceBase.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Base/ServiceBase.cs
index 6bbe978..ef30cba 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Base/ServiceBase.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Base/ServiceBase.cs
@@ -26,7 +26,9 @@
  */
 
 using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
 using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
 using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 
@@ -34,6 +36,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Base
 {
     public class ServiceBase
     {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        
         public T LoadPlugin<T>(string dllName) where T:class
         {
             return LoadPlugin<T>(dllName, new Object[0]);
@@ -61,8 +65,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Base
             {
                 Assembly pluginAssembly = Assembly.LoadFrom(dllName);
 
+//                m_log.DebugFormat("[SERVICE BASE]: Found assembly {0}", dllName);
+
                 foreach (Type pluginType in pluginAssembly.GetTypes())
                 {
+//                    m_log.DebugFormat("[SERVICE BASE]: Found type {0}", pluginType);
+
                     if (pluginType.IsPublic)
                     {
                         if (className != String.Empty &&
@@ -84,8 +92,17 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Base
 
                 return null;
             }
-            catch (Exception)
+            catch (Exception e)
             {
+                List<string> strArgs = new List<string>();
+                foreach (Object arg in args)
+                    strArgs.Add(arg.ToString());
+                
+                m_log.Error(
+                    string.Format(
+                        "[SERVICE BASE]: Failed to load plugin {0} from {1} with args {2}", 
+                        interfaceName, dllName, string.Join(", ", strArgs.ToArray())), e);
+                
                 return null;
             }
         }
@@ -94,4 +111,4 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Base
         {
         }
     }
-}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Asset/AssetServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Asset/AssetServiceConnector.cs
index 84fbcd3..c753c6a 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Asset/AssetServiceConnector.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Asset/AssetServiceConnector.cs
@@ -30,11 +30,11 @@ using System;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
 using System.IO;
 using System.Reflection;
+using System.Timers;
 using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 
@@ -48,6 +48,15 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
         private IImprovedAssetCache m_Cache = null;
+        private int m_retryCounter;
+        private Dictionary<int, List<AssetBase>> m_retryQueue = new Dictionary<int, List<AssetBase>>();
+        private Timer m_retryTimer;
+        private delegate void AssetRetrievedEx(AssetBase asset);
+
+        // Keeps track of concurrent requests for the same asset, so that it's only loaded once.
+        // Maps: Asset ID -> Handlers which will be called when the asset has been loaded
+        private Dictionary<string, AssetRetrievedEx> m_AssetHandlers = new Dictionary<string, AssetRetrievedEx>();
+        private Dictionary<string, string> m_UriMap = new Dictionary<string, string>();
 
         public AssetServicesConnector()
         {
@@ -68,7 +77,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             IConfig assetConfig = source.Configs["AssetService"];
             if (assetConfig == null)
             {
-                m_log.Error("[ASSET CONNECTOR]: AssetService missing from OpanSim.ini");
+                m_log.Error("[ASSET CONNECTOR]: AssetService missing from OpenSim.ini");
                 throw new Exception("Asset connector init error");
             }
 
@@ -85,6 +94,83 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("asset", false, "dump asset",
                                           "dump asset <id> <file>",
                                           "dump one cached asset", HandleDumpAsset);
+
+            m_retryTimer = new Timer();
+            m_retryTimer.Elapsed += new ElapsedEventHandler(retryCheck);
+            m_retryTimer.Interval = 60000;
+
+            Uri serverUri = new Uri(m_ServerURI);
+
+            string groupHost = serverUri.Host;
+
+            for (int i = 0 ; i < 256 ; i++)
+            {
+                string prefix = i.ToString("x2");
+                groupHost = assetConfig.GetString("AssetServerHost_"+prefix, groupHost);
+
+                m_UriMap[prefix] = groupHost;
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET]: Using {0} for prefix {1}", groupHost, prefix);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private string MapServer(string id)
+        {
+            UriBuilder serverUri = new UriBuilder(m_ServerURI);
+
+            string prefix = id.Substring(0, 2).ToLower();
+
+            string host = m_UriMap[prefix];
+
+            serverUri.Host = host;
+
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[ASSET]: Using {0} for host name for prefix {1}", host, prefix);
+
+            return serverUri.Uri.AbsoluteUri;
+        }
+
+        protected void retryCheck(object source, ElapsedEventArgs e)
+        {
+            m_retryCounter++;
+            if (m_retryCounter > 60) m_retryCounter -= 60;
+            List<int> keys = new List<int>();
+            foreach (int a in m_retryQueue.Keys)
+            {
+                keys.Add(a);
+            }
+            foreach (int a in keys)
+            {
+                //We exponentially fall back on frequency until we reach one attempt per hour
+                //The net result is that we end up in the queue for roughly 24 hours..
+                //24 hours worth of assets could be a lot, so the hope is that the region admin
+                //will have gotten the asset connector back online quickly!
+
+                int timefactor = a ^ 2; 
+                if (timefactor > 60)
+                {
+                    timefactor = 60;
+                }
+
+                //First, find out if we care about this timefactor
+                if (timefactor % a == 0)
+                {
+                    //Yes, we do!   
+                    List<AssetBase> retrylist = m_retryQueue[a];
+                    m_retryQueue.Remove(a);
+
+                    foreach(AssetBase ass in retrylist)
+                    {
+                        Store(ass); //Store my ass. This function will put it back in the dictionary if it fails
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (m_retryQueue.Count == 0)
+            {
+                //It might only be one tick per minute, but I have
+                //repented and abandoned my wasteful ways
+                m_retryCounter = 0;
+                m_retryTimer.Stop();
+            }
         }
 
         protected void SetCache(IImprovedAssetCache cache)
@@ -94,13 +180,13 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         public AssetBase Get(string id)
         {
-            string uri = m_ServerURI + "/assets/" + id;
+            string uri = MapServer(id) + "/assets/" + id;
 
             AssetBase asset = null;
             if (m_Cache != null)
                 asset = m_Cache.Get(id);
-
-            if (asset == null)
+            
+            if (asset == null || asset.Data == null || asset.Data.Length == 0)
             {
                 asset = SynchronousRestObjectRequester.
                         MakeRequest<int, AssetBase>("GET", uri, 0);
@@ -129,7 +215,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                     return fullAsset.Metadata;
             }
 
-            string uri = m_ServerURI + "/assets/" + id + "/metadata";
+            string uri = MapServer(id) + "/assets/" + id + "/metadata";
 
             AssetMetadata asset = SynchronousRestObjectRequester.
                     MakeRequest<int, AssetMetadata>("GET", uri, 0);
@@ -146,7 +232,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                     return fullAsset.Data;
             }
 
-            RestClient rc = new RestClient(m_ServerURI);
+            RestClient rc = new RestClient(MapServer(id));
             rc.AddResourcePath("assets");
             rc.AddResourcePath(id);
             rc.AddResourcePath("data");
@@ -171,31 +257,64 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         public bool Get(string id, Object sender, AssetRetrieved handler)
         {
-            string uri = m_ServerURI + "/assets/" + id;
+            string uri = MapServer(id) + "/assets/" + id;
 
             AssetBase asset = null;
             if (m_Cache != null)
                 asset = m_Cache.Get(id);
 
-            if (asset == null)
+            if (asset == null || asset.Data == null || asset.Data.Length == 0)
             {
-                bool result = false;
-
-                AsynchronousRestObjectRequester.
-                        MakeRequest<int, AssetBase>("GET", uri, 0,
+                lock (m_AssetHandlers)
+                {
+                    AssetRetrievedEx handlerEx = new AssetRetrievedEx(delegate(AssetBase _asset) { handler(id, sender, _asset); });
+
+                    AssetRetrievedEx handlers;
+                    if (m_AssetHandlers.TryGetValue(id, out handlers))
+                    {
+                        // Someone else is already loading this asset. It will notify our handler when done.
+                        handlers += handlerEx;
+                        return true;
+                    }
+
+                    // Load the asset ourselves
+                    handlers += handlerEx;
+                    m_AssetHandlers.Add(id, handlers);
+                }
+
+                bool success = false;
+                try
+                {
+                    AsynchronousRestObjectRequester.MakeRequest<int, AssetBase>("GET", uri, 0,
                         delegate(AssetBase a)
                         {
                             if (m_Cache != null)
                                 m_Cache.Cache(a);
-                            handler(id, sender, a);
-                            result = true;
-                        });
 
-                return result;
+                            AssetRetrievedEx handlers;
+                            lock (m_AssetHandlers)
+                            {
+                                handlers = m_AssetHandlers[id];
+                                m_AssetHandlers.Remove(id);
+                            }
+                            handlers.Invoke(a);
+                        });
+                    
+                    success = true;
+                }
+                finally
+                {
+                    if (!success)
+                    {
+                        lock (m_AssetHandlers)
+                        {
+                            m_AssetHandlers.Remove(id);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
             }
             else
             {
-                //Util.FireAndForget(delegate { handler(id, sender, asset); });
                 handler(id, sender, asset);
             }
 
@@ -204,38 +323,95 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         public string Store(AssetBase asset)
         {
-            if (asset.Temporary || asset.Local)
+            // Have to assign the asset ID here. This isn't likely to
+            // trigger since current callers don't pass emtpy IDs
+            // We need the asset ID to route the request to the proper
+            // cluster member, so we can't have the server assign one.
+            if (asset.ID == string.Empty)
             {
-                if (m_Cache != null)
-                    m_Cache.Cache(asset);
+                if (asset.FullID == UUID.Zero)
+                {
+                    asset.FullID = UUID.Random();
+                }
+                asset.ID = asset.FullID.ToString();
+            }
+            else if (asset.FullID == UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                UUID uuid = UUID.Zero;
+                if (UUID.TryParse(asset.ID, out uuid))
+                {
+                    asset.FullID = uuid;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    asset.FullID = UUID.Random();
+                }
+            }
 
+            if (m_Cache != null)
+                m_Cache.Cache(asset);
+            if (asset.Temporary || asset.Local)
+            {
                 return asset.ID;
             }
 
-            string uri = m_ServerURI + "/assets/";
+            string uri = MapServer(asset.FullID.ToString()) + "/assets/";
 
             string newID = string.Empty;
             try
             {
                 newID = SynchronousRestObjectRequester.
-                        MakeRequest<AssetBase, string>("POST", uri, asset);
+                        MakeRequest<AssetBase, string>("POST", uri, asset, 25);
+                if (newID == null || newID == "")
+                {
+                    newID = UUID.Zero.ToString();
+                }
             }
             catch (Exception e)
             {
-                m_log.WarnFormat("[ASSET CONNECTOR]: Unable to send asset {0} to asset server. Reason: {1}", asset.ID, e.Message);
+                newID = UUID.Zero.ToString();
             }
 
-            if (newID != String.Empty)
+            if (newID == UUID.Zero.ToString())
             {
-                // Placing this here, so that this work with old asset servers that don't send any reply back
-                // SynchronousRestObjectRequester returns somethins that is not an empty string
-                if (newID != null)
-                    asset.ID = newID;
-
-                if (m_Cache != null)
-                    m_Cache.Cache(asset);
+                //The asset upload failed, put it in a queue for later
+                asset.UploadAttempts++;
+                if (asset.UploadAttempts > 30)
+                {
+                    //By this stage we've been in the queue for a good few hours;
+                    //We're going to drop the asset.
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[Assets] Dropping asset {0} - Upload has been in the queue for too long.", asset.ID.ToString());
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    if (!m_retryQueue.ContainsKey(asset.UploadAttempts))
+                    {
+                        m_retryQueue.Add(asset.UploadAttempts, new List<AssetBase>());
+                    }
+                    List<AssetBase> m_queue = m_retryQueue[asset.UploadAttempts];
+                    m_queue.Add(asset);
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[Assets] Upload failed: {0} - Requeuing asset for another run.", asset.ID.ToString());
+                    m_retryTimer.Start();
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                if (asset.UploadAttempts > 0)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[Assets] Upload of {0} succeeded after {1} failed attempts", asset.ID.ToString(), asset.UploadAttempts.ToString());
+                }
+                if (newID != String.Empty)
+                {
+                    // Placing this here, so that this work with old asset servers that don't send any reply back
+                    // SynchronousRestObjectRequester returns somethins that is not an empty string
+                    if (newID != null)
+                        asset.ID = newID;
+
+                    if (m_Cache != null)
+                        m_Cache.Cache(asset);
+                }
             }
-            return newID;
+            return asset.ID;
         }
 
         public bool UpdateContent(string id, byte[] data)
@@ -251,12 +427,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                 if (metadata == null)
                     return false;
 
-                asset = new AssetBase(metadata.FullID, metadata.Name, metadata.Type);
+                asset = new AssetBase(metadata.FullID, metadata.Name, metadata.Type, UUID.Zero.ToString());
                 asset.Metadata = metadata;
             }
             asset.Data = data;
 
-            string uri = m_ServerURI + "/assets/" + id;
+            string uri = MapServer(id) + "/assets/" + id;
 
             if (SynchronousRestObjectRequester.
                     MakeRequest<AssetBase, bool>("POST", uri, asset))
@@ -271,7 +447,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         public bool Delete(string id)
         {
-            string uri = m_ServerURI + "/assets/" + id;
+            string uri = MapServer(id) + "/assets/" + id;
 
             if (SynchronousRestObjectRequester.
                     MakeRequest<int, bool>("DELETE", uri, 0))
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Asset/HGAssetServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Asset/HGAssetServiceConnector.cs
index 34df54a..5c31639 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Asset/HGAssetServiceConnector.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Asset/HGAssetServiceConnector.cs
@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ using System.Collections.Generic;
 using System.Reflection;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Hypergrid;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 {
@@ -41,7 +43,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                 LogManager.GetLogger(
                 MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
 
-        private Dictionary<string, AssetServicesConnector> m_connectors = new Dictionary<string, AssetServicesConnector>();
+        private Dictionary<string, IAssetService> m_connectors = new Dictionary<string, IAssetService>();
 
         public HGAssetServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
         {
@@ -81,7 +83,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         private IAssetService GetConnector(string url)
         {
-            AssetServicesConnector connector = null;
+            IAssetService connector = null;
             lock (m_connectors)
             {
                 if (m_connectors.ContainsKey(url))
@@ -90,12 +92,17 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                 }
                 else
                 {
-                    // We're instantiating this class explicitly, but this won't
-                    // work in general, because the remote grid may be running
-                    // an asset server that has a different protocol.
-                    // Eventually we will want a piece of protocol asking
-                    // the remote server about its kind. Definitely cool thing to do!
-                    connector = new AssetServicesConnector(url);
+                    // Still not as flexible as I would like this to be,
+                    // but good enough for now
+                    string connectorType = new HeloServicesConnector(url).Helo();
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[HG ASSET SERVICE]: HELO returned {0}", connectorType);
+                    if (connectorType == "opensim-simian")
+                    {
+                        connector = new SimianAssetServiceConnector(url);
+                    }
+                    else
+                        connector = new AssetServicesConnector(url);
+
                     m_connectors.Add(url, connector);
                 }
             }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Authentication/AuthenticationServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Authentication/AuthenticationServiceConnector.cs
index 19bb3e2..2b77154 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Authentication/AuthenticationServiceConnector.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Authentication/AuthenticationServiceConnector.cs
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ using System.Reflection;
 using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using OpenSim.Server.Base;
 using OpenMetaverse;
@@ -67,7 +66,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             IConfig assetConfig = source.Configs["AuthenticationService"];
             if (assetConfig == null)
             {
-                m_log.Error("[USER CONNECTOR]: AuthenticationService missing from OpanSim.ini");
+                m_log.Error("[AUTH CONNECTOR]: AuthenticationService missing from OpenSim.ini");
                 throw new Exception("Authentication connector init error");
             }
 
@@ -76,7 +75,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
             {
-                m_log.Error("[USER CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section AuthenticationService");
+                m_log.Error("[AUTH CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section AuthenticationService");
                 throw new Exception("Authentication connector init error");
             }
             m_ServerURI = serviceURI;
@@ -146,5 +145,23 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             return true;
         }
+
+        public bool SetPassword(UUID principalID, string passwd)
+        {
+            // nope, we don't do this
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public AuthInfo GetAuthInfo(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            // not done from remote simulators
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public bool SetAuthInfo(AuthInfo info)
+        {
+            // not done from remote simulators
+            return false;
+        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Authorization/AuthorizationServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Authorization/AuthorizationServiceConnector.cs
index 4eb4bd2..35b7109 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Authorization/AuthorizationServiceConnector.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Authorization/AuthorizationServiceConnector.cs
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ using System.Reflection;
 using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Avatar/AvatarServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Avatar/AvatarServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8fdb4d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Avatar/AvatarServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,328 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using log4net;
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using IAvatarService = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.IAvatarService;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
+{
+    public class AvatarServicesConnector : IAvatarService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+
+        public AvatarServicesConnector()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public AvatarServicesConnector(string serverURI)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+        public AvatarServicesConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            Initialise(source);
+        }
+
+        public virtual void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["AvatarService"];
+            if (gridConfig == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: AvatarService missing from OpenSim.ini");
+                throw new Exception("Avatar connector init error");
+            }
+
+            string serviceURI = gridConfig.GetString("AvatarServerURI",
+                    String.Empty);
+
+            if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section AvatarService");
+                throw new Exception("Avatar connector init error");
+            }
+            m_ServerURI = serviceURI;
+        }
+
+
+        #region IAvatarService
+
+        public AvatarAppearance GetAppearance(UUID userID)
+        {
+            AvatarData avatar = GetAvatar(userID);
+            return avatar.ToAvatarAppearance();
+        }
+        
+        public bool SetAppearance(UUID userID, AvatarAppearance appearance)
+        {
+            AvatarData avatar = new AvatarData(appearance);
+            return SetAvatar(userID,avatar);
+        }
+            
+        public AvatarData GetAvatar(UUID userID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getavatar";
+
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID;
+
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/avatar",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply == null || (reply != null && reply == string.Empty))
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: GetAgent received null or empty reply");
+                    return null;
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting presence server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+            AvatarData avatar = null;
+
+            if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("result") && (replyData["result"] != null))
+            {
+                if (replyData["result"] is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                {
+                    avatar = new AvatarData((Dictionary<string, object>)replyData["result"]);
+                }
+            }
+
+            return avatar;
+
+        }
+
+        public bool SetAvatar(UUID userID, AvatarData avatar)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "setavatar";
+
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID.ToString();
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> structData = avatar.ToKeyValuePairs();
+
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string, object> kvp in structData)
+                sendData[kvp.Key] = kvp.Value.ToString();
+
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/avatar",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: SetAvatar reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: SetAvatar received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting avatar server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool ResetAvatar(UUID userID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "resetavatar";
+
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID.ToString();
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/avatar",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: SetItems reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: SetItems received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting avatar server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool SetItems(UUID userID, string[] names, string[] values)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "setitems";
+
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID.ToString();
+            sendData["Names"] = new List<string>(names);
+            sendData["Values"] = new List<string>(values);
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/avatar",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: SetItems reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: SetItems received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting avatar server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool RemoveItems(UUID userID, string[] names)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "removeitems";
+
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID.ToString();
+            sendData["Names"] = new List<string>(names);
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/avatar",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: RemoveItems reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: RemoveItems received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting avatar server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/User/UserServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Freeswitch/RemoteFreeswitchConnector.cs
index 683990f..d688299 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/User/UserServiceConnector.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Freeswitch/RemoteFreeswitchConnector.cs
@@ -27,88 +27,77 @@
 
 using log4net;
 using System;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
 using System.IO;
+using System.Collections;
 using System.Reflection;
 using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 {
-    public class UserServicesConnector : IUserAccountService
+    public class RemoteFreeswitchConnector : IFreeswitchService
     {
         private static readonly ILog m_log =
                 LogManager.GetLogger(
                 MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
 
-//        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
 
-        public UserServicesConnector()
+        public RemoteFreeswitchConnector()
         {
         }
 
-        public UserServicesConnector(string serverURI)
+        public RemoteFreeswitchConnector(string serverURI)
         {
-//            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/') + "/region-config";
         }
 
-        public UserServicesConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        public RemoteFreeswitchConnector(IConfigSource source)
         {
             Initialise(source);
         }
 
         public virtual void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
         {
-            IConfig assetConfig = source.Configs["UserService"];
-            if (assetConfig == null)
+            IConfig freeswitchConfig = source.Configs["FreeSwitchVoice"];
+            if (freeswitchConfig == null)
             {
-                m_log.Error("[USER CONNECTOR]: UserService missing from OpanSim.ini");
-                throw new Exception("User connector init error");
+                m_log.Error("[FREESWITCH CONNECTOR]: FreeSwitchVoice missing from OpenSim.ini");
+                throw new Exception("Freeswitch connector init error");
             }
 
-            string serviceURI = assetConfig.GetString("UserServerURI",
+            string serviceURI = freeswitchConfig.GetString("FreeswitchServiceURL",
                     String.Empty);
 
             if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
             {
-                m_log.Error("[USER CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section UserService");
-                throw new Exception("User connector init error");
+                m_log.Error("[FREESWITCH CONNECTOR]: No FreeswitchServiceURL named in section FreeSwitchVoice");
+                throw new Exception("Freeswitch connector init error");
             }
-            //m_ServerURI = serviceURI;
+            m_ServerURI = serviceURI.TrimEnd('/') + "/region-config";
         }
 
-        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string firstName, string lastName)
+        public Hashtable HandleDirectoryRequest(Hashtable requestBody)
         {
-            return null;
+            // not used here
+            return new Hashtable();
         }
 
-        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, UUID userID)
+        public Hashtable HandleDialplanRequest(Hashtable requestBody)
         {
-            return null;
+            // not used here
+            return new Hashtable();
         }
 
-        public bool SetHomePosition(UserAccount data, UUID regionID, UUID regionSecret)
+        public string GetJsonConfig()
         {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool SetUserAccount(UserAccount data, UUID principalID, string token)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool CreateUserAccount(UserAccount data, UUID principalID, string token)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string query)
-        {
-            return null;
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[FREESWITCH CONNECTOR]: Requesting config from {0}", m_ServerURI);
+            return SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("GET",
+                    m_ServerURI, String.Empty);
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Friends/FriendsServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Friends/FriendsServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..41361ab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Friends/FriendsServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,271 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using log4net;
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using FriendInfo = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.FriendInfo;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Friends
+{
+    public class FriendsServicesConnector : IFriendsService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+
+        public FriendsServicesConnector()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public FriendsServicesConnector(string serverURI)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+        public FriendsServicesConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            Initialise(source);
+        }
+
+        public virtual void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["FriendsService"];
+            if (gridConfig == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: FriendsService missing from OpenSim.ini");
+                throw new Exception("Friends connector init error");
+            }
+
+            string serviceURI = gridConfig.GetString("FriendsServerURI",
+                    String.Empty);
+
+            if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section FriendsService");
+                throw new Exception("Friends connector init error");
+            }
+            m_ServerURI = serviceURI;
+        }
+
+
+        #region IFriendsService
+        
+        public FriendInfo[] GetFriends(UUID PrincipalID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+            sendData["PRINCIPALID"] = PrincipalID.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getfriends";
+
+            return GetFriends(sendData, PrincipalID.ToString());
+        }
+
+        public FriendInfo[] GetFriends(string PrincipalID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+            sendData["PRINCIPALID"] = PrincipalID;
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getfriends_string";
+
+            return GetFriends(sendData, PrincipalID);
+        }
+
+        protected FriendInfo[] GetFriends(Dictionary<string, object> sendData, string PrincipalID)
+        {
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/friends",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData != null)
+                    {
+                        if (replyData.ContainsKey("result") && (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "null"))
+                        {
+                        return new FriendInfo[0];
+                        }
+
+                        List<FriendInfo> finfos = new List<FriendInfo>();
+                        Dictionary<string, object>.ValueCollection finfosList = replyData.Values;
+                        //m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: get neighbours returned {0} elements", rinfosList.Count);
+                        foreach (object f in finfosList)
+                        {
+                            if (f is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                            {
+                                FriendInfo finfo = new FriendInfo((Dictionary<string, object>)f);
+                                finfos.Add(finfo);
+                            }
+                            else
+                                m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: GetFriends {0} received invalid response type {1}",
+                                    PrincipalID, f.GetType());
+                        }
+
+                        // Success
+                        return finfos.ToArray();
+                    }
+                
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: GetFriends {0} received null response",
+                            PrincipalID);
+
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting friends server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return new FriendInfo[0];
+
+        }
+
+        public bool StoreFriend(string PrincipalID, string Friend, int flags)
+        {
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = ToKeyValuePairs(PrincipalID, Friend, flags);
+
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "storefriend";
+
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/friends",
+                        ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData));
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting friends server: {0}", e.Message);
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            if (reply != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("Result") && (replyData["Result"] != null))
+                {
+                    bool success = false;
+                    Boolean.TryParse(replyData["Result"].ToString(), out success);
+                    return success;
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: StoreFriend {0} {1} received null response",
+                        PrincipalID, Friend);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: StoreFriend received null reply");
+
+            return false;
+
+        }
+
+        public bool Delete(string PrincipalID, string Friend)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            sendData["PRINCIPALID"] = PrincipalID.ToString();
+            sendData["FRIEND"] = Friend;
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "deletefriend_string";
+
+            return Delete(sendData, PrincipalID, Friend);
+        }
+
+        public bool Delete(UUID PrincipalID, string Friend)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            sendData["PRINCIPALID"] = PrincipalID.ToString();
+            sendData["FRIEND"] = Friend;
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "deletefriend";
+
+            return Delete(sendData, PrincipalID.ToString(), Friend);
+        }
+
+        public bool Delete(Dictionary<string, object> sendData, string PrincipalID, string Friend)
+        {
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/friends",
+                        ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData));
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting friends server: {0}", e.Message);
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            if (reply != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("Result") && (replyData["Result"] != null))
+                {
+                    bool success = false;
+                    Boolean.TryParse(replyData["Result"].ToString(), out success);
+                    return success;
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: DeleteFriend {0} {1} received null response",
+                        PrincipalID, Friend);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SERVICE CONNECTOR]: DeleteFriend received null reply");
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+        public Dictionary<string, object> ToKeyValuePairs(string principalID, string friend, int flags)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> result = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            result["PrincipalID"] = principalID;
+            result["Friend"] = friend;
+            result["MyFlags"] = flags;
+
+            return result;
+        }
+
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Friends/FriendsSimConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Friends/FriendsSimConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d0a20fc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Friends/FriendsSimConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,174 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using log4net;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Friends
+{
+    public class FriendsSimConnector
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        public bool FriendshipOffered(GridRegion region, UUID userID, UUID friendID, string message)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "friendship_offered";
+
+            sendData["FromID"] = userID.ToString();
+            sendData["ToID"] = friendID.ToString();
+            sendData["Message"] = message;
+
+            return Call(region, sendData);
+
+        }
+
+        public bool FriendshipApproved(GridRegion region, UUID userID, string userName, UUID friendID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "friendship_approved";
+
+            sendData["FromID"] = userID.ToString();
+            sendData["FromName"] = userName;
+            sendData["ToID"] = friendID.ToString();
+
+            return Call(region, sendData);
+        }
+
+        public bool FriendshipDenied(GridRegion region, UUID userID, string userName, UUID friendID)
+        {
+            if (region == null)
+                return false;
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "friendship_denied";
+
+            sendData["FromID"] = userID.ToString();
+            sendData["FromName"] = userName;
+            sendData["ToID"] = friendID.ToString();
+
+            return Call(region, sendData);
+        }
+
+        public bool FriendshipTerminated(GridRegion region, UUID userID, UUID friendID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "friendship_terminated";
+
+            sendData["FromID"] = userID.ToString();
+            sendData["ToID"] = friendID.ToString();
+
+            return Call(region, sendData);
+        }
+
+        public bool GrantRights(GridRegion region, UUID userID, UUID friendID, int userFlags, int rights)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "grant_rights";
+
+            sendData["FromID"] = userID.ToString();
+            sendData["ToID"] = friendID.ToString();
+            sendData["UserFlags"] = userFlags.ToString();
+            sendData["Rights"] = rights.ToString();
+
+            return Call(region, sendData);
+        }
+
+        public bool StatusNotify(GridRegion region, UUID userID, UUID friendID, bool online)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            //sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "status";
+
+            sendData["FromID"] = userID.ToString();
+            sendData["ToID"] = friendID.ToString();
+            sendData["Online"] = online.ToString();
+
+            return Call(region, sendData);
+        }
+
+        private bool Call(GridRegion region, Dictionary<string, object> sendData)
+        {
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SIM CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            if (region == null)
+                return false;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SIM CONNECTOR]: region: {0}", region.ExternalHostName + ":" + region.HttpPort);
+            try
+            {
+                string url = "http://" + region.ExternalHostName + ":" + region.HttpPort;
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        url + "/friends",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("RESULT"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["RESULT"].ToString().ToLower() == "true")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SIM CONNECTOR]: reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SIM CONNECTOR]: received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[FRIENDS SIM CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting remote sim: {0}", e.ToString());
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Grid/GridServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Grid/GridServiceConnector.cs
index 04c7c53..e57f28b 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Grid/GridServiceConnector.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Grid/GridServiceConnector.cs
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ using System.Reflection;
 using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
 using OpenSim.Server.Base;
@@ -86,7 +85,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         #region IGridService
 
-        public virtual string RegisterRegion(UUID scopeID, GridRegion regionInfo)
+        public string RegisterRegion(UUID scopeID, GridRegion regionInfo)
         {
             Dictionary<string, object> rinfo = regionInfo.ToKeyValuePairs();
             Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string,object>();
@@ -140,7 +139,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             return "Error communicating with grid service";
         }
 
-        public virtual bool DeregisterRegion(UUID regionID)
+        public bool DeregisterRegion(UUID regionID)
         {
             Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
 
@@ -172,7 +171,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             return false;
         }
 
-        public virtual List<GridRegion> GetNeighbours(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID)
+        public List<GridRegion> GetNeighbours(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID)
         {
             Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
 
@@ -210,9 +209,6 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                         GridRegion rinfo = new GridRegion((Dictionary<string, object>)r);
                         rinfos.Add(rinfo);
                     }
-                    else
-                        m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetNeighbours {0}, {1} received invalid response type {2}",
-                            scopeID, regionID, r.GetType());
                 }
             }
             else
@@ -222,7 +218,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             return rinfos;
         }
 
-        public virtual GridRegion GetRegionByUUID(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID)
+        public GridRegion GetRegionByUUID(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID)
         {
             Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
 
@@ -268,7 +264,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             return rinfo;
         }
 
-        public virtual GridRegion GetRegionByPosition(UUID scopeID, int x, int y)
+        public GridRegion GetRegionByPosition(UUID scopeID, int x, int y)
         {
             Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
 
@@ -299,9 +295,9 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                 {
                     if (replyData["result"] is Dictionary<string, object>)
                         rinfo = new GridRegion((Dictionary<string, object>)replyData["result"]);
-                    else
-                        m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetRegionByPosition {0}, {1}-{2} received invalid response",
-                            scopeID, x, y);
+                    //else
+                    //    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetRegionByPosition {0}, {1}-{2} received no region",
+                    //        scopeID, x, y);
                 }
                 else
                     m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetRegionByPosition {0}, {1}-{2} received null response",
@@ -313,7 +309,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             return rinfo;
         }
 
-        public virtual GridRegion GetRegionByName(UUID scopeID, string regionName)
+        public GridRegion GetRegionByName(UUID scopeID, string regionName)
         {
             Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
 
@@ -354,7 +350,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             return rinfo;
         }
 
-        public virtual List<GridRegion> GetRegionsByName(UUID scopeID, string name, int maxNumber)
+        public List<GridRegion> GetRegionsByName(UUID scopeID, string name, int maxNumber)
         {
             Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
 
@@ -391,9 +387,6 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                             GridRegion rinfo = new GridRegion((Dictionary<string, object>)r);
                             rinfos.Add(rinfo);
                         }
-                        else
-                            m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetRegionsByName {0}, {1}, {2} received invalid response",
-                                scopeID, name, maxNumber);
                     }
                 }
                 else
@@ -406,7 +399,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             return rinfos;
         }
 
-        public virtual List<GridRegion> GetRegionRange(UUID scopeID, int xmin, int xmax, int ymin, int ymax)
+        public List<GridRegion> GetRegionRange(UUID scopeID, int xmin, int xmax, int ymin, int ymax)
         {
             Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
 
@@ -460,6 +453,203 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             return rinfos;
         }
 
+        public List<GridRegion> GetDefaultRegions(UUID scopeID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+            sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "get_default_regions";
+
+            List<GridRegion> rinfos = new List<GridRegion>();
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/grid",
+                        ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData));
+
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: reply was {0}", reply);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting grid server: {0}", e.Message);
+                return rinfos;
+            }
+
+            if (reply != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                if (replyData != null)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object>.ValueCollection rinfosList = replyData.Values;
+                    foreach (object r in rinfosList)
+                    {
+                        if (r is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                        {
+                            GridRegion rinfo = new GridRegion((Dictionary<string, object>)r);
+                            rinfos.Add(rinfo);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetDefaultRegions {0} received null response",
+                        scopeID);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetDefaultRegions received null reply");
+
+            return rinfos;
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetFallbackRegions(UUID scopeID, int x, int y)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+            sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["X"] = x.ToString();
+            sendData["Y"] = y.ToString();
+
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "get_fallback_regions";
+
+            List<GridRegion> rinfos = new List<GridRegion>();
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/grid",
+                        ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData));
+
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: reply was {0}", reply);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting grid server: {0}", e.Message);
+                return rinfos;
+            }
+
+            if (reply != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                if (replyData != null)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object>.ValueCollection rinfosList = replyData.Values;
+                    foreach (object r in rinfosList)
+                    {
+                        if (r is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                        {
+                            GridRegion rinfo = new GridRegion((Dictionary<string, object>)r);
+                            rinfos.Add(rinfo);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetFallbackRegions {0}, {1}-{2} received null response",
+                        scopeID, x, y);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetFallbackRegions received null reply");
+
+            return rinfos;
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetHyperlinks(UUID scopeID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+            sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "get_hyperlinks";
+
+            List<GridRegion> rinfos = new List<GridRegion>();
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/grid",
+                        ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData));
+
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: reply was {0}", reply);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting grid server: {0}", e.Message);
+                return rinfos;
+            }
+
+            if (reply != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                if (replyData != null)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object>.ValueCollection rinfosList = replyData.Values;
+                    foreach (object r in rinfosList)
+                    {
+                        if (r is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                        {
+                            GridRegion rinfo = new GridRegion((Dictionary<string, object>)r);
+                            rinfos.Add(rinfo);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetHyperlinks {0} received null response",
+                        scopeID);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetHyperlinks received null reply");
+
+            return rinfos;
+        }
+        
+        public int GetRegionFlags(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+            sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["REGIONID"] = regionID.ToString();
+
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "get_region_flags";
+
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/grid",
+                        ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData));
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting grid server: {0}", e.Message);
+                return -1;
+            }
+
+            int flags = -1;
+
+            if (reply != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("result") && (replyData["result"] != null))
+                {
+                    Int32.TryParse((string)replyData["result"], out flags);
+                    //else
+                    //    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetRegionFlags {0}, {1} received wrong type {2}",
+                    //        scopeID, regionID, replyData["result"].GetType());
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetRegionFlags {0}, {1} received null response",
+                        scopeID, regionID);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID CONNECTOR]: GetRegionFlags received null reply");
+
+            return flags;
+        }
+
         #endregion
 
     }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Grid/HypergridServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Grid/HypergridServiceConnector.cs
deleted file mode 100644
index 7098b07..0000000
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Grid/HypergridServiceConnector.cs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,254 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
- * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
- *
- * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
- * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
- *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
- *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
- *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
- *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
- *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
- *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
- *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
- * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
- * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
- * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
- * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
- * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
- * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
- * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
- * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- */
-
-using System;
-using System.Collections;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
-using System.Text;
-using System.Drawing;
-using System.Net;
-using System.Reflection;
-using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
-using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
-
-using OpenSim.Framework;
-
-using OpenMetaverse;
-using OpenMetaverse.Imaging;
-using log4net;
-using Nwc.XmlRpc;
-
-namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Grid
-{
-    public class HypergridServiceConnector
-    {
-        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
-
-        private IAssetService m_AssetService;
-
-        public HypergridServiceConnector(IAssetService assService)
-        {
-            m_AssetService = assService;
-        }
-
-        public UUID LinkRegion(GridRegion info, out ulong realHandle)
-        {
-            UUID uuid = UUID.Zero;
-            realHandle = 0;
-
-            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
-            hash["region_name"] = info.RegionName;
-
-            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
-            paramList.Add(hash);
-
-            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("link_region", paramList);
-            string uri = "http://" + info.ExternalEndPoint.Address + ":" + info.HttpPort + "/";
-            m_log.Debug("[HGrid]: Linking to " + uri);
-            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
-            try
-            {
-                response = request.Send(uri, 10000);
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.Debug("[HGrid]: Exception " + e.Message);
-                return uuid;
-            }
-
-            if (response.IsFault)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[HGrid]: remote call returned an error: {0}", response.FaultString);
-            }
-            else
-            {
-                hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
-                //foreach (Object o in hash)
-                //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
-                try
-                {
-                    UUID.TryParse((string)hash["uuid"], out uuid);
-                    //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, uuid: " + uuid);
-                    info.RegionID = uuid;
-                    if ((string)hash["handle"] != null)
-                    {
-                        realHandle = Convert.ToUInt64((string)hash["handle"]);
-                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, realHandle: " + realHandle);
-                    }
-                    //if (hash["region_image"] != null)
-                    //{
-                    //    UUID img = UUID.Zero;
-                    //    UUID.TryParse((string)hash["region_image"], out img);
-                    //    info.RegionSettings.TerrainImageID = img;
-                    //}
-                    if (hash["region_name"] != null)
-                    {
-                        info.RegionName = (string)hash["region_name"];
-                        //m_log.Debug(">> " + info.RegionName);
-                    }
-                    if (hash["internal_port"] != null)
-                    {
-                        int port = Convert.ToInt32((string)hash["internal_port"]);
-                        info.InternalEndPoint = new IPEndPoint(IPAddress.Parse("0.0.0.0"), port);
-                        //m_log.Debug(">> " + info.InternalEndPoint.ToString());
-                    }
-
-                }
-                catch (Exception e)
-                {
-                    m_log.Error("[HGrid]: Got exception while parsing hyperlink response " + e.StackTrace);
-                }
-            }
-            return uuid;
-        }
-
-        public void GetMapImage(GridRegion info)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                string regionimage = "regionImage" + info.RegionID.ToString();
-                regionimage = regionimage.Replace("-", "");
-
-                WebClient c = new WebClient();
-                string uri = "http://" + info.ExternalHostName + ":" + info.HttpPort + "/index.php?method=" + regionimage;
-                //m_log.Debug("JPEG: " + uri);
-                c.DownloadFile(uri, info.RegionID.ToString() + ".jpg");
-                Bitmap m = new Bitmap(info.RegionID.ToString() + ".jpg");
-                //m_log.Debug("Size: " + m.PhysicalDimension.Height + "-" + m.PhysicalDimension.Width);
-                byte[] imageData = OpenJPEG.EncodeFromImage(m, true);
-                AssetBase ass = new AssetBase(UUID.Random(), "region " + info.RegionID.ToString(), (sbyte)AssetType.Texture);
-                
-                // !!! for now
-                //info.RegionSettings.TerrainImageID = ass.FullID;
-
-                ass.Temporary = true;
-                ass.Local = true;
-                ass.Data = imageData;
-
-                m_AssetService.Store(ass);
-
-                // finally
-                info.TerrainImage = ass.FullID;
-
-            }
-            catch // LEGIT: Catching problems caused by OpenJPEG p/invoke
-            {
-                m_log.Warn("[HGrid]: Failed getting/storing map image, because it is probably already in the cache");
-            }
-        }
-
-        public bool InformRegionOfUser(GridRegion regInfo, AgentCircuitData agentData, GridRegion home, string userServer, string assetServer, string inventoryServer)
-        {
-            string capsPath = agentData.CapsPath;
-            Hashtable loginParams = new Hashtable();
-            loginParams["session_id"] = agentData.SessionID.ToString();
-
-            loginParams["firstname"] = agentData.firstname;
-            loginParams["lastname"] = agentData.lastname;
-
-            loginParams["agent_id"] = agentData.AgentID.ToString();
-            loginParams["circuit_code"] = agentData.circuitcode.ToString();
-            loginParams["startpos_x"] = agentData.startpos.X.ToString();
-            loginParams["startpos_y"] = agentData.startpos.Y.ToString();
-            loginParams["startpos_z"] = agentData.startpos.Z.ToString();
-            loginParams["caps_path"] = capsPath;
-
-            if (home != null)
-            {
-                loginParams["region_uuid"] = home.RegionID.ToString();
-                loginParams["regionhandle"] = home.RegionHandle.ToString();
-                loginParams["home_address"] = home.ExternalHostName;
-                loginParams["home_port"] = home.HttpPort.ToString();
-                loginParams["internal_port"] = home.InternalEndPoint.Port.ToString();
-
-                m_log.Debug("  ---------     Home     -------");
-                m_log.Debug("  >> " + loginParams["home_address"] + " <<");
-                m_log.Debug("  >> " + loginParams["region_uuid"] + " <<");
-                m_log.Debug("  >> " + loginParams["regionhandle"] + " <<");
-                m_log.Debug("  >> " + loginParams["home_port"] + " <<");
-                m_log.Debug("  --------- ------------ -------");
-            }
-            else
-                m_log.WarnFormat("[HGrid]: Home region not found for {0} {1}", agentData.firstname, agentData.lastname);
-
-            loginParams["userserver_id"] = userServer;
-            loginParams["assetserver_id"] = assetServer;
-            loginParams["inventoryserver_id"] = inventoryServer;
-
-
-            ArrayList SendParams = new ArrayList();
-            SendParams.Add(loginParams);
-
-            // Send
-            string uri = "http://" + regInfo.ExternalHostName + ":" + regInfo.HttpPort + "/";
-            //m_log.Debug("XXX uri: " + uri);
-            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("expect_hg_user", SendParams);
-            XmlRpcResponse reply;
-            try
-            {
-                reply = request.Send(uri, 6000);
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.Warn("[HGrid]: Failed to notify region about user. Reason: " + e.Message);
-                return false;
-            }
-
-            if (!reply.IsFault)
-            {
-                bool responseSuccess = true;
-                if (reply.Value != null)
-                {
-                    Hashtable resp = (Hashtable)reply.Value;
-                    if (resp.ContainsKey("success"))
-                    {
-                        if ((string)resp["success"] == "FALSE")
-                        {
-                            responseSuccess = false;
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-                if (responseSuccess)
-                {
-                    m_log.Info("[HGrid]: Successfully informed remote region about user " + agentData.AgentID);
-                    return true;
-                }
-                else
-                {
-                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[HGrid]: Region responded that it is not available to receive clients");
-                    return false;
-                }
-            }
-            else
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[HGrid]: XmlRpc request to region failed with message {0}, code {1} ", reply.FaultString, reply.FaultCode);
-                return false;
-            }
-        }
-
-    }
-}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/GridUser/GridUserServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/GridUser/GridUserServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..738cc06
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/GridUser/GridUserServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,227 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using log4net;
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
+{
+    public class GridUserServicesConnector : IGridUserService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+
+        public GridUserServicesConnector()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public GridUserServicesConnector(string serverURI)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+        public GridUserServicesConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            Initialise(source);
+        }
+
+        public virtual void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["GridUserService"];
+            if (gridConfig == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[GRID USER CONNECTOR]: GridUserService missing from OpenSim.ini");
+                throw new Exception("GridUser connector init error");
+            }
+
+            string serviceURI = gridConfig.GetString("GridUserServerURI",
+                    String.Empty);
+
+            if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[GRID USER CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section GridUserService");
+                throw new Exception("GridUser connector init error");
+            }
+            m_ServerURI = serviceURI;
+        }
+
+
+        #region IGridUserService
+
+
+        public GridUserInfo LoggedIn(string userID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "loggedin";
+
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID;
+
+            return Get(sendData);
+
+        }
+
+        public bool LoggedOut(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID region, Vector3 position, Vector3 lookat)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "loggedout";
+
+            return Set(sendData, userID, region, position, lookat);
+        }
+
+        public bool SetHome(string userID, UUID regionID, Vector3 position, Vector3 lookAt)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "sethome";
+
+            return Set(sendData, userID, regionID, position, lookAt);
+        }
+
+        public bool SetLastPosition(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID regionID, Vector3 position, Vector3 lookAt)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "setposition";
+
+            return Set(sendData, userID, regionID, position, lookAt);
+        }
+
+        public GridUserInfo GetGridUserInfo(string userID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getgriduserinfo";
+
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID;
+
+            return Get(sendData);
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+        protected bool Set(Dictionary<string, object> sendData, string userID, UUID regionID, Vector3 position, Vector3 lookAt)
+        {
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID;
+            sendData["RegionID"] = regionID.ToString();
+            sendData["Position"] = position.ToString();
+            sendData["LookAt"] = lookAt.ToString();
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID USER CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/griduser",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID USER CONNECTOR]: SetPosition reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID USER CONNECTOR]: SetPosition received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID USER CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting grid user server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        protected GridUserInfo Get(Dictionary<string, object> sendData)
+        {
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID USER CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/griduser",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+                    GridUserInfo guinfo = null;
+
+                    if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("result") && (replyData["result"] != null))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"] is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                            guinfo = new GridUserInfo((Dictionary<string, object>)replyData["result"]);
+                    }
+
+                    return guinfo;
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID USER CONNECTOR]: Loggedin received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID USER CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting grid user server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return null;
+
+        }
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/GatekeeperServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/GatekeeperServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bc0bc54
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/GatekeeperServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,334 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Drawing;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.Imaging;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+using Nwc.XmlRpc;
+using log4net;
+
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Simulation;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Hypergrid
+{
+    public class GatekeeperServiceConnector : SimulationServiceConnector
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private static UUID m_HGMapImage = new UUID("00000000-0000-1111-9999-000000000013");
+
+        private IAssetService m_AssetService;
+
+        public GatekeeperServiceConnector() : base()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public GatekeeperServiceConnector(IAssetService assService)
+        {
+            m_AssetService = assService;
+        }
+
+        protected override string AgentPath()
+        {
+            return "foreignagent/";
+        }
+
+        protected override string ObjectPath()
+        {
+            return "foreignobject/";
+        }
+
+        public bool LinkRegion(GridRegion info, out UUID regionID, out ulong realHandle, out string externalName, out string imageURL, out string reason)
+        {
+            regionID = UUID.Zero;
+            imageURL = string.Empty;
+            realHandle = 0;
+            externalName = string.Empty;
+            reason = string.Empty;
+
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["region_name"] = info.RegionName;
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("link_region", paramList);
+            m_log.Debug("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Linking to " + info.ServerURI);
+            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
+            try
+            {
+                response = request.Send(info.ServerURI, 10000);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Debug("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Exception " + e.Message);
+                reason = "Error contacting remote server";
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            if (response.IsFault)
+            {
+                reason = response.FaultString;
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: remote call returned an error: {0}", response.FaultString);
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
+            //foreach (Object o in hash)
+            //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
+            try
+            {
+                bool success = false;
+                Boolean.TryParse((string)hash["result"], out success);
+                if (success)
+                {
+                    UUID.TryParse((string)hash["uuid"], out regionID);
+                    //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, uuid: " + regionID);
+                    if ((string)hash["handle"] != null)
+                    {
+                        realHandle = Convert.ToUInt64((string)hash["handle"]);
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, realHandle: " + realHandle);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["region_image"] != null) {
+                        imageURL = (string)hash["region_image"];
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, imageURL: " + imageURL);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["external_name"] != null) {
+                        externalName = (string)hash["external_name"];
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, externalName: " + externalName);
+                    }
+                }
+
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                reason = "Error parsing return arguments";
+                m_log.Error("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Got exception while parsing hyperlink response " + e.StackTrace);
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public UUID GetMapImage(UUID regionID, string imageURL, string storagePath)
+        {
+            if (m_AssetService == null)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: No AssetService defined. Map tile not retrieved.");
+                return m_HGMapImage;
+            }
+
+            UUID mapTile = m_HGMapImage;
+            string filename = string.Empty;
+            Bitmap bitmap = null;
+            try
+            {
+                WebClient c = new WebClient();
+                //m_log.Debug("JPEG: " + imageURL);
+                string name = regionID.ToString();
+                filename = Path.Combine(storagePath, name + ".jpg");
+                c.DownloadFile(imageURL, filename);
+                bitmap = new Bitmap(filename);
+                //m_log.Debug("Size: " + m.PhysicalDimension.Height + "-" + m.PhysicalDimension.Width);
+                byte[] imageData = OpenJPEG.EncodeFromImage(bitmap, true);
+                AssetBase ass = new AssetBase(UUID.Random(), "region " + name, (sbyte)AssetType.Texture, regionID.ToString());
+
+                // !!! for now
+                //info.RegionSettings.TerrainImageID = ass.FullID;
+
+                ass.Data = imageData;
+
+                m_AssetService.Store(ass);
+
+                // finally
+                mapTile = ass.FullID;
+            }
+            catch // LEGIT: Catching problems caused by OpenJPEG p/invoke
+            {
+                m_log.Info("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Failed getting/storing map image, because it is probably already in the cache");
+            }
+            return mapTile;
+        }
+
+        public GridRegion GetHyperlinkRegion(GridRegion gatekeeper, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["region_uuid"] = regionID.ToString();
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("get_region", paramList);
+            m_log.Debug("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: contacting " + gatekeeper.ServerURI);
+            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
+            try
+            {
+                response = request.Send(gatekeeper.ServerURI, 10000);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Debug("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Exception " + e.Message);
+                return null;
+            }
+
+            if (response.IsFault)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: remote call returned an error: {0}", response.FaultString);
+                return null;
+            }
+
+            hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
+            //foreach (Object o in hash)
+            //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
+            try
+            {
+                bool success = false;
+                Boolean.TryParse((string)hash["result"], out success);
+                if (success)
+                {
+                    GridRegion region = new GridRegion();
+
+                    UUID.TryParse((string)hash["uuid"], out region.RegionID);
+                    //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, uuid: " + region.RegionID);
+                    int n = 0;
+                    if (hash["x"] != null)
+                    {
+                        Int32.TryParse((string)hash["x"], out n);
+                        region.RegionLocX = n;
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, x: " + region.RegionLocX);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["y"] != null)
+                    {
+                        Int32.TryParse((string)hash["y"], out n);
+                        region.RegionLocY = n;
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, y: " + region.RegionLocY);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["region_name"] != null)
+                    {
+                        region.RegionName = (string)hash["region_name"];
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, region_name: " + region.RegionName);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["hostname"] != null) {
+                        region.ExternalHostName = (string)hash["hostname"];
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, hostname: " + region.ExternalHostName);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["http_port"] != null)
+                    {
+                        uint p = 0;
+                        UInt32.TryParse((string)hash["http_port"], out p);
+                        region.HttpPort = p;
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, http_port: " + region.HttpPort);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["internal_port"] != null)
+                    {
+                        int p = 0;
+                        Int32.TryParse((string)hash["internal_port"], out p);
+                        region.InternalEndPoint = new IPEndPoint(IPAddress.Parse("0.0.0.0"), p);
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, internal_port: " + region.InternalEndPoint);
+                    }
+                    
+                    if (hash["server_uri"] != null)
+                    {
+                        region.ServerURI = (string) hash["server_uri"];
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, server_uri: " + region.ServerURI);
+                    }
+
+                    // Successful return
+                    return region;
+                }
+
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Got exception while parsing hyperlink response " + e.StackTrace);
+                return null;
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public bool CreateAgent(GridRegion destination, AgentCircuitData aCircuit, uint flags, out string myipaddress, out string reason)
+        {
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: CreateAgent start");
+
+            myipaddress = String.Empty;
+            reason = String.Empty;
+
+            if (destination == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Debug("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE CONNECTOR]: Given destination is null");
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            string uri = destination.ServerURI + AgentPath() + aCircuit.AgentID + "/";
+
+            try
+            {
+                OSDMap args = aCircuit.PackAgentCircuitData();
+
+                args["destination_x"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocX.ToString());
+                args["destination_y"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocY.ToString());
+                args["destination_name"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionName);
+                args["destination_uuid"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionID.ToString());
+                args["teleport_flags"] = OSD.FromString(flags.ToString());
+
+                OSDMap result = WebUtil.PostToService(uri, args, 20000);
+                if (result["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                {
+                    OSDMap unpacked = (OSDMap)result["_Result"];
+
+                    if (unpacked != null)
+                    {
+                        reason = unpacked["reason"].AsString();
+                        myipaddress = unpacked["your_ip"].AsString();
+                        return unpacked["success"].AsBoolean();
+                    }
+                }
+                
+                reason = result["Message"] != null ? result["Message"].AsString() : "error";
+                return false;
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: CreateAgent failed with exception: " + e.ToString());
+                reason = e.Message;
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/HGFriendsServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/HGFriendsServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d699f59
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/HGFriendsServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,206 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using log4net;
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Friends;
+using FriendInfo = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.FriendInfo;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Hypergrid
+{
+    public class HGFriendsServicesConnector 
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+        private string m_ServiceKey = String.Empty;
+        private UUID m_SessionID;
+
+        public HGFriendsServicesConnector()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public HGFriendsServicesConnector(string serverURI)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+        public HGFriendsServicesConnector(string serverURI, UUID sessionID, string serviceKey)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+            m_ServiceKey = serviceKey;
+            m_SessionID = sessionID;
+        }
+
+        #region IFriendsService
+
+        public uint GetFriendPerms(UUID PrincipalID, UUID friendID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+            sendData["PRINCIPALID"] = PrincipalID.ToString();
+            sendData["FRIENDID"] = friendID.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getfriendperms";
+            sendData["KEY"] = m_ServiceKey;
+            sendData["SESSIONID"] = m_SessionID.ToString();
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/hgfriends",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("Value") && (replyData["Value"] != null))
+                    {
+                        uint perms = 0;
+                        uint.TryParse(replyData["Value"].ToString(), out perms);
+                        return perms;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[HGFRIENDS CONNECTOR]: GetFriendPerms {0} received null response",
+                            PrincipalID);
+
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HGFRIENDS CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting friends server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return 0;
+
+        }
+
+        public bool NewFriendship(UUID PrincipalID, string Friend)
+        {
+            FriendInfo finfo = new FriendInfo();
+            finfo.PrincipalID = PrincipalID;
+            finfo.Friend = Friend;
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = finfo.ToKeyValuePairs();
+
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "newfriendship";
+            sendData["KEY"] = m_ServiceKey;
+            sendData["SESSIONID"] = m_SessionID.ToString();
+
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/hgfriends",
+                        ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData));
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HGFRIENDS CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting friends server: {0}", e.Message);
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            if (reply != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("Result") && (replyData["Result"] != null))
+                {
+                    bool success = false;
+                    Boolean.TryParse(replyData["Result"].ToString(), out success);
+                    return success;
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[HGFRIENDS CONNECTOR]: StoreFriend {0} {1} received null response",
+                        PrincipalID, Friend);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HGFRIENDS CONNECTOR]: StoreFriend received null reply");
+
+            return false;
+
+        }
+
+        public bool DeleteFriendship(UUID PrincipalID, UUID Friend, string secret)
+        {
+            FriendInfo finfo = new FriendInfo();
+            finfo.PrincipalID = PrincipalID;
+            finfo.Friend = Friend.ToString();
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = finfo.ToKeyValuePairs();
+
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "deletefriendship";
+            sendData["SECRET"] = secret;
+
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/hgfriends",
+                        ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData));
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HGFRIENDS CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting friends server: {0}", e.Message);
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            if (reply != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("Result") && (replyData["Result"] != null))
+                {
+                    bool success = false;
+                    Boolean.TryParse(replyData["Result"].ToString(), out success);
+                    return success;
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[HGFRIENDS CONNECTOR]: Delete {0} {1} received null response",
+                        PrincipalID, Friend);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HGFRIENDS CONNECTOR]: DeleteFriend received null reply");
+
+            return false;
+
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/HeloServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/HeloServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7cfd6e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/HeloServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,77 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using log4net;
+using System;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
+{
+    public class HeloServicesConnector 
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+
+        public HeloServicesConnector()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public HeloServicesConnector(string serverURI)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+
+        public virtual string Helo()
+        {
+            HttpWebRequest req = (HttpWebRequest)HttpWebRequest.Create(m_ServerURI + "/helo");
+            // Eventually we need to switch to HEAD
+            /* req.Method = "HEAD"; */
+
+            try
+            {
+                WebResponse response = req.GetResponse();
+                if (response.Headers.Get("X-Handlers-Provided") == null) // just in case this ever returns a null
+                    return string.Empty;
+                return response.Headers.Get("X-Handlers-Provided");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HELO SERVICE]: Unable to perform HELO request to {0}: {1}", m_ServerURI, e.Message);
+            }
+
+            // fail
+            return string.Empty;
+        }
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/UserAgentServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/UserAgentServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a59b9ee
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Hypergrid/UserAgentServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,796 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using System.Text;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Simulation;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+using log4net;
+using Nwc.XmlRpc;
+using Nini.Config;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Hypergrid
+{
+    public class UserAgentServiceConnector : IUserAgentService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+            LogManager.GetLogger(
+            MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        string m_ServerURL;
+
+        public UserAgentServiceConnector(string url) : this(url, true)
+        {
+        }
+
+        public UserAgentServiceConnector(string url, bool dnsLookup)
+        {
+            m_ServerURL = url;
+
+            if (dnsLookup)
+            {
+                // Doing this here, because XML-RPC or mono have some strong ideas about
+                // caching DNS translations.
+                try
+                {
+                    Uri m_Uri = new Uri(m_ServerURL);
+                    IPAddress ip = Util.GetHostFromDNS(m_Uri.Host);
+                    m_ServerURL = m_ServerURL.Replace(m_Uri.Host, ip.ToString());
+                    if (!m_ServerURL.EndsWith("/"))
+                        m_ServerURL += "/";
+                }
+                catch (Exception e)
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Malformed Uri {0}: {1}", m_ServerURL, e.Message);
+                }
+            }
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: new connector to {0} ({1})", url, m_ServerURL);
+        }
+
+        public UserAgentServiceConnector(IConfigSource config)
+        {
+            IConfig serviceConfig = config.Configs["UserAgentService"];
+            if (serviceConfig == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: UserAgentService missing from ini");
+                throw new Exception("UserAgent connector init error");
+            }
+
+            string serviceURI = serviceConfig.GetString("UserAgentServerURI",
+                    String.Empty);
+
+            if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section UserAgentService");
+                throw new Exception("UserAgent connector init error");
+            }
+            m_ServerURL = serviceURI;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: UserAgentServiceConnector started for {0}", m_ServerURL);
+        }
+
+
+        // The Login service calls this interface with a non-null [client] ipaddress 
+        public bool LoginAgentToGrid(AgentCircuitData aCircuit, GridRegion gatekeeper, GridRegion destination, IPEndPoint ipaddress, out string reason)
+        {
+            reason = String.Empty;
+
+            if (destination == null)
+            {
+                reason = "Destination is null";
+                m_log.Debug("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Given destination is null");
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            string uri = m_ServerURL + "homeagent/" + aCircuit.AgentID + "/";
+
+            Console.WriteLine("   >>> LoginAgentToGrid <<< " + uri);
+
+            HttpWebRequest AgentCreateRequest = (HttpWebRequest)WebRequest.Create(uri);
+            AgentCreateRequest.Method = "POST";
+            AgentCreateRequest.ContentType = "application/json";
+            AgentCreateRequest.Timeout = 10000;
+            //AgentCreateRequest.KeepAlive = false;
+            //AgentCreateRequest.Headers.Add("Authorization", authKey);
+
+            // Fill it in
+            OSDMap args = PackCreateAgentArguments(aCircuit, gatekeeper, destination, ipaddress);
+
+            string strBuffer = "";
+            byte[] buffer = new byte[1];
+            try
+            {
+                strBuffer = OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(args);
+                Encoding str = Util.UTF8;
+                buffer = str.GetBytes(strBuffer);
+
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Exception thrown on serialization of ChildCreate: {0}", e.Message);
+                // ignore. buffer will be empty, caller should check.
+            }
+
+            Stream os = null;
+            try
+            { // send the Post
+                AgentCreateRequest.ContentLength = buffer.Length;   //Count bytes to send
+                os = AgentCreateRequest.GetRequestStream();
+                os.Write(buffer, 0, strBuffer.Length);         //Send it
+                m_log.InfoFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Posted CreateAgent request to remote sim {0}, region {1}, x={2} y={3}",
+                    uri, destination.RegionName, destination.RegionLocX, destination.RegionLocY);
+            }
+            //catch (WebException ex)
+            catch
+            {
+                //m_log.InfoFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Bad send on ChildAgentUpdate {0}", ex.Message);
+                reason = "cannot contact remote region";
+                return false;
+            }
+            finally
+            {
+                if (os != null)
+                    os.Close();
+            }
+
+            // Let's wait for the response
+            //m_log.Info("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Waiting for a reply after DoCreateChildAgentCall");
+
+            WebResponse webResponse = null;
+            StreamReader sr = null;
+            try
+            {
+                webResponse = AgentCreateRequest.GetResponse();
+                if (webResponse == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.Info("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Null reply on DoCreateChildAgentCall post");
+                }
+                else
+                {
+
+                    sr = new StreamReader(webResponse.GetResponseStream());
+                    string response = sr.ReadToEnd().Trim();
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: DoCreateChildAgentCall reply was {0} ", response);
+
+                    if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(response))
+                    {
+                        try
+                        {
+                            // we assume we got an OSDMap back
+                            OSDMap r = Util.GetOSDMap(response);
+                            bool success = r["success"].AsBoolean();
+                            reason = r["reason"].AsString();
+                            return success;
+                        }
+                        catch (NullReferenceException e)
+                        {
+                            m_log.InfoFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: exception on reply of DoCreateChildAgentCall {0}", e.Message);
+
+                            // check for old style response
+                            if (response.ToLower().StartsWith("true"))
+                                return true;
+
+                            return false;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            catch (WebException ex)
+            {
+                m_log.InfoFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: exception on reply of DoCreateChildAgentCall {0}", ex.Message);
+                reason = "Destination did not reply";
+                return false;
+            }
+            finally
+            {
+                if (sr != null)
+                    sr.Close();
+            }
+
+            return true;
+
+        }
+
+
+        // The simulators call this interface
+        public bool LoginAgentToGrid(AgentCircuitData aCircuit, GridRegion gatekeeper, GridRegion destination, out string reason)
+        {
+            return LoginAgentToGrid(aCircuit, gatekeeper, destination, null, out reason);
+        }
+
+        protected OSDMap PackCreateAgentArguments(AgentCircuitData aCircuit, GridRegion gatekeeper, GridRegion destination, IPEndPoint ipaddress)
+        {
+            OSDMap args = null;
+            try
+            {
+                args = aCircuit.PackAgentCircuitData();
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Debug("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: PackAgentCircuitData failed with exception: " + e.Message);
+            }
+
+            // Add the input arguments
+            args["gatekeeper_serveruri"] = OSD.FromString(gatekeeper.ServerURI);
+            args["gatekeeper_host"] = OSD.FromString(gatekeeper.ExternalHostName);
+            args["gatekeeper_port"] = OSD.FromString(gatekeeper.HttpPort.ToString());
+            args["destination_x"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocX.ToString());
+            args["destination_y"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocY.ToString());
+            args["destination_name"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionName);
+            args["destination_uuid"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionID.ToString());
+            args["destination_serveruri"] = OSD.FromString(destination.ServerURI);
+
+            // 10/3/2010
+            // I added the client_ip up to the regular AgentCircuitData, so this doesn't need to be here.
+            // This need cleaning elsewhere...
+            //if (ipaddress != null)
+            //    args["client_ip"] = OSD.FromString(ipaddress.Address.ToString());
+
+            return args;
+        }
+
+        public void SetClientToken(UUID sessionID, string token)
+        { 
+            // no-op
+        }
+
+        public GridRegion GetHomeRegion(UUID userID, out Vector3 position, out Vector3 lookAt)
+        {
+            position = Vector3.UnitY; lookAt = Vector3.UnitY;
+
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["userID"] = userID.ToString();
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("get_home_region", paramList);
+            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
+            try
+            {
+                response = request.Send(m_ServerURL, 10000);
+            }
+            catch (Exception)
+            {
+                return null;
+            }
+
+            if (response.IsFault)
+            {
+                return null;
+            }
+
+            hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
+            //foreach (Object o in hash)
+            //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
+            try
+            {
+                bool success = false;
+                Boolean.TryParse((string)hash["result"], out success);
+                if (success)
+                {
+                    GridRegion region = new GridRegion();
+
+                    UUID.TryParse((string)hash["uuid"], out region.RegionID);
+                    //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, uuid: " + region.RegionID);
+                    int n = 0;
+                    if (hash["x"] != null)
+                    {
+                        Int32.TryParse((string)hash["x"], out n);
+                        region.RegionLocX = n;
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, x: " + region.RegionLocX);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["y"] != null)
+                    {
+                        Int32.TryParse((string)hash["y"], out n);
+                        region.RegionLocY = n;
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, y: " + region.RegionLocY);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["region_name"] != null)
+                    {
+                        region.RegionName = (string)hash["region_name"];
+                        //m_log.Debug(">> HERE, name: " + region.RegionName);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["hostname"] != null)
+                        region.ExternalHostName = (string)hash["hostname"];
+                    if (hash["http_port"] != null)
+                    {
+                        uint p = 0;
+                        UInt32.TryParse((string)hash["http_port"], out p);
+                        region.HttpPort = p;
+                    }
+                    if (hash["internal_port"] != null)
+                    {
+                        int p = 0;
+                        Int32.TryParse((string)hash["internal_port"], out p);
+                        region.InternalEndPoint = new IPEndPoint(IPAddress.Parse("0.0.0.0"), p);
+                    }
+                    if (hash["position"] != null)
+                        Vector3.TryParse((string)hash["position"], out position);
+                    if (hash["lookAt"] != null)
+                        Vector3.TryParse((string)hash["lookAt"], out lookAt);
+
+                    // Successful return
+                    return region;
+                }
+
+            }
+            catch (Exception)
+            {
+                return null;
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public bool IsAgentComingHome(UUID sessionID, string thisGridExternalName)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["sessionID"] = sessionID.ToString();
+            hash["externalName"] = thisGridExternalName;
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("agent_is_coming_home", paramList);
+            string reason = string.Empty;
+            return GetBoolResponse(request, out reason);
+        }
+
+        public bool VerifyAgent(UUID sessionID, string token)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["sessionID"] = sessionID.ToString();
+            hash["token"] = token;
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("verify_agent", paramList);
+            string reason = string.Empty;
+            return GetBoolResponse(request, out reason);
+        }
+
+        public bool VerifyClient(UUID sessionID, string token)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["sessionID"] = sessionID.ToString();
+            hash["token"] = token;
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("verify_client", paramList);
+            string reason = string.Empty;
+            return GetBoolResponse(request, out reason);
+        }
+
+        public void LogoutAgent(UUID userID, UUID sessionID)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["sessionID"] = sessionID.ToString();
+            hash["userID"] = userID.ToString();
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("logout_agent", paramList);
+            string reason = string.Empty;
+            GetBoolResponse(request, out reason);
+        }
+
+        public List<UUID> StatusNotification(List<string> friends, UUID userID, bool online)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["userID"] = userID.ToString();
+            hash["online"] = online.ToString();
+            int i = 0;
+            foreach (string s in friends)
+            {
+                hash["friend_" + i.ToString()] = s;
+                i++;
+            }
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("status_notification", paramList);
+//            string reason = string.Empty;
+
+            // Send and get reply
+            List<UUID> friendsOnline = new List<UUID>();
+            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
+            try
+            {
+                response = request.Send(m_ServerURL, 6000);
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Unable to contact remote server {0} for StatusNotification", m_ServerURL);
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+                return friendsOnline;
+            }
+
+            if (response.IsFault)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: remote call to {0} for StatusNotification returned an error: {1}", m_ServerURL, response.FaultString);
+//                reason = "XMLRPC Fault";
+                return friendsOnline;
+            }
+
+            hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
+            //foreach (Object o in hash)
+            //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
+            try
+            {
+                if (hash == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: GetOnlineFriends Got null response from {0}! THIS IS BAAAAD", m_ServerURL);
+//                    reason = "Internal error 1";
+                    return friendsOnline;
+                }
+
+                // Here is the actual response
+                foreach (object key in hash.Keys)
+                {
+                    if (key is string && ((string)key).StartsWith("friend_") && hash[key] != null)
+                    {
+                        UUID uuid;
+                        if (UUID.TryParse(hash[key].ToString(), out uuid))
+                            friendsOnline.Add(uuid);
+                    }
+                }
+
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Got exception on GetOnlineFriends response.");
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+            }
+
+            return friendsOnline;
+        }
+
+        public List<UUID> GetOnlineFriends(UUID userID, List<string> friends)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["userID"] = userID.ToString();
+            int i = 0;
+            foreach (string s in friends)
+            {
+                hash["friend_" + i.ToString()] = s;
+                i++;
+            }
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("get_online_friends", paramList);
+//            string reason = string.Empty;
+            
+            // Send and get reply
+            List<UUID> online = new List<UUID>();
+            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
+            try
+            {
+                response = request.Send(m_ServerURL, 10000);
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Unable to contact remote server {0} for GetOnlineFriends", m_ServerURL);
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+                return online;
+            }
+
+            if (response.IsFault)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: remote call to {0} for GetOnlineFriends returned an error: {1}", m_ServerURL, response.FaultString);
+//                reason = "XMLRPC Fault";
+                return online;
+            }
+
+            hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
+            //foreach (Object o in hash)
+            //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
+            try
+            {
+                if (hash == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: GetOnlineFriends Got null response from {0}! THIS IS BAAAAD", m_ServerURL);
+//                    reason = "Internal error 1";
+                    return online;
+                }
+
+                // Here is the actual response
+                foreach (object key in hash.Keys)
+                {
+                    if (key is string && ((string)key).StartsWith("friend_") && hash[key] != null)
+                    {
+                        UUID uuid;
+                        if (UUID.TryParse(hash[key].ToString(), out uuid))
+                            online.Add(uuid);
+                    }
+                }
+
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Got exception on GetOnlineFriends response.");
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+            }
+
+            return online;
+        }
+
+        public Dictionary<string, object> GetServerURLs(UUID userID)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["userID"] = userID.ToString();
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("get_server_urls", paramList);
+//            string reason = string.Empty;
+
+            // Send and get reply
+            Dictionary<string, object> serverURLs = new Dictionary<string,object>();
+            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
+            try
+            {
+                response = request.Send(m_ServerURL, 10000);
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Unable to contact remote server {0} for GetServerURLs", m_ServerURL);
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+                return serverURLs;
+            }
+
+            if (response.IsFault)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: remote call to {0} for GetServerURLs returned an error: {1}", m_ServerURL, response.FaultString);
+//                reason = "XMLRPC Fault";
+                return serverURLs;
+            }
+
+            hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
+            //foreach (Object o in hash)
+            //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
+            try
+            {
+                if (hash == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: GetServerURLs Got null response from {0}! THIS IS BAAAAD", m_ServerURL);
+//                    reason = "Internal error 1";
+                    return serverURLs;
+                }
+
+                // Here is the actual response
+                foreach (object key in hash.Keys)
+                {
+                    if (key is string && ((string)key).StartsWith("SRV_") && hash[key] != null)
+                    {
+                        string serverType = key.ToString().Substring(4); // remove "SRV_"
+                        serverURLs.Add(serverType, hash[key].ToString());
+                    }
+                }
+
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Got exception on GetOnlineFriends response.");
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+            }
+
+            return serverURLs;
+        }
+
+        public string LocateUser(UUID userID)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["userID"] = userID.ToString();
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("locate_user", paramList);
+//            string reason = string.Empty;
+
+            // Send and get reply
+            string url = string.Empty;
+            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
+            try
+            {
+                response = request.Send(m_ServerURL, 10000);
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Unable to contact remote server {0} for LocateUser", m_ServerURL);
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+                return url;
+            }
+
+            if (response.IsFault)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: remote call to {0} for LocateUser returned an error: {1}", m_ServerURL, response.FaultString);
+//                reason = "XMLRPC Fault";
+                return url;
+            }
+
+            hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
+            //foreach (Object o in hash)
+            //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
+            try
+            {
+                if (hash == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: LocateUser Got null response from {0}! THIS IS BAAAAD", m_ServerURL);
+//                    reason = "Internal error 1";
+                    return url;
+                }
+
+                // Here's the actual response
+                if (hash.ContainsKey("URL"))
+                    url = hash["URL"].ToString();
+
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Got exception on LocateUser response.");
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+            }
+
+            return url;
+        }
+
+        public string GetUUI(UUID userID, UUID targetUserID)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["userID"] = userID.ToString();
+            hash["targetUserID"] = targetUserID.ToString();
+
+            IList paramList = new ArrayList();
+            paramList.Add(hash);
+
+            XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("get_uui", paramList);
+//            string reason = string.Empty;
+
+            // Send and get reply
+            string uui = string.Empty;
+            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
+            try
+            {
+                response = request.Send(m_ServerURL, 10000);
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Unable to contact remote server {0} for GetUUI", m_ServerURL);
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+                return uui;
+            }
+
+            if (response.IsFault)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: remote call to {0} for GetUUI returned an error: {1}", m_ServerURL, response.FaultString);
+//                reason = "XMLRPC Fault";
+                return uui;
+            }
+
+            hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
+            //foreach (Object o in hash)
+            //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
+            try
+            {
+                if (hash == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: GetUUI Got null response from {0}! THIS IS BAAAAD", m_ServerURL);
+//                    reason = "Internal error 1";
+                    return uui;
+                }
+
+                // Here's the actual response
+                if (hash.ContainsKey("UUI"))
+                    uui = hash["UUI"].ToString();
+
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Got exception on LocateUser response.");
+//                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+            }
+
+            return uui;
+        }
+
+        private bool GetBoolResponse(XmlRpcRequest request, out string reason)
+        {
+            //m_log.Debug("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: GetBoolResponse from/to " + m_ServerURL);
+            XmlRpcResponse response = null;
+            try
+            {
+                response = request.Send(m_ServerURL, 10000);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Unable to contact remote server {0} for GetBoolResponse", m_ServerURL);
+                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            if (response.IsFault)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: remote call to {0} for GetBoolResponse returned an error: {1}", m_ServerURL, response.FaultString);
+                reason = "XMLRPC Fault";
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            Hashtable hash = (Hashtable)response.Value;
+            //foreach (Object o in hash)
+            //    m_log.Debug(">> " + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Key + ":" + ((DictionaryEntry)o).Value);
+            try
+            {
+                if (hash == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Got null response from {0}! THIS IS BAAAAD", m_ServerURL);
+                    reason = "Internal error 1";
+                    return false;
+                }
+                bool success = false;
+                reason = string.Empty;
+                if (hash.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    Boolean.TryParse((string)hash["result"], out success);
+                else
+                {
+                    reason = "Internal error 2";
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: response from {0} does not have expected key 'result'", m_ServerURL);
+                }
+
+                return success;
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT CONNECTOR]: Got exception on GetBoolResponse response.");
+                if (hash.ContainsKey("result") && hash["result"] != null)
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("Reply was ", (string)hash["result"]);
+                reason = "Exception: " + e.Message;
+                return false;
+            }
+
+        }
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/InstantMessage/InstantMessageServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/InstantMessage/InstantMessageServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dbce9f6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/InstantMessage/InstantMessageServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+using System;
+using System.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using Nwc.XmlRpc;
+using log4net;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.InstantMessage
+{
+    public class InstantMessageServiceConnector
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+            LogManager.GetLogger(
+            MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// This actually does the XMLRPC Request
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="url">URL we pull the data out of to send the request to</param>
+        /// <param name="im">The Instant Message </param>
+        /// <returns>Bool if the message was successfully delivered at the other side.</returns>
+        public static bool SendInstantMessage(string url, GridInstantMessage im)
+        {
+            Hashtable xmlrpcdata = ConvertGridInstantMessageToXMLRPC(im);
+            xmlrpcdata["region_handle"] = 0;
+
+            ArrayList SendParams = new ArrayList();
+            SendParams.Add(xmlrpcdata);
+            XmlRpcRequest GridReq = new XmlRpcRequest("grid_instant_message", SendParams);
+            try
+            {
+
+                XmlRpcResponse GridResp = GridReq.Send(url, 10000);
+
+                Hashtable responseData = (Hashtable)GridResp.Value;
+
+                if (responseData.ContainsKey("success"))
+                {
+                    if ((string)responseData["success"] == "TRUE")
+                    {
+                        //m_log.DebugFormat("[XXX] Success");
+                        return true;
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        //m_log.DebugFormat("[XXX] Fail");
+                        return false;
+                    }
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID INSTANT MESSAGE]: No response from {0}", url);
+                    return false;
+                }
+            }
+            catch (WebException e)
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[GRID INSTANT MESSAGE]: Error sending message to {0} the host didn't respond " + e.ToString(), url);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Takes a GridInstantMessage and converts it into a Hashtable for XMLRPC
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="msg">The GridInstantMessage object</param>
+        /// <returns>Hashtable containing the XMLRPC request</returns>
+        protected static Hashtable ConvertGridInstantMessageToXMLRPC(GridInstantMessage msg)
+        {
+            Hashtable gim = new Hashtable();
+            gim["from_agent_id"] = msg.fromAgentID.ToString();
+            // Kept for compatibility
+            gim["from_agent_session"] = UUID.Zero.ToString();
+            gim["to_agent_id"] = msg.toAgentID.ToString();
+            gim["im_session_id"] = msg.imSessionID.ToString();
+            gim["timestamp"] = msg.timestamp.ToString();
+            gim["from_agent_name"] = msg.fromAgentName;
+            gim["message"] = msg.message;
+            byte[] dialogdata = new byte[1]; dialogdata[0] = msg.dialog;
+            gim["dialog"] = Convert.ToBase64String(dialogdata, Base64FormattingOptions.None);
+
+            if (msg.fromGroup)
+                gim["from_group"] = "TRUE";
+            else
+                gim["from_group"] = "FALSE";
+            byte[] offlinedata = new byte[1]; offlinedata[0] = msg.offline;
+            gim["offline"] = Convert.ToBase64String(offlinedata, Base64FormattingOptions.None);
+            gim["parent_estate_id"] = msg.ParentEstateID.ToString();
+            gim["position_x"] = msg.Position.X.ToString();
+            gim["position_y"] = msg.Position.Y.ToString();
+            gim["position_z"] = msg.Position.Z.ToString();
+            gim["region_id"] = msg.RegionID.ToString();
+            gim["binary_bucket"] = Convert.ToBase64String(msg.binaryBucket, Base64FormattingOptions.None);
+
+            return gim;
+        }
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/HGInventoryServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/HGInventoryServiceConnector.cs
deleted file mode 100644
index 9878855..0000000
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/HGInventoryServiceConnector.cs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,335 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
- * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
- *
- * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
- * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
- *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
- *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
- *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
- *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
- *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
- *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
- *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
- * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
- * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
- * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
- * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
- * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
- * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
- * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
- * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- */
-
-using log4net;
-using Nini.Config;
-using System;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
-using System.Reflection;
-using OpenSim.Framework;
-using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
-using OpenMetaverse;
-
-namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Inventory
-{
-    public class HGInventoryServiceConnector : ISessionAuthInventoryService
-    {
-        private static readonly ILog m_log =
-                LogManager.GetLogger(
-                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
-
-        private Dictionary<string, InventoryServicesConnector> m_connectors = new Dictionary<string, InventoryServicesConnector>();
-
-        public HGInventoryServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
-        {
-            IConfig moduleConfig = source.Configs["Modules"];
-            if (moduleConfig != null)
-            {
-
-                IConfig inventoryConfig = source.Configs["InventoryService"];
-                if (inventoryConfig == null)
-                {
-                    m_log.Error("[HG INVENTORY SERVICE]: InventoryService missing from OpenSim.ini");
-                    return;
-                }
-
-                m_log.Info("[HG INVENTORY SERVICE]: HG inventory service enabled");
-            }
-        }
-
-        private bool StringToUrlAndUserID(string id, out string url, out string userID)
-        {
-            url = String.Empty;
-            userID = String.Empty;
-
-            Uri assetUri;
-
-            if (Uri.TryCreate(id, UriKind.Absolute, out assetUri) &&
-                    assetUri.Scheme == Uri.UriSchemeHttp)
-            {
-                url = "http://" + assetUri.Authority;
-                userID = assetUri.LocalPath.Trim(new char[] { '/' });
-                return true;
-            }
-
-            return false;
-        }
-        private ISessionAuthInventoryService GetConnector(string url)
-        {
-            InventoryServicesConnector connector = null;
-            lock (m_connectors)
-            {
-                if (m_connectors.ContainsKey(url))
-                {
-                    connector = m_connectors[url];
-                }
-                else
-                {
-                    // We're instantiating this class explicitly, but this won't
-                    // work in general, because the remote grid may be running
-                    // an inventory server that has a different protocol.
-                    // Eventually we will want a piece of protocol asking
-                    // the remote server about its kind. Definitely cool thing to do!
-                    connector = new InventoryServicesConnector(url);
-                    m_connectors.Add(url, connector);
-                }
-            }
-            return connector;
-        }
-
-        public string Host
-        {
-            get { return string.Empty; }
-        }
-
-        public void GetUserInventory(string id, UUID sessionID, InventoryReceiptCallback callback)
-        {
-            m_log.Debug("[HGInventory]: GetUserInventory " + id);
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                connector.GetUserInventory(userID, sessionID, callback);
-            }
-
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets the user folder for the given folder-type
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userID"></param>
-        /// <param name="type"></param>
-        /// <returns></returns>
-        public Dictionary<AssetType, InventoryFolderBase> GetSystemFolders(string id, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            m_log.Debug("[HGInventory]: GetSystemFolders " + id);
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.GetSystemFolders(userID, sessionID);
-            }
-
-            return new Dictionary<AssetType, InventoryFolderBase>();
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets everything (folders and items) inside a folder
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userId"></param>
-        /// <param name="folderID"></param>
-        /// <returns></returns>
-        public InventoryCollection GetFolderContent(string id, UUID folderID, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            m_log.Debug("[HGInventory]: GetFolderContent " + id);
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.GetFolderContent(userID, folderID, sessionID);
-            }
-
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public bool AddFolder(string id, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.AddFolder(userID, folder, sessionID);
-            }
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool UpdateFolder(string id, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.UpdateFolder(userID, folder, sessionID);
-            }
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool MoveFolder(string id, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.MoveFolder(userID, folder, sessionID);
-            }
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool DeleteFolders(string id, List<UUID> folders, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.DeleteFolders(userID, folders, sessionID);
-            }
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool PurgeFolder(string id, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.PurgeFolder(userID, folder, sessionID);
-            }
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public List<InventoryItemBase> GetFolderItems(string id, UUID folderID, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.GetFolderItems(userID, folderID, sessionID);
-            }
-            return new List<InventoryItemBase>();
-        }
-        
-        public bool AddItem(string id, InventoryItemBase item, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.AddItem(userID, item, sessionID);
-            }
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool UpdateItem(string id, InventoryItemBase item, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.UpdateItem(userID, item, sessionID);
-            }
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool MoveItems(string id, List<InventoryItemBase> items, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.MoveItems(userID, items, sessionID);
-            }
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool DeleteItems(string id, List<UUID> itemIDs, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.DeleteItems(userID, itemIDs, sessionID);
-            }
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public InventoryItemBase QueryItem(string id, InventoryItemBase item, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                //m_log.DebugFormat("[HGInventory CONNECTOR]: calling {0}", url);
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.QueryItem(userID, item, sessionID);
-            }
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public InventoryFolderBase QueryFolder(string id, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.QueryFolder(userID, folder, sessionID);
-            }
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public int GetAssetPermissions(string id, UUID assetID, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            string url = string.Empty;
-            string userID = string.Empty;
-
-            if (StringToUrlAndUserID(id, out url, out userID))
-            {
-                ISessionAuthInventoryService connector = GetConnector(url);
-                return connector.GetAssetPermissions(userID, assetID, sessionID);
-            }
-            return 0;
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/ISessionAuthInventoryService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/ISessionAuthInventoryService.cs
deleted file mode 100644
index da8c7e2..0000000
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/ISessionAuthInventoryService.cs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,140 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
- * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
- *
- * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
- * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
- *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
- *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
- *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
- *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
- *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
- *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
- *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
- * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
- * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
- * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
- * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
- * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
- * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
- * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
- * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- */
-
-using System.Collections.Generic;
-using OpenSim.Framework;
-using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
-using OpenMetaverse;
-
-namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
-{
-    /// <summary>
-    /// Defines all operations to access a remote inventory service
-    /// using session authentication as a form of security.
-    /// </summary>
-    public interface ISessionAuthInventoryService
-    {
-        string Host
-        {
-            get;
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Request the inventory for a user.  This is an asynchronous operation that will call the callback when the
-        /// inventory has been received
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userID"></param>
-        /// <param name="callback"></param>
-        void GetUserInventory(string userID, UUID session_id, InventoryReceiptCallback callback);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets the user folder for the given folder-type
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userID"></param>
-        /// <param name="type"></param>
-        /// <returns></returns>
-        Dictionary<AssetType, InventoryFolderBase> GetSystemFolders(string userID, UUID session_id);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets everything (folders and items) inside a folder
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userId"></param>
-        /// <param name="folderID"></param>
-        /// <returns></returns>
-        InventoryCollection GetFolderContent(string userID, UUID folderID, UUID session_id);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Add a new folder to the user's inventory
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="folder"></param>
-        /// <returns>true if the folder was successfully added</returns>
-        bool AddFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID session_id);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Update a folder in the user's inventory
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="folder"></param>
-        /// <returns>true if the folder was successfully updated</returns>
-        bool UpdateFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID session_id);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Move an inventory folder to a new location
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="folder">A folder containing the details of the new location</param>
-        /// <returns>true if the folder was successfully moved</returns>
-        bool MoveFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID session_id);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Delete a list of inventory folders (from trash)
-        /// </summary>
-        bool DeleteFolders(string userID, List<UUID> folders, UUID session_id);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Purge an inventory folder of all its items and subfolders.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="folder"></param>
-        /// <returns>true if the folder was successfully purged</returns>
-        bool PurgeFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID session_id);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Get items from a folder.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="folder"></param>
-        /// <returns>true if the folder was successfully purged</returns>
-        List<InventoryItemBase> GetFolderItems(string userID, UUID folderID, UUID session_id);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Add a new item to the user's inventory
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="item"></param>
-        /// <returns>true if the item was successfully added</returns>
-        bool AddItem(string userID, InventoryItemBase item, UUID session_id);
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Update an item in the user's inventory
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="item"></param>
-        /// <returns>true if the item was successfully updated</returns>
-        bool UpdateItem(string userID, InventoryItemBase item, UUID session_id);
-
-        bool MoveItems(string userID, List<InventoryItemBase> items, UUID session_id);
-        
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Delete an item from the user's inventory
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="item"></param>
-        /// <returns>true if the item was successfully deleted</returns>
-        bool DeleteItems(string userID, List<UUID> itemIDs, UUID session_id);
-
-        InventoryItemBase QueryItem(string userID, InventoryItemBase item, UUID session_id);
-
-        InventoryFolderBase QueryFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase item, UUID session_id);
-
-        int GetAssetPermissions(string userID, UUID assetID, UUID session_id);
-
-    }
-}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/InventoryServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/InventoryServiceConnector.cs
deleted file mode 100644
index f86b453..0000000
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/InventoryServiceConnector.cs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,582 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
- * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
- *
- * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
- * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
- *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
- *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
- *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
- *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
- *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
- *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
- *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
- * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
- * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
- * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
- * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
- * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
- * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
- * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
- * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- */
-
-using log4net;
-using System;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
-using System.IO;
-using System.Reflection;
-using Nini.Config;
-using OpenSim.Framework;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
-using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
-using OpenMetaverse;
-
-namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
-{
-    public class InventoryServicesConnector : ISessionAuthInventoryService
-    {
-        private static readonly ILog m_log =
-                LogManager.GetLogger(
-                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
-
-        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
-
-        private Dictionary<UUID, InventoryReceiptCallback> m_RequestingInventory = new Dictionary<UUID, InventoryReceiptCallback>();
-        private Dictionary<UUID, DateTime> m_RequestTime = new Dictionary<UUID, DateTime>();
-
-        public InventoryServicesConnector()
-        {
-        }
-
-        public InventoryServicesConnector(string serverURI)
-        {
-            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
-        }
-
-        public InventoryServicesConnector(IConfigSource source)
-        {
-            Initialise(source);
-        }
-
-        public virtual void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
-        {
-            IConfig inventoryConfig = source.Configs["InventoryService"];
-            if (inventoryConfig == null)
-            {
-                m_log.Error("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: InventoryService missing from OpenSim.ini");
-                throw new Exception("InventoryService missing from OpenSim.ini");
-            }
-
-            string serviceURI = inventoryConfig.GetString("InventoryServerURI",
-                    String.Empty);
-
-            if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
-            {
-                m_log.Error("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section InventoryService");
-                throw new Exception("Unable to proceed. Please make sure your ini files in config-include are updated according to .example's");
-            }
-            m_ServerURI = serviceURI.TrimEnd('/');
-        }
-
-        #region ISessionAuthInventoryService
-
-        public string Host
-        {
-            get { return m_ServerURI; }
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Caller must catch eventual Exceptions.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userID"></param>
-        /// <param name="sessionID"></param>
-        /// <param name="callback"></param>
-        public void GetUserInventory(string userIDStr, UUID sessionID, InventoryReceiptCallback callback)
-        {
-            UUID userID = UUID.Zero;
-            if (UUID.TryParse(userIDStr, out userID))
-            {
-                lock (m_RequestingInventory)
-                {
-                    // *HACK ALERT*
-
-                    // If an inventory request times out, it blocks any further requests from the 
-                    // same user, even after a relog. This is bad, and makes me sad.
-
-                    // Really, we should detect a timeout and report a failure to the callback,
-                    // BUT in my testing i found that it's hard to detect a timeout.. sometimes,
-                    // a partial response is recieved, and sometimes a null response.
-
-                    // So, for now, add a timer of ten seconds (which is the request timeout).
-
-                    // This should basically have the same effect.
-
-                    lock (m_RequestTime)
-                    {
-                        if (m_RequestTime.ContainsKey(userID))
-                        {
-                            TimeSpan interval = DateTime.Now - m_RequestTime[userID];
-                            if (interval.TotalSeconds > 10)
-                            {
-                                m_RequestTime.Remove(userID);
-                                if (m_RequestingInventory.ContainsKey(userID))
-                                {
-                                    m_RequestingInventory.Remove(userID);
-                                }
-                            }
-                        }
-                        if (!m_RequestingInventory.ContainsKey(userID))
-                        {
-                            m_RequestTime.Add(userID, DateTime.Now);
-                            m_RequestingInventory.Add(userID, callback);
-                        }
-                        else
-                        {
-                            m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: GetUserInventory - ignoring repeated request for user {0}", userID);
-                            return;
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-
-                m_log.InfoFormat(
-                    "[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Requesting inventory from {0}/GetInventory/ for user {1}",
-                    m_ServerURI, userID);
-
-                RestSessionObjectPosterResponse<Guid, InventoryCollection> requester
-                    = new RestSessionObjectPosterResponse<Guid, InventoryCollection>();
-                requester.ResponseCallback = InventoryResponse;
-
-                requester.BeginPostObject(m_ServerURI + "/GetInventory/", userID.Guid, sessionID.ToString(), userID.ToString());
-            }
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets the user folder for the given folder-type
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userID"></param>
-        /// <param name="type"></param>
-        /// <returns></returns>
-        public Dictionary<AssetType, InventoryFolderBase> GetSystemFolders(string userID, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            List<InventoryFolderBase> folders = null;
-            Dictionary<AssetType, InventoryFolderBase> dFolders = new Dictionary<AssetType, InventoryFolderBase>();
-            try
-            {
-                folders = SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<Guid, List<InventoryFolderBase>>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/SystemFolders/", new Guid(userID), sessionID.ToString(), userID.ToString());
-
-                foreach (InventoryFolderBase f in folders)
-                    dFolders[(AssetType)f.Type] = f;
-
-                return dFolders;
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                // Maybe we're talking to an old inventory server. Try this other thing.
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: GetSystemFolders operation failed, {0} {1} (old sever?). Trying GetInventory.",
-                     e.Source, e.Message);
-
-                try
-                {
-                    InventoryCollection inventory = SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<Guid, InventoryCollection>.BeginPostObject(
-                        "POST", m_ServerURI + "/GetInventory/", new Guid(userID), sessionID.ToString(), userID.ToString());
-                    folders = inventory.Folders;
-                }
-                catch (Exception ex)
-                {
-                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: GetInventory operation also failed, {0} {1}. Giving up.",
-                         e.Source, ex.Message);
-                }
-
-                if ((folders != null) && (folders.Count > 0))
-                {
-                    m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Received entire inventory ({0} folders) for user {1}",
-                        folders.Count, userID);
-                    foreach (InventoryFolderBase f in folders)
-                    {
-                        if ((f.Type != (short)AssetType.Folder) && (f.Type != (short)AssetType.Unknown))
-                        dFolders[(AssetType)f.Type] = f;
-                    }
-
-                    UUID rootFolderID = dFolders[AssetType.Animation].ParentID;
-                    InventoryFolderBase rootFolder = new InventoryFolderBase(rootFolderID, new UUID(userID));
-                    rootFolder = QueryFolder(userID, rootFolder, sessionID);
-                    dFolders[AssetType.Folder] = rootFolder;
-                    m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: {0} system folders for user {1}", dFolders.Count, userID);
-                    return dFolders;
-                }
-            }
-
-            return new Dictionary<AssetType, InventoryFolderBase>();
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets everything (folders and items) inside a folder
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userId"></param>
-        /// <param name="folderID"></param>
-        /// <returns></returns>
-        public InventoryCollection GetFolderContent(string userID, UUID folderID, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                // normal case
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<Guid, InventoryCollection>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/GetFolderContent/", folderID.Guid, sessionID.ToString(), userID.ToString());
-            }
-            catch (TimeoutException e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat(
-                    "[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: GetFolderContent operation to {0} for {1} timed out {2} {3}.",
-                    m_ServerURI, folderID, e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: GetFolderContent operation failed for {0}, {1} {2} (old server?).",
-                    folderID, e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            InventoryCollection nullCollection = new InventoryCollection();
-            nullCollection.Folders = new List<InventoryFolderBase>();
-            nullCollection.Items = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
-            nullCollection.UserID = new UUID(userID);
-            return nullCollection;
-        }
-
-        public bool AddFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryFolderBase, bool>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/NewFolder/", folder, sessionID.ToString(), folder.Owner.ToString());
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Add new inventory folder operation failed for {0} {1}, {2} {3}",
-                     folder.Name, folder.ID, e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool UpdateFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryFolderBase, bool>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/UpdateFolder/", folder, sessionID.ToString(), folder.Owner.ToString());
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Update inventory folder operation failed for {0} {1}, {2} {3}",
-                    folder.Name, folder.ID, e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool DeleteFolders(string userID, List<UUID> folderIDs, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                List<Guid> guids = new List<Guid>();
-                foreach (UUID u in folderIDs)
-                    guids.Add(u.Guid);
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<List<Guid>, bool>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/DeleteFolders/", guids, sessionID.ToString(), userID);
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Delete inventory folders operation failed, {0} {1}",
-                     e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool MoveFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryFolderBase, bool>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/MoveFolder/", folder, sessionID.ToString(), folder.Owner.ToString());
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Move inventory folder operation failed for {0} {1}, {2} {3}",
-                    folder.Name, folder.ID, e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool PurgeFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryFolderBase, bool>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/PurgeFolder/", folder, sessionID.ToString(), folder.Owner.ToString());
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Purge inventory folder operation failed for {0} {1}, {2} {3}",
-                    folder.Name, folder.ID, e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public List<InventoryItemBase> GetFolderItems(string userID, UUID folderID, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                InventoryFolderBase folder = new InventoryFolderBase(folderID, new UUID(userID));
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryFolderBase, List<InventoryItemBase>>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/GetItems/", folder, sessionID.ToString(), userID);
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Get folder items operation failed for folder {0}, {1} {2}",
-                    folderID, e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public bool AddItem(string userID, InventoryItemBase item, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryItemBase, bool>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/NewItem/", item, sessionID.ToString(), item.Owner.ToString());
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Add new inventory item operation failed for {0} {1}, {2} {3}",
-                    item.Name, item.ID, e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool UpdateItem(string userID, InventoryItemBase item, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryItemBase, bool>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/NewItem/", item, sessionID.ToString(), item.Owner.ToString());
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Update new inventory item operation failed for {0} {1}, {2} {3}",
-                    item.Name, item.ID, e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        /**
-         * MoveItems Async group
-         */
-
-        delegate void MoveItemsDelegate(string userID, List<InventoryItemBase> items, UUID sessionID);
-
-        private void MoveItemsAsync(string userID, List<InventoryItemBase> items, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            if (items == null)
-            {
-                m_log.WarnFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: request to move items got a null list.");
-                return;
-            }
-
-            try
-            {
-                //SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<List<InventoryItemBase>, bool>.BeginPostObject(
-                //    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/MoveItems/", items, sessionID.ToString(), userID.ToString());
-
-                //// Success
-                //return;
-                string uri = m_ServerURI + "/inventory/" + userID;
-                if (SynchronousRestObjectRequester.
-                        MakeRequest<List<InventoryItemBase>, bool>("PUT", uri, items))
-                    m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: move {0} items poster succeeded {1}", items.Count, uri);
-                else
-                    m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: move {0} items poster failed {1}", items.Count, uri); ;
-
-                return;
-
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Move inventory items operation failed, {0} {1} (old server?). Trying slow way.",
-                     e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-        }
-
-        private void MoveItemsCompleted(IAsyncResult iar)
-        {
-            MoveItemsDelegate d = (MoveItemsDelegate)iar.AsyncState;
-            d.EndInvoke(iar);
-        }
-
-        public bool MoveItems(string userID, List<InventoryItemBase> items, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            MoveItemsDelegate d = MoveItemsAsync;
-            d.BeginInvoke(userID, items, sessionID, MoveItemsCompleted, d);
-            return true;
-        }
-
-        public bool DeleteItems(string userID, List<UUID> items, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                List<Guid> guids = new List<Guid>();
-                foreach (UUID u in items)
-                    guids.Add(u.Guid);
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<List<Guid>, bool>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/DeleteItem/", guids, sessionID.ToString(), userID);
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Delete inventory items operation failed, {0} {1}",
-                     e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public InventoryItemBase QueryItem(string userID, InventoryItemBase item, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryItemBase, InventoryItemBase>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/QueryItem/", item, sessionID.ToString(), item.Owner.ToString());
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Query inventory item operation failed, {0} {1}",
-                     e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public InventoryFolderBase QueryFolder(string userID, InventoryFolderBase folder, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryFolderBase, InventoryFolderBase>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/QueryFolder/", folder, sessionID.ToString(), userID);
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Query inventory folder operation failed, {0} {1}",
-                     e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public int GetAssetPermissions(string userID, UUID assetID, UUID sessionID)
-        {
-            try
-            {
-                InventoryItemBase item = new InventoryItemBase();
-                item.Owner = new UUID(userID);
-                item.AssetID = assetID;
-                return SynchronousRestSessionObjectPoster<InventoryItemBase, int>.BeginPostObject(
-                    "POST", m_ServerURI + "/AssetPermissions/", item, sessionID.ToString(), userID);
-            }
-            catch (Exception e)
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: AssetPermissions operation failed, {0} {1}",
-                     e.Source, e.Message);
-            }
-
-            return 0;
-        }
-
-        #endregion
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Callback used by the inventory server GetInventory request
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userID"></param>
-        private void InventoryResponse(InventoryCollection response)
-        {
-            UUID userID = response.UserID;
-            InventoryReceiptCallback callback = null;
-            lock (m_RequestingInventory)
-            {
-                if (m_RequestingInventory.ContainsKey(userID))
-                {
-                    callback = m_RequestingInventory[userID];
-                    m_RequestingInventory.Remove(userID);
-                    lock (m_RequestTime)
-                    {
-                        if (m_RequestTime.ContainsKey(userID))
-                        {
-                            m_RequestTime.Remove(userID);
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-                else
-                {
-                    m_log.WarnFormat(
-                        "[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: " +
-                        "Received inventory response for {0} for which we do not have a record of requesting!",
-                        userID);
-                    return;
-                }
-            }
-
-            m_log.InfoFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: " +
-                             "Received inventory response for user {0} containing {1} folders and {2} items",
-                             userID, response.Folders.Count, response.Items.Count);
-
-            InventoryFolderImpl rootFolder = null;
-
-            ICollection<InventoryFolderImpl> folders = new List<InventoryFolderImpl>();
-            ICollection<InventoryItemBase> items = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
-
-            foreach (InventoryFolderBase folder in response.Folders)
-            {
-                if (folder.ParentID == UUID.Zero)
-                {
-                    rootFolder = new InventoryFolderImpl(folder);
-                    folders.Add(rootFolder);
-
-                    break;
-                }
-            }
-
-            if (rootFolder != null)
-            {
-                foreach (InventoryFolderBase folder in response.Folders)
-                {
-                    if (folder.ID != rootFolder.ID)
-                    {
-                        folders.Add(new InventoryFolderImpl(folder));
-                    }
-                }
-
-                foreach (InventoryItemBase item in response.Items)
-                {
-                    items.Add(item);
-                }
-            }
-            else
-            {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Did not get back an inventory containing a root folder for user {0}", userID);
-            }
-
-            callback(folders, items);
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/QuickAndDirtyInventoryServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/QuickAndDirtyInventoryServiceConnector.cs
deleted file mode 100644
index a7aa138..0000000
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/QuickAndDirtyInventoryServiceConnector.cs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,196 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
- * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
- *
- * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
- * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
- *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
- *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
- *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
- *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
- *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
- *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
- *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
- * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
- * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
- * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
- * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
- * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
- * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
- * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
- * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- */
-
-using log4net;
-using System;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
-using System.IO;
-using System.Reflection;
-using Nini.Config;
-using OpenSim.Framework;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
-using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
-using OpenMetaverse;
-
-namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
-{
-    /// <summary>
-    /// This connector is temporary. It's used by the user server, before that server is refactored.
-    /// </summary>
-    public class QuickAndDirtyInventoryServiceConnector : IInventoryService
-    {
-//        private static readonly ILog m_log =
-//                LogManager.GetLogger(
-//                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
-
-        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
-
-        //private Dictionary<UUID, InventoryReceiptCallback> m_RequestingInventory = new Dictionary<UUID, InventoryReceiptCallback>();
-
-        public QuickAndDirtyInventoryServiceConnector()
-        {
-        }
-
-        public QuickAndDirtyInventoryServiceConnector(string serverURI)
-        {
-            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// <see cref="OpenSim.Framework.Communications.IInterServiceInventoryServices"/>
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userId"></param>
-        /// <returns></returns>
-        public bool CreateUserInventory(UUID userId)
-        {
-            return SynchronousRestObjectPoster.BeginPostObject<Guid, bool>(
-                "POST", m_ServerURI + "CreateInventory/", userId.Guid);
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// <see cref="OpenSim.Framework.Communications.IInterServiceInventoryServices"/>
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userId"></param>
-        /// <returns></returns>
-        public List<InventoryFolderBase> GetInventorySkeleton(UUID userId)
-        {
-            return SynchronousRestObjectPoster.BeginPostObject<Guid, List<InventoryFolderBase>>(
-                "POST", m_ServerURI + "RootFolders/", userId.Guid);
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Returns a list of all the active gestures in a user's inventory.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="userId">
-        /// The <see cref="UUID"/> of the user
-        /// </param>
-        /// <returns>
-        /// A flat list of the gesture items.
-        /// </returns>
-        public List<InventoryItemBase> GetActiveGestures(UUID userId)
-        {
-            return SynchronousRestObjectPoster.BeginPostObject<Guid, List<InventoryItemBase>>(
-                "POST", m_ServerURI + "ActiveGestures/", userId.Guid);
-        }
-
-        public InventoryCollection GetUserInventory(UUID userID)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public void GetUserInventory(UUID userID, InventoryReceiptCallback callback)
-        {
-        }
-
-        public InventoryFolderBase GetFolderForType(UUID userID, AssetType type)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public InventoryCollection GetFolderContent(UUID userID, UUID folderID)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public List<InventoryItemBase> GetFolderItems(UUID userID, UUID folderID)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public bool AddFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool UpdateFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool MoveFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool DeleteFolders(UUID ownerID, List<UUID> folderIDs)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-
-        public bool PurgeFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool AddItem(InventoryItemBase item)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool UpdateItem(InventoryItemBase item)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool MoveItems(UUID ownerID, List<InventoryItemBase> items)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public bool DeleteItems(UUID owner, List<UUID> itemIDs)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public InventoryItemBase GetItem(InventoryItemBase item)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public InventoryFolderBase GetFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public bool HasInventoryForUser(UUID userID)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        public InventoryFolderBase GetRootFolder(UUID userID)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public int GetAssetPermissions(UUID userID, UUID assetID)
-        {
-            return 0;
-        }
-
-    }
-}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/XInventoryConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/XInventoryConnector.cs
index b9ccd7e..a662abb 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/XInventoryConnector.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Inventory/XInventoryConnector.cs
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using OpenSim.Server.Base;
 using OpenMetaverse;
@@ -68,7 +67,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             IConfig assetConfig = source.Configs["InventoryService"];
             if (assetConfig == null)
             {
-                m_log.Error("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: InventoryService missing from OpanSim.ini");
+                m_log.Error("[INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: InventoryService missing from OpenSim.ini");
                 throw new Exception("Inventory connector init error");
             }
 
@@ -92,6 +91,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             if (ret == null)
                 return false;
+            if (ret.Count == 0)
+                return false;
 
             return bool.Parse(ret["RESULT"].ToString());
         }
@@ -105,11 +106,20 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             if (ret == null)
                 return null;
+            if (ret.Count == 0)
+                return null;
 
             List<InventoryFolderBase> folders = new List<InventoryFolderBase>();
 
-            foreach (Object o in ret.Values)
-                folders.Add(BuildFolder((Dictionary<string,object>)o));
+            try
+            {
+                foreach (Object o in ret.Values)
+                    folders.Add(BuildFolder((Dictionary<string, object>)o));
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY CONNECTOR STUB]: Exception unwrapping folder list: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
 
             return folders;
         }
@@ -123,11 +133,10 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             if (ret == null)
                 return null;
-
             if (ret.Count == 0)
                 return null;
 
-            return BuildFolder(ret);
+            return BuildFolder((Dictionary<string, object>)ret["folder"]);
         }
 
         public InventoryFolderBase GetFolderForType(UUID principalID, AssetType type)
@@ -140,49 +149,53 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             if (ret == null)
                 return null;
-
             if (ret.Count == 0)
                 return null;
 
-            return BuildFolder(ret);
+            return BuildFolder((Dictionary<string, object>)ret["folder"]);
         }
 
         public InventoryCollection GetFolderContent(UUID principalID, UUID folderID)
         {
-            Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("GETFOLDERCONTENT",
-                    new Dictionary<string,object> {
-                        { "PRINCIPAL", principalID.ToString() },
-                        { "FOLDER", folderID.ToString() }
-                    });
-
-            if (ret == null)
-                return null;
-
-            if (ret.Count == 0)
-                return null;
-
-            
             InventoryCollection inventory = new InventoryCollection();
             inventory.Folders = new List<InventoryFolderBase>();
             inventory.Items = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
             inventory.UserID = principalID;
-            
-            Dictionary<string,object> folders =
-                    (Dictionary<string,object>)ret["FOLDERS"];
-            Dictionary<string,object> items =
-                    (Dictionary<string,object>)ret["ITEMS"];
 
-            foreach (Object o in folders.Values)
-                inventory.Folders.Add(BuildFolder((Dictionary<string,object>)o));
-            foreach (Object o in items.Values)
-                inventory.Items.Add(BuildItem((Dictionary<string,object>)o));
+            try
+            {
+                Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("GETFOLDERCONTENT",
+                        new Dictionary<string,object> {
+                            { "PRINCIPAL", principalID.ToString() },
+                            { "FOLDER", folderID.ToString() }
+                        });
+
+                if (ret == null)
+                    return null;
+                if (ret.Count == 0)
+                    return null;
+
+                Dictionary<string,object> folders =
+                        (Dictionary<string,object>)ret["FOLDERS"];
+                Dictionary<string,object> items =
+                        (Dictionary<string,object>)ret["ITEMS"];
+
+                foreach (Object o in folders.Values) // getting the values directly, we don't care about the keys folder_i
+                    inventory.Folders.Add(BuildFolder((Dictionary<string, object>)o));
+                foreach (Object o in items.Values) // getting the values directly, we don't care about the keys item_i
+                    inventory.Items.Add(BuildItem((Dictionary<string, object>)o));
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY CONNECTOR STUB]: Exception in GetFolderContent: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
 
             return inventory;
         }
 
         public List<InventoryItemBase> GetFolderItems(UUID principalID, UUID folderID)
         {
-            Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("GETFOLDERCONTENT",
+            Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("GETFOLDERITEMS",
                     new Dictionary<string,object> {
                         { "PRINCIPAL", principalID.ToString() },
                         { "FOLDER", folderID.ToString() }
@@ -190,17 +203,15 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             if (ret == null)
                 return null;
-
             if (ret.Count == 0)
                 return null;
 
-            
-            List<InventoryItemBase> items = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
-            
-            foreach (Object o in ret.Values)
-                items.Add(BuildItem((Dictionary<string,object>)o));
+            Dictionary<string, object> items = (Dictionary<string, object>)ret["ITEMS"];
+            List<InventoryItemBase> fitems = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
+            foreach (Object o in items.Values) // getting the values directly, we don't care about the keys item_i
+                fitems.Add(BuildItem((Dictionary<string, object>)o));
 
-            return items;
+            return fitems;
         }
 
         public bool AddFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
@@ -244,7 +255,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("MOVEFOLDER",
                     new Dictionary<string,object> {
                         { "ParentID", folder.ParentID.ToString() },
-                        { "ID", folder.ID.ToString() }
+                        { "ID", folder.ID.ToString() },
+                        { "PRINCIPAL", folder.Owner.ToString() }
                     });
 
             if (ret == null)
@@ -287,6 +299,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         public bool AddItem(InventoryItemBase item)
         {
+            if (item.CreatorData == null)
+                item.CreatorData = String.Empty;
             Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("ADDITEM",
                     new Dictionary<string,object> {
                         { "AssetID", item.AssetID.ToString() },
@@ -297,6 +311,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                         { "InvType", item.InvType.ToString() },
                         { "Folder", item.Folder.ToString() },
                         { "CreatorId", item.CreatorId.ToString() },
+                        { "CreatorData", item.CreatorData.ToString() },
                         { "Description", item.Description.ToString() },
                         { "NextPermissions", item.NextPermissions.ToString() },
                         { "CurrentPermissions", item.CurrentPermissions.ToString() },
@@ -319,6 +334,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         public bool UpdateItem(InventoryItemBase item)
         {
+            if (item.CreatorData == null)
+                item.CreatorData = String.Empty;
             Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("UPDATEITEM",
                     new Dictionary<string,object> {
                         { "AssetID", item.AssetID.ToString() },
@@ -329,6 +346,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                         { "InvType", item.InvType.ToString() },
                         { "Folder", item.Folder.ToString() },
                         { "CreatorId", item.CreatorId.ToString() },
+                        { "CreatorData", item.CreatorData.ToString() },
                         { "Description", item.Description.ToString() },
                         { "NextPermissions", item.NextPermissions.ToString() },
                         { "CurrentPermissions", item.CurrentPermissions.ToString() },
@@ -362,7 +380,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("MOVEITEMS",
                     new Dictionary<string,object> {
-                        { "PrincipalID", principalID.ToString() },
+                        { "PRINCIPAL", principalID.ToString() },
                         { "IDLIST", idlist },
                         { "DESTLIST", destlist }
                     });
@@ -394,34 +412,50 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         public InventoryItemBase GetItem(InventoryItemBase item)
         {
-            Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("GETITEM",
-                    new Dictionary<string,object> {
+            try
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> ret = MakeRequest("GETITEM",
+                        new Dictionary<string, object> {
                         { "ID", item.ID.ToString() }
                     });
 
-            if (ret == null)
-                return null;
+                if (ret == null)
+                    return null;
+                if (ret.Count == 0)
+                    return null;
 
-            if (ret.Count == 0)
-                return null;
+                return BuildItem((Dictionary<string, object>)ret["item"]);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY CONNECTOR STUB]: Exception in GetItem: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
 
-            return BuildItem(ret);
+            return null;
         }
 
         public InventoryFolderBase GetFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
         {
-            Dictionary<string,object> ret = MakeRequest("GETFOLDER",
-                    new Dictionary<string,object> {
+            try
+            {
+                Dictionary<string, object> ret = MakeRequest("GETFOLDER",
+                        new Dictionary<string, object> {
                         { "ID", folder.ID.ToString() }
                     });
 
-            if (ret == null)
-                return null;
+                if (ret == null)
+                    return null;
+                if (ret.Count == 0)
+                    return null;
 
-            if (ret.Count == 0)
-                return null;
+                return BuildFolder((Dictionary<string, object>)ret["folder"]);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY CONNECTOR STUB]: Exception in GetFolder: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
 
-            return BuildFolder(ret);
+            return null;
         }
 
         public List<InventoryItemBase> GetActiveGestures(UUID principalID)
@@ -436,8 +470,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             List<InventoryItemBase> items = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
 
-            foreach (Object o in ret.Values)
-                items.Add(BuildItem((Dictionary<string,object>)o));
+            foreach (Object o in ret.Values) // getting the values directly, we don't care about the keys item_i
+                items.Add(BuildItem((Dictionary<string, object>)o));
 
             return items;
         }
@@ -494,13 +528,20 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
         {
             InventoryFolderBase folder = new InventoryFolderBase();
 
-            folder.ParentID =  new UUID(data["ParentID"].ToString());
-            folder.Type = short.Parse(data["Type"].ToString());
-            folder.Version = ushort.Parse(data["Version"].ToString());
-            folder.Name = data["Name"].ToString();
-            folder.Owner =  new UUID(data["Owner"].ToString());
-            folder.ID = new UUID(data["ID"].ToString());
-            
+            try
+            {
+                folder.ParentID = new UUID(data["ParentID"].ToString());
+                folder.Type = short.Parse(data["Type"].ToString());
+                folder.Version = ushort.Parse(data["Version"].ToString());
+                folder.Name = data["Name"].ToString();
+                folder.Owner = new UUID(data["Owner"].ToString());
+                folder.ID = new UUID(data["ID"].ToString());
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY CONNECTOR STUB]: Exception building folder: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
             return folder;
         }
 
@@ -508,28 +549,40 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
         {
             InventoryItemBase item = new InventoryItemBase();
 
-            item.AssetID = new UUID(data["AssetID"].ToString());
-            item.AssetType = int.Parse(data["AssetType"].ToString());
-            item.Name = data["Name"].ToString();
-            item.Owner = new UUID(data["Owner"].ToString());
-            item.ID = new UUID(data["ID"].ToString());
-            item.InvType = int.Parse(data["InvType"].ToString());
-            item.Folder = new UUID(data["Folder"].ToString());
-            item.CreatorId = data["CreatorId"].ToString();
-            item.Description = data["Description"].ToString();
-            item.NextPermissions = uint.Parse(data["NextPermissions"].ToString());
-            item.CurrentPermissions = uint.Parse(data["CurrentPermissions"].ToString());
-            item.BasePermissions = uint.Parse(data["BasePermissions"].ToString());
-            item.EveryOnePermissions = uint.Parse(data["EveryOnePermissions"].ToString());
-            item.GroupPermissions = uint.Parse(data["GroupPermissions"].ToString());
-            item.GroupID = new UUID(data["GroupID"].ToString());
-            item.GroupOwned = bool.Parse(data["GroupOwned"].ToString());
-            item.SalePrice = int.Parse(data["SalePrice"].ToString());
-            item.SaleType = byte.Parse(data["SaleType"].ToString());
-            item.Flags = uint.Parse(data["Flags"].ToString());
-            item.CreationDate = int.Parse(data["CreationDate"].ToString());
+            try
+            {
+                item.AssetID = new UUID(data["AssetID"].ToString());
+                item.AssetType = int.Parse(data["AssetType"].ToString());
+                item.Name = data["Name"].ToString();
+                item.Owner = new UUID(data["Owner"].ToString());
+                item.ID = new UUID(data["ID"].ToString());
+                item.InvType = int.Parse(data["InvType"].ToString());
+                item.Folder = new UUID(data["Folder"].ToString());
+                item.CreatorId = data["CreatorId"].ToString();
+                if (data.ContainsKey("CreatorData"))
+                    item.CreatorData = data["CreatorData"].ToString();
+                else
+                    item.CreatorData = String.Empty;
+                item.Description = data["Description"].ToString();
+                item.NextPermissions = uint.Parse(data["NextPermissions"].ToString());
+                item.CurrentPermissions = uint.Parse(data["CurrentPermissions"].ToString());
+                item.BasePermissions = uint.Parse(data["BasePermissions"].ToString());
+                item.EveryOnePermissions = uint.Parse(data["EveryOnePermissions"].ToString());
+                item.GroupPermissions = uint.Parse(data["GroupPermissions"].ToString());
+                item.GroupID = new UUID(data["GroupID"].ToString());
+                item.GroupOwned = bool.Parse(data["GroupOwned"].ToString());
+                item.SalePrice = int.Parse(data["SalePrice"].ToString());
+                item.SaleType = byte.Parse(data["SaleType"].ToString());
+                item.Flags = uint.Parse(data["Flags"].ToString());
+                item.CreationDate = int.Parse(data["CreationDate"].ToString());
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY CONNECTOR STUB]: Exception building item: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
 
             return item;
         }
+
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Land/LandServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Land/LandServiceConnector.cs
index 06bc11c..833e22a 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Land/LandServiceConnector.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Land/LandServiceConnector.cs
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ using System.Reflection;
 using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 using Nwc.XmlRpc;
@@ -64,7 +63,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             m_GridService = gridServices;
         }
 
-        public virtual LandData GetLandData(ulong regionHandle, uint x, uint y)
+        public virtual LandData GetLandData(UUID scopeID, ulong regionHandle, uint x, uint y, out byte regionAccess)
         {
             LandData landData = null;
             Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
@@ -74,20 +73,20 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
             IList paramList = new ArrayList();
             paramList.Add(hash);
+            regionAccess = 42; // Default to adult. Better safe...
 
             try
             {
                 uint xpos = 0, ypos = 0;
                 Utils.LongToUInts(regionHandle, out xpos, out ypos);
-                GridRegion info = m_GridService.GetRegionByPosition(UUID.Zero, (int)xpos, (int)ypos);
+                GridRegion info = m_GridService.GetRegionByPosition(scopeID, (int)xpos, (int)ypos);
                 if (info != null) // just to be sure
                 {
                     XmlRpcRequest request = new XmlRpcRequest("land_data", paramList);
-                    string uri = "http://" + info.ExternalEndPoint.Address + ":" + info.HttpPort + "/";
-                    XmlRpcResponse response = request.Send(uri, 10000);
+                    XmlRpcResponse response = request.Send(info.ServerURI, 10000);
                     if (response.IsFault)
                     {
-                        m_log.ErrorFormat("[LAND CONNECTOR] remote call returned an error: {0}", response.FaultString);
+                        m_log.ErrorFormat("[LAND CONNECTOR]: remote call returned an error: {0}", response.FaultString);
                     }
                     else
                     {
@@ -107,19 +106,25 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                             landData.SalePrice = Convert.ToInt32(hash["SalePrice"]);
                             landData.SnapshotID = new UUID((string)hash["SnapshotID"]);
                             landData.UserLocation = Vector3.Parse((string)hash["UserLocation"]);
-                            m_log.DebugFormat("[OGS1 GRID SERVICES] Got land data for parcel {0}", landData.Name);
+                            if (hash["RegionAccess"] != null)
+                                regionAccess = (byte)Convert.ToInt32((string)hash["RegionAccess"]);
+                            m_log.DebugFormat("[LAND CONNECTOR]: Got land data for parcel {0}", landData.Name);
                         }
                         catch (Exception e)
                         {
-                            m_log.Error("[LAND CONNECTOR] Got exception while parsing land-data:", e);
+                            m_log.ErrorFormat(
+                                "[LAND CONNECTOR]: Got exception while parsing land-data: {0} {1}", 
+                                e.Message, e.StackTrace);
                         }
                     }
                 }
-                else m_log.WarnFormat("[LAND CONNECTOR] Couldn't find region with handle {0}", regionHandle);
+                else 
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[LAND CONNECTOR]: Couldn't find region with handle {0}", regionHandle);
             }
             catch (Exception e)
             {
-                m_log.ErrorFormat("[LAND CONNECTOR] Couldn't contact region {0}: {1}", regionHandle, e);
+                m_log.ErrorFormat(
+                    "[LAND CONNECTOR]: Couldn't contact region {0}: {1} {2}", regionHandle, e.Message, e.StackTrace);
             }
         
             return landData;
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/MapImage/MapImageServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/MapImage/MapImageServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e46714e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/MapImage/MapImageServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,158 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using log4net;
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
+{
+    public class MapImageServicesConnector : IMapImageService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+
+        public MapImageServicesConnector()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public MapImageServicesConnector(string serverURI)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+        public MapImageServicesConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            Initialise(source);
+        }
+
+        public virtual void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig config = source.Configs["MapImageService"];
+            if (config == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[MAP IMAGE CONNECTOR]: MapImageService missing");
+                throw new Exception("MapImage connector init error");
+            }
+
+            string serviceURI = config.GetString("MapImageServerURI",
+                    String.Empty);
+
+            if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[MAP IMAGE CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section MapImageService");
+                throw new Exception("MapImage connector init error");
+            }
+            m_ServerURI = serviceURI;
+            m_ServerURI = serviceURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+        public bool AddMapTile(int x, int y, byte[] jpgData, out string reason)
+        {
+            reason = string.Empty;
+            int tickstart = Util.EnvironmentTickCount();
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            sendData["X"] = x.ToString();
+            sendData["Y"] = y.ToString();
+            sendData["TYPE"] = "image/jpeg";
+            sendData["DATA"] = Convert.ToBase64String(jpgData);
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/map",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("Result") && (replyData["Result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success"))
+                    {
+                        return true;
+                    }
+                    else if (replyData.ContainsKey("Result") && (replyData["Result"].ToString().ToLower() == "failure"))
+                    {
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE CONNECTOR]: Registration failed: {0}", replyData["Message"].ToString());
+                        reason = replyData["Message"].ToString();
+                        return false;
+                    }
+                    else if (!replyData.ContainsKey("Result"))
+                    {
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE CONNECTOR]: reply data does not contain result field");
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE CONNECTOR]: unexpected result {0}", replyData["Result"].ToString());
+                        reason = "Unexpected result " + replyData["Result"].ToString();
+                    }
+
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE CONNECTOR]: Map post received null reply");
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting grid server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+            finally
+            {
+                // This just dumps a warning for any operation that takes more than 100 ms
+                int tickdiff = Util.EnvironmentTickCountSubtract(tickstart);
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE CONNECTOR]: map tile uploaded in {0}ms", tickdiff);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+
+        }
+
+        public byte[] GetMapTile(string fileName, out string format)
+        {
+            format = string.Empty;
+            new Exception("GetMapTile method not Implemented");
+            return null;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Neighbour/NeighbourServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Neighbour/NeighbourServiceConnector.cs
index 0a982f8..888b072 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Neighbour/NeighbourServiceConnector.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Neighbour/NeighbourServiceConnector.cs
@@ -36,7 +36,6 @@ using System.Text;
 using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
-using OpenSim.Framework.Servers.HttpServer;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
@@ -71,7 +70,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
         {
             uint x = 0, y = 0;
             Utils.LongToUInts(regionHandle, out x, out y);
-            GridRegion regInfo = m_GridService.GetRegionByPosition(UUID.Zero, (int)x, (int)y);
+            GridRegion regInfo = m_GridService.GetRegionByPosition(thisRegion.ScopeID, (int)x, (int)y);
             if ((regInfo != null) &&
                 // Don't remote-call this instance; that's a startup hickup
                 !((regInfo.ExternalHostName == thisRegion.ExternalHostName) && (regInfo.HttpPort == thisRegion.HttpPort)))
@@ -87,13 +86,27 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
 
         public bool DoHelloNeighbourCall(GridRegion region, RegionInfo thisRegion)
         {
-            string uri = "http://" + region.ExternalEndPoint.Address + ":" + region.HttpPort + "/region/" + thisRegion.RegionID + "/";
-            //m_log.Debug("   >>> DoHelloNeighbourCall <<< " + uri);
+            string uri = region.ServerURI + "region/" + thisRegion.RegionID + "/";
+//            m_log.Debug("   >>> DoHelloNeighbourCall <<< " + uri);
 
-            WebRequest HelloNeighbourRequest = WebRequest.Create(uri);
-            HelloNeighbourRequest.Method = "POST";
-            HelloNeighbourRequest.ContentType = "application/json";
-            HelloNeighbourRequest.Timeout = 10000;
+            WebRequest helloNeighbourRequest;
+
+            try
+            {
+                helloNeighbourRequest = WebRequest.Create(uri);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[NEIGHBOUR SERVICE CONNCTOR]: Unable to parse uri {0} to send HelloNeighbour from {1} to {2}.  Exception {3}{4}",
+                    uri, thisRegion.RegionName, region.RegionName, e.Message, e.StackTrace);
+
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            helloNeighbourRequest.Method = "POST";
+            helloNeighbourRequest.ContentType = "application/json";
+            helloNeighbourRequest.Timeout = 10000;
 
             // Fill it in
             OSDMap args = null;
@@ -103,38 +116,48 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             }
             catch (Exception e)
             {
-                m_log.Debug("[REST COMMS]: PackRegionInfoData failed with exception: " + e.Message);
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[NEIGHBOUR SERVICE CONNCTOR]: PackRegionInfoData failed for HelloNeighbour from {0} to {1}.  Exception {2}{3}",
+                    thisRegion.RegionName, region.RegionName, e.Message, e.StackTrace);
+
                 return false;
             }
+
             // Add the regionhandle of the destination region
             args["destination_handle"] = OSD.FromString(region.RegionHandle.ToString());
 
             string strBuffer = "";
             byte[] buffer = new byte[1];
+
             try
             {
                 strBuffer = OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(args);
                 UTF8Encoding str = new UTF8Encoding();
                 buffer = str.GetBytes(strBuffer);
-
             }
             catch (Exception e)
             {
-                m_log.WarnFormat("[REST COMMS]: Exception thrown on serialization of HelloNeighbour: {0}", e.Message);
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[NEIGHBOUR SERVICE CONNCTOR]: Exception thrown on serialization of HelloNeighbour from {0} to {1}.  Exception {2}{3}",
+                    thisRegion.RegionName, region.RegionName, e.Message, e.StackTrace);
+
                 return false;
             }
 
             Stream os = null;
             try
             { // send the Post
-                HelloNeighbourRequest.ContentLength = buffer.Length;   //Count bytes to send
-                os = HelloNeighbourRequest.GetRequestStream();
+                helloNeighbourRequest.ContentLength = buffer.Length;   //Count bytes to send
+                os = helloNeighbourRequest.GetRequestStream();
                 os.Write(buffer, 0, strBuffer.Length);         //Send it
                 //m_log.InfoFormat("[REST COMMS]: Posted HelloNeighbour request to remote sim {0}", uri);
             }
-            catch (Exception ex)
+            catch (Exception e)
             {
-                m_log.InfoFormat("[REST COMMS]: Unable to send HelloNeighbour to {0}: {1}", region.RegionName, ex.Message);
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[NEIGHBOUR SERVICE CONNCTOR]: Unable to send HelloNeighbour from {0} to {1}.  Exception {2}{3}",
+                    thisRegion.RegionName, region.RegionName, e.Message, e.StackTrace);
+
                 return false;
             }
             finally
@@ -149,10 +172,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             StreamReader sr = null;
             try
             {
-                WebResponse webResponse = HelloNeighbourRequest.GetResponse();
+                WebResponse webResponse = helloNeighbourRequest.GetResponse();
                 if (webResponse == null)
                 {
-                    m_log.Info("[REST COMMS]: Null reply on DoHelloNeighbourCall post");
+                    m_log.DebugFormat(
+                        "[REST COMMS]: Null reply on DoHelloNeighbourCall post from {0} to {1}",
+                        thisRegion.RegionName, region.RegionName);
                 }
 
                 sr = new StreamReader(webResponse.GetResponseStream());
@@ -161,9 +186,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
                 //m_log.InfoFormat("[REST COMMS]: DoHelloNeighbourCall reply was {0} ", reply);
 
             }
-            catch (Exception ex)
+            catch (Exception e)
             {
-                m_log.InfoFormat("[REST COMMS]: exception on reply of DoHelloNeighbourCall {0}", ex.Message);
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[NEIGHBOUR SERVICE CONNCTOR]: Exception on reply of DoHelloNeighbourCall from {0} back to {1}.  Exception {2}{3}",
+                    region.RegionName, thisRegion.RegionName, e.Message, e.StackTrace);
+
                 return false;
             }
             finally
@@ -173,8 +201,6 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
             }
 
             return true;
-
         }
-
     }
-}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Presence/PresenceServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Presence/PresenceServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e16dc36
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Presence/PresenceServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,383 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using log4net;
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
+{
+    public class PresenceServicesConnector : IPresenceService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+
+        public PresenceServicesConnector()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public PresenceServicesConnector(string serverURI)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+        public PresenceServicesConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            Initialise(source);
+        }
+
+        public virtual void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["PresenceService"];
+            if (gridConfig == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: PresenceService missing from OpenSim.ini");
+                throw new Exception("Presence connector init error");
+            }
+
+            string serviceURI = gridConfig.GetString("PresenceServerURI",
+                    String.Empty);
+
+            if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section PresenceService");
+                throw new Exception("Presence connector init error");
+            }
+            m_ServerURI = serviceURI;
+        }
+
+
+        #region IPresenceService
+
+        public bool LoginAgent(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID secureSessionID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "login";
+
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID;
+            sendData["SessionID"] = sessionID.ToString();
+            sendData["SecureSessionID"] = secureSessionID.ToString();
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/presence",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: LoginAgent reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: LoginAgent received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting presence server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+
+        }
+
+        public bool LogoutAgent(UUID sessionID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "logout";
+
+            sendData["SessionID"] = sessionID.ToString();
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/presence",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: LogoutAgent reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: LogoutAgent received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting presence server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool LogoutRegionAgents(UUID regionID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "logoutregion";
+
+            sendData["RegionID"] = regionID.ToString();
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/presence",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: LogoutRegionAgents reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: LogoutRegionAgents received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting presence server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool ReportAgent(UUID sessionID, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "report";
+
+            sendData["SessionID"] = sessionID.ToString();
+            sendData["RegionID"] = regionID.ToString();
+
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/presence",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: ReportAgent reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: ReportAgent received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting presence server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public PresenceInfo GetAgent(UUID sessionID)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getagent";
+
+            sendData["SessionID"] = sessionID.ToString();
+
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/presence",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply == null || (reply != null && reply == string.Empty))
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: GetAgent received null or empty reply");
+                    return null;
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting presence server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+            PresenceInfo pinfo = null;
+
+            if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("result") && (replyData["result"] != null))
+            {
+                if (replyData["result"] is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                {
+                    pinfo = new PresenceInfo((Dictionary<string, object>)replyData["result"]);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                                        if (replyData["result"].ToString() == "null")
+                                                return null;
+
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Invalid reply (result not dictionary) received from presence server when querying for sessionID {0}", sessionID.ToString());
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Invalid reply received from presence server when querying for sessionID {0}", sessionID.ToString());
+            }
+
+            return pinfo;
+        }
+
+        public PresenceInfo[] GetAgents(string[] userIDs)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getagents";
+
+            sendData["uuids"] = new List<string>(userIDs);
+
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/presence",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply == null || (reply != null && reply == string.Empty))
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: GetAgents received null or empty reply");
+                    return null;
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting presence server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            List<PresenceInfo> rinfos = new List<PresenceInfo>();
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+            if (replyData != null)
+            {
+                if (replyData.ContainsKey("result") && 
+                    (replyData["result"].ToString() == "null" || replyData["result"].ToString() == "Failure"))
+                {
+                    return new PresenceInfo[0];
+                }
+
+                Dictionary<string, object>.ValueCollection pinfosList = replyData.Values;
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: GetAgents returned {0} elements", pinfosList.Count);
+                foreach (object presence in pinfosList)
+                {
+                    if (presence is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                    {
+                        PresenceInfo pinfo = new PresenceInfo((Dictionary<string, object>)presence);
+                        rinfos.Add(pinfo);
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: GetAgents received invalid response type {0}",
+                            presence.GetType());
+                }
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: GetAgents received null response");
+
+            return rinfos.ToArray();
+        }
+
+
+        #endregion
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianActivityDetector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianActivityDetector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2267325
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianActivityDetector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,114 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Reflection;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using log4net;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    public class SimianActivityDetector
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private IGridUserService m_GridUserService;
+
+        public SimianActivityDetector(IGridUserService guService)
+        {
+            m_GridUserService = guService;
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN ACTIVITY DETECTOR]: Started");
+        }
+
+        public void AddRegion(Scene scene)
+        {
+            // For now the only events we listen to are these
+            // But we could trigger the position update more often
+            scene.EventManager.OnMakeRootAgent += OnMakeRootAgent;
+            scene.EventManager.OnNewClient += OnNewClient;
+            scene.EventManager.OnAvatarEnteringNewParcel += OnEnteringNewParcel;
+        }
+
+        public void RemoveRegion(Scene scene)
+        {
+            scene.EventManager.OnMakeRootAgent -= OnMakeRootAgent;
+            scene.EventManager.OnNewClient -= OnNewClient;
+            scene.EventManager.OnAvatarEnteringNewParcel -= OnEnteringNewParcel;
+        }
+
+        public void OnMakeRootAgent(ScenePresence sp)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN ACTIVITY DETECTOR]: Detected root presence {0} in {1}", sp.UUID, sp.Scene.RegionInfo.RegionName);
+            Util.FireAndForget(delegate(object o)
+            {
+                m_GridUserService.SetLastPosition(sp.UUID.ToString(), sp.ControllingClient.SessionId, sp.Scene.RegionInfo.RegionID, sp.AbsolutePosition, sp.Lookat);
+            });
+        }
+
+        public void OnNewClient(IClientAPI client)
+        {
+            client.OnConnectionClosed += OnConnectionClose;
+        }
+
+        public void OnConnectionClose(IClientAPI client)
+        {
+            if (client.IsLoggingOut)
+            {
+                object sp = null;
+                Vector3 position = new Vector3(128, 128, 0);
+                Vector3 lookat = new Vector3(0, 1, 0);
+
+                if (client.Scene.TryGetScenePresence(client.AgentId, out sp))
+                {
+                    if (sp is ScenePresence)
+                    {
+                        if (((ScenePresence)sp).IsChildAgent)
+                            return;
+
+                        position = ((ScenePresence)sp).AbsolutePosition;
+                        lookat = ((ScenePresence)sp).Lookat;
+                    }
+                }
+
+//                m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN ACTIVITY DETECTOR]: Detected client logout {0} in {1}", client.AgentId, client.Scene.RegionInfo.RegionName);
+                m_GridUserService.LoggedOut(client.AgentId.ToString(), client.SessionId, client.Scene.RegionInfo.RegionID, position, lookat);
+            }
+        }
+
+        void OnEnteringNewParcel(ScenePresence sp, int localLandID, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            // Asynchronously update the position stored in the session table for this agent
+            Util.FireAndForget(delegate(object o)
+            {
+                m_GridUserService.SetLastPosition(sp.UUID.ToString(), sp.ControllingClient.SessionId, sp.Scene.RegionInfo.RegionID, sp.AbsolutePosition, sp.Lookat);
+            });
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianAssetServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianAssetServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9573e21
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianAssetServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,497 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Connects to the SimianGrid asset service
+    /// </summary>
+    [Extension(Path = "/OpenSim/RegionModules", NodeName = "RegionModule")]
+    public class SimianAssetServiceConnector : IAssetService, ISharedRegionModule
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        private static string ZeroID = UUID.Zero.ToString();
+
+        private string m_serverUrl = String.Empty;
+        private IImprovedAssetCache m_cache;
+        private bool m_Enabled = false;
+
+        #region ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public Type ReplaceableInterface { get { return null; } }
+        public void RegionLoaded(Scene scene)
+        {
+            if (m_cache == null)
+            {
+                IImprovedAssetCache cache = scene.RequestModuleInterface<IImprovedAssetCache>();
+                if (cache is ISharedRegionModule)
+                    m_cache = cache;
+            }
+        }
+        public void PostInitialise() { }
+        public void Close() { }
+
+        public SimianAssetServiceConnector() { }
+        public string Name { get { return "SimianAssetServiceConnector"; } }
+        public void AddRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.RegisterModuleInterface<IAssetService>(this); } }
+        public void RemoveRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.UnregisterModuleInterface<IAssetService>(this); } }
+        
+        #endregion ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public SimianAssetServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            CommonInit(source);
+        }
+
+        public SimianAssetServiceConnector(string url)
+        {
+            m_serverUrl = url;
+        }
+
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig moduleConfig = source.Configs["Modules"];
+            if (moduleConfig != null)
+            {
+                string name = moduleConfig.GetString("AssetServices", "");
+                if (name == Name)
+                    CommonInit(source);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private void CommonInit(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["AssetService"];
+            if (gridConfig != null)
+            {
+                string serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("AssetServerURI");
+                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+                {
+                    if (!serviceUrl.EndsWith("/") && !serviceUrl.EndsWith("="))
+                        serviceUrl = serviceUrl + '/';
+                    m_serverUrl = serviceUrl;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: No AssetServerURI specified, disabling connector");
+            else
+                m_Enabled = true;
+        }
+
+        #region IAssetService
+
+        public AssetBase Get(string id)
+        {
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: No AssetServerURI configured");
+                throw new InvalidOperationException();
+            }
+
+            // Cache fetch
+            if (m_cache != null)
+            {
+                AssetBase asset = m_cache.Get(id);
+                if (asset != null)
+                    return asset;
+            }
+
+            return GetRemote(id);
+        }
+
+        public AssetBase GetCached(string id)
+        {
+            if (m_cache != null)
+                return m_cache.Get(id);
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get an asset's metadata
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="id"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public AssetMetadata GetMetadata(string id)
+        {
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: No AssetServerURI configured");
+                throw new InvalidOperationException();
+            }
+
+            AssetMetadata metadata = null;
+
+            // Cache fetch
+            if (m_cache != null)
+            {
+                AssetBase asset = m_cache.Get(id);
+                if (asset != null)
+                    return asset.Metadata;
+            }
+
+            Uri url;
+
+            // Determine if id is an absolute URL or a grid-relative UUID
+            if (!Uri.TryCreate(id, UriKind.Absolute, out url))
+                url = new Uri(m_serverUrl + id);
+
+            try
+            {
+                HttpWebRequest request = UntrustedHttpWebRequest.Create(url);
+                request.Method = "HEAD";
+
+                using (WebResponse response = request.GetResponse())
+                {
+                    using (Stream responseStream = response.GetResponseStream())
+                    {
+                        // Create the metadata object
+                        metadata = new AssetMetadata();
+                        metadata.ContentType = response.ContentType;
+                        metadata.ID = id;
+
+                        UUID uuid;
+                        if (UUID.TryParse(id, out uuid))
+                            metadata.FullID = uuid;
+
+                        string lastModifiedStr = response.Headers.Get("Last-Modified");
+                        if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(lastModifiedStr))
+                        {
+                            DateTime lastModified;
+                            if (DateTime.TryParse(lastModifiedStr, out lastModified))
+                                metadata.CreationDate = lastModified;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: Asset HEAD from " + url + " failed: " + ex.Message);
+            }
+
+            return metadata;
+        }
+
+        public byte[] GetData(string id)
+        {
+            AssetBase asset = Get(id);
+
+            if (asset != null)
+                return asset.Data;
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get an asset asynchronously
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="id">The asset id</param>
+        /// <param name="sender">Represents the requester.  Passed back via the handler</param>
+        /// <param name="handler">The handler to call back once the asset has been retrieved</param>
+        /// <returns>True if the id was parseable, false otherwise</returns>
+        public bool Get(string id, Object sender, AssetRetrieved handler)
+        {
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: No AssetServerURI configured");
+                throw new InvalidOperationException();
+            }
+
+            // Cache fetch
+            if (m_cache != null)
+            {
+                AssetBase asset = m_cache.Get(id);
+                if (asset != null)
+                {
+                    handler(id, sender, asset);
+                    return true;
+                }
+            }
+
+            Util.FireAndForget(
+                delegate(object o)
+                {
+                    AssetBase asset = GetRemote(id);
+                    handler(id, sender, asset);
+                }
+            );
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Creates a new asset
+        /// </summary>
+        /// Returns a random ID if none is passed into it
+        /// <param name="asset"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public string Store(AssetBase asset)
+        {
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: No AssetServerURI configured");
+                throw new InvalidOperationException();
+            }
+
+            bool storedInCache = false;
+            string errorMessage = null;
+
+            // AssetID handling
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(asset.ID) || asset.ID == ZeroID)
+            {
+                asset.FullID = UUID.Random();
+                asset.ID = asset.FullID.ToString();
+            }
+
+            // Cache handling
+            if (m_cache != null)
+            {
+                m_cache.Cache(asset);
+                storedInCache = true;
+            }
+
+            // Local asset handling
+            if (asset.Local)
+            {
+                if (!storedInCache)
+                {
+                    m_log.Error("Cannot store local " + asset.Metadata.ContentType + " asset without an asset cache");
+                    asset.ID = null;
+                    asset.FullID = UUID.Zero;
+                }
+
+                return asset.ID;
+            }
+
+            // Distinguish public and private assets
+            bool isPublic = true;
+            switch ((AssetType)asset.Type)
+            {
+                case AssetType.CallingCard:
+                case AssetType.Gesture:
+                case AssetType.LSLBytecode:
+                case AssetType.LSLText:
+                    isPublic = false;
+                    break;
+            }
+
+            // Make sure ContentType is set
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(asset.Metadata.ContentType))
+                asset.Metadata.ContentType = SLUtil.SLAssetTypeToContentType(asset.Type);
+
+            // Build the remote storage request
+            List<MultipartForm.Element> postParameters = new List<MultipartForm.Element>()
+            {
+                new MultipartForm.Parameter("AssetID", asset.FullID.ToString()),
+                new MultipartForm.Parameter("CreatorID", asset.Metadata.CreatorID),
+                new MultipartForm.Parameter("Temporary", asset.Temporary ? "1" : "0"),
+                new MultipartForm.Parameter("Public", isPublic ? "1" : "0"),
+                new MultipartForm.File("Asset", asset.Name, asset.Metadata.ContentType, asset.Data)
+            };
+
+            // Make the remote storage request
+            try
+            {
+                // Simian does not require the asset ID to be in the URL because it's in the post data.
+                // By appending it to the URL also, we allow caching proxies (squid) to invalidate asset URLs
+                HttpWebRequest request = (HttpWebRequest)HttpWebRequest.Create(m_serverUrl + asset.FullID.ToString());
+                
+                HttpWebResponse response = MultipartForm.Post(request, postParameters);
+                using (Stream responseStream = response.GetResponseStream())
+                {
+                    string responseStr = null;
+
+                    try
+                    {
+                        responseStr = responseStream.GetStreamString();
+                        OSD responseOSD = OSDParser.Deserialize(responseStr);
+                        if (responseOSD.Type == OSDType.Map)
+                        {
+                            OSDMap responseMap = (OSDMap)responseOSD;
+                            if (responseMap["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                                return asset.ID;
+                            else
+                                errorMessage = "Upload failed: " + responseMap["Message"].AsString();
+                        }
+                        else
+                        {
+                            errorMessage = "Response format was invalid:\n" + responseStr;
+                        }
+                    }
+                    catch (Exception ex)
+                    {
+                        if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(responseStr))
+                            errorMessage = "Failed to parse the response:\n" + responseStr;
+                        else
+                            errorMessage = "Failed to retrieve the response: " + ex.Message;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            catch (WebException ex)
+            {
+                errorMessage = ex.Message;
+            }
+
+            m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: Failed to store asset \"{0}\" ({1}, {2}): {3}",
+                asset.Name, asset.ID, asset.Metadata.ContentType, errorMessage);
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Update an asset's content
+        /// </summary>
+        /// Attachments and bare scripts need this!!
+        /// <param name="id"> </param>
+        /// <param name="data"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public bool UpdateContent(string id, byte[] data)
+        {
+            AssetBase asset = Get(id);
+
+            if (asset == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: Failed to fetch asset " + id + " for updating");
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            asset.Data = data;
+
+            string result = Store(asset);
+            return !String.IsNullOrEmpty(result);
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Delete an asset
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="id"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public bool Delete(string id)
+        {
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: No AssetServerURI configured");
+                throw new InvalidOperationException();
+            }
+
+            //string errorMessage = String.Empty;
+            string url = m_serverUrl + id;
+
+            if (m_cache != null)
+                m_cache.Expire(id);
+
+            try
+            {
+                HttpWebRequest request = (HttpWebRequest)HttpWebRequest.Create(url);
+                request.Method = "DELETE";
+
+                using (HttpWebResponse response = (HttpWebResponse)request.GetResponse())
+                {
+                    if (response.StatusCode != HttpStatusCode.NoContent)
+                    {
+                        m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: Unexpected response when deleting asset " + url + ": " +
+                            response.StatusCode + " (" + response.StatusDescription + ")");
+                    }
+                }
+
+                return true;
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: Failed to delete asset " + id + " from the asset service: " + ex.Message);
+                return false;
+            }
+        }
+
+        #endregion IAssetService
+
+        private AssetBase GetRemote(string id)
+        {
+            AssetBase asset = null;
+            Uri url;
+
+            // Determine if id is an absolute URL or a grid-relative UUID
+            if (!Uri.TryCreate(id, UriKind.Absolute, out url))
+                url = new Uri(m_serverUrl + id);
+
+            try
+            {
+                HttpWebRequest request = UntrustedHttpWebRequest.Create(url);
+
+                using (WebResponse response = request.GetResponse())
+                {
+                    using (Stream responseStream = response.GetResponseStream())
+                    {
+                        string creatorID = response.Headers.GetOne("X-Asset-Creator-Id") ?? String.Empty;
+
+                        // Create the asset object
+                        asset = new AssetBase(id, String.Empty, SLUtil.ContentTypeToSLAssetType(response.ContentType), creatorID);
+
+                        UUID assetID;
+                        if (UUID.TryParse(id, out assetID))
+                            asset.FullID = assetID;
+
+                        // Grab the asset data from the response stream
+                        using (MemoryStream stream = new MemoryStream())
+                        {
+                            responseStream.CopyTo(stream, 4096);
+                            asset.Data = stream.ToArray();
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+
+                // Cache store
+                if (m_cache != null && asset != null)
+                    m_cache.Cache(asset);
+
+                return asset;
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ASSET CONNECTOR]: Asset GET from " + url + " failed: " + ex.Message);
+                return null;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianAuthenticationServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianAuthenticationServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..69f6ed2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianAuthenticationServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,307 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Specialized;
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Connects authentication/authorization to the SimianGrid backend
+    /// </summary>
+    [Extension(Path = "/OpenSim/RegionModules", NodeName = "RegionModule")]
+    public class SimianAuthenticationServiceConnector : IAuthenticationService, ISharedRegionModule
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_serverUrl = String.Empty;
+        private bool m_Enabled = false;
+
+        #region ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public Type ReplaceableInterface { get { return null; } }
+        public void RegionLoaded(Scene scene) { }
+        public void PostInitialise() { }
+        public void Close() { }
+
+        public SimianAuthenticationServiceConnector() { }
+        public string Name { get { return "SimianAuthenticationServiceConnector"; } }
+        public void AddRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.RegisterModuleInterface<IAuthenticationService>(this); } }
+        public void RemoveRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.UnregisterModuleInterface<IAuthenticationService>(this); } }
+
+        #endregion ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public SimianAuthenticationServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            CommonInit(source);
+        }
+
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig moduleConfig = source.Configs["Modules"];
+            if (moduleConfig != null)
+            {
+                string name = moduleConfig.GetString("AuthenticationServices", "");
+                if (name == Name)
+                    CommonInit(source);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private void CommonInit(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["AuthenticationService"];
+            if (gridConfig != null)
+            {
+                string serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("AuthenticationServerURI");
+                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+                {
+                    if (!serviceUrl.EndsWith("/") && !serviceUrl.EndsWith("="))
+                        serviceUrl = serviceUrl + '/';
+                    m_serverUrl = serviceUrl;
+                    m_Enabled = true;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN AUTH CONNECTOR]: No AuthenticationServerURI specified, disabling connector");
+        }
+
+        public string Authenticate(UUID principalID, string password, int lifetime)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetIdentities" },
+                { "UserID", principalID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Identities"] is OSDArray)
+            {
+                bool md5hashFound = false;
+
+                OSDArray identities = (OSDArray)response["Identities"];
+                for (int i = 0; i < identities.Count; i++)
+                {
+                    OSDMap identity = identities[i] as OSDMap;
+                    if (identity != null)
+                    {
+                        if (identity["Type"].AsString() == "md5hash")
+                        {
+                            string authorizeResult;
+                            if (CheckPassword(principalID, password, identity["Credential"].AsString(), out authorizeResult))
+                                return authorizeResult;
+
+                            md5hashFound = true;
+                            break;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+
+                if (!md5hashFound)
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AUTH CONNECTOR]: Authentication failed for " + principalID + ", no md5hash identity found");
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AUTH CONNECTOR]: Failed to retrieve identities for " + principalID + ": "  +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return String.Empty;
+        }
+
+        public bool Verify(UUID principalID, string token, int lifetime)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetSession" },
+                { "SessionID", token }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                return true;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AUTH CONNECTOR]: Could not verify session for " + principalID + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool Release(UUID principalID, string token)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "RemoveSession" },
+                { "UserID", principalID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                return true;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AUTH CONNECTOR]: Failed to remove session for " + principalID + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool SetPassword(UUID principalID, string passwd)
+        {
+            // Fetch the user name first
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "UserID", principalID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["User"] is OSDMap)
+            {
+                OSDMap userMap = (OSDMap)response["User"];
+                string identifier = userMap["Name"].AsString();
+
+                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(identifier))
+                {
+                    // Add/update the md5hash identity
+                    // TODO: Support salts when AddIdentity does
+                    // TODO: Create an a1hash too for WebDAV logins
+                    requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+                    {
+                        { "RequestMethod", "AddIdentity" },
+                        { "Identifier", identifier },
+                        { "Credential", "$1$" + Utils.MD5String(passwd) },
+                        { "Type", "md5hash" },
+                        { "UserID", principalID.ToString() }
+                    };
+
+                    response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+                    bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+                    if (!success)
+                        m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN AUTH CONNECTOR]: Failed to set password for {0} ({1})", identifier, principalID);
+
+                    return success;
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AUTH CONNECTOR]: Failed to retrieve identities for " + principalID + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public AuthInfo GetAuthInfo(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            throw new NotImplementedException();
+        }
+
+        public bool SetAuthInfo(AuthInfo info)
+        {
+            throw new NotImplementedException();
+        }
+
+        private bool CheckPassword(UUID userID, string password, string simianGridCredential, out string authorizeResult)
+        {
+            if (simianGridCredential.Contains(":"))
+            {
+                // Salted version
+                int idx = simianGridCredential.IndexOf(':');
+                string finalhash = simianGridCredential.Substring(0, idx);
+                string salt = simianGridCredential.Substring(idx + 1);
+
+                if (finalhash == Utils.MD5String(password + ":" + salt))
+                {
+                    authorizeResult = Authorize(userID);
+                    return true;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AUTH CONNECTOR]: Authentication failed for " + userID +
+                        " using md5hash " + Utils.MD5String(password) + ":" + salt);
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // Unsalted version
+                if (password == simianGridCredential ||
+                    "$1$" + password == simianGridCredential ||
+                    "$1$" + Utils.MD5String(password) == simianGridCredential ||
+                    Utils.MD5String(password) == simianGridCredential ||
+                    "$1$" + Utils.MD5String(password + ":") == simianGridCredential)
+                {
+                    authorizeResult = Authorize(userID);
+                    return true;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AUTH CONNECTOR]: Authentication failed for " + userID +
+                        " using md5hash $1$" + Utils.MD5String(password));
+                }
+            }
+
+            authorizeResult = null;
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        private string Authorize(UUID userID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddSession" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                return response["SessionID"].AsUUID().ToString();
+            else
+                return String.Empty;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianAvatarServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianAvatarServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..360f0dd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianAvatarServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,344 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Collections.Specialized;
+// DEBUG ON
+using System.Diagnostics;
+// DEBUG OFF
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Connects avatar appearance data to the SimianGrid backend
+    /// </summary>
+    [Extension(Path = "/OpenSim/RegionModules", NodeName = "RegionModule")]
+    public class SimianAvatarServiceConnector : IAvatarService, ISharedRegionModule
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+//        private static string ZeroID = UUID.Zero.ToString();
+
+        private string m_serverUrl = String.Empty;
+        private bool m_Enabled = false;
+
+        #region ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public Type ReplaceableInterface { get { return null; } }
+        public void RegionLoaded(Scene scene) { }
+        public void PostInitialise() { }
+        public void Close() { }
+
+        public SimianAvatarServiceConnector() { }
+        public string Name { get { return "SimianAvatarServiceConnector"; } }
+        public void AddRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.RegisterModuleInterface<IAvatarService>(this); } }
+        public void RemoveRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.UnregisterModuleInterface<IAvatarService>(this); } }
+
+        #endregion ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public SimianAvatarServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            CommonInit(source);
+        }
+
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig moduleConfig = source.Configs["Modules"];
+            if (moduleConfig != null)
+            {
+                string name = moduleConfig.GetString("AvatarServices", "");
+                if (name == Name)
+                    CommonInit(source);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private void CommonInit(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["AvatarService"];
+            if (gridConfig != null)
+            {
+                string serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("AvatarServerURI");
+                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+                {
+                    if (!serviceUrl.EndsWith("/") && !serviceUrl.EndsWith("="))
+                        serviceUrl = serviceUrl + '/';
+                    m_serverUrl = serviceUrl;
+                    m_Enabled = true;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: No AvatarServerURI specified, disabling connector");
+        }
+
+        #region IAvatarService
+
+        // <summary>
+        // Retrieves the LLPackedAppearance field from user data and unpacks
+        // it into an AvatarAppearance structure
+        // </summary>
+        // <param name="userID"></param>
+        public AvatarAppearance GetAppearance(UUID userID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                OSDMap map = null;
+                try { map = OSDParser.DeserializeJson(response["LLPackedAppearance"].AsString()) as OSDMap; }
+                catch { }
+
+                if (map != null)
+                {
+                    AvatarAppearance appearance = new AvatarAppearance(map);
+// DEBUG ON
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR] retrieved appearance for {0}:\n{1}",userID,appearance.ToString());
+// DEBUG OFF
+                    return appearance;
+                }
+
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Failed to decode appearance for {0}",userID);
+                return null;
+            }
+
+            m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Failed to get appearance for {0}: {1}",
+                             userID,response["Message"].AsString());
+            return null;
+        }
+        
+        // <summary>
+        // </summary>
+        // <param name=""></param>
+        public bool SetAppearance(UUID userID, AvatarAppearance appearance)
+        {
+            OSDMap map = appearance.Pack();
+            if (map == null)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Failed to encode appearance for {0}",userID);
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR] save appearance for {0}",userID);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+                {
+                        { "RequestMethod", "AddUserData" },
+                        { "UserID", userID.ToString() },
+                        { "LLPackedAppearance", OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(map) }
+                };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (! success)
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Failed to save appearance for {0}: {1}",
+                                 userID,response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+            
+        // <summary>
+        // </summary>
+        // <param name=""></param>
+        public AvatarData GetAvatar(UUID userID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                OSDMap map = null;
+                try { map = OSDParser.DeserializeJson(response["LLAppearance"].AsString()) as OSDMap; }
+                catch { }
+
+                if (map != null)
+                {
+                    AvatarWearable[] wearables = new AvatarWearable[13];
+                    wearables[0] = new AvatarWearable(map["ShapeItem"].AsUUID(), map["ShapeAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[1] = new AvatarWearable(map["SkinItem"].AsUUID(), map["SkinAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[2] = new AvatarWearable(map["HairItem"].AsUUID(), map["HairAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[3] = new AvatarWearable(map["EyesItem"].AsUUID(), map["EyesAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[4] = new AvatarWearable(map["ShirtItem"].AsUUID(), map["ShirtAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[5] = new AvatarWearable(map["PantsItem"].AsUUID(), map["PantsAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[6] = new AvatarWearable(map["ShoesItem"].AsUUID(), map["ShoesAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[7] = new AvatarWearable(map["SocksItem"].AsUUID(), map["SocksAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[8] = new AvatarWearable(map["JacketItem"].AsUUID(), map["JacketAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[9] = new AvatarWearable(map["GlovesItem"].AsUUID(), map["GlovesAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[10] = new AvatarWearable(map["UndershirtItem"].AsUUID(), map["UndershirtAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[11] = new AvatarWearable(map["UnderpantsItem"].AsUUID(), map["UnderpantsAsset"].AsUUID());
+                    wearables[12] = new AvatarWearable(map["SkirtItem"].AsUUID(), map["SkirtAsset"].AsUUID());
+
+                    AvatarAppearance appearance = new AvatarAppearance();
+                    appearance.Wearables = wearables;
+                    appearance.AvatarHeight = (float)map["Height"].AsReal();
+
+                    AvatarData avatar = new AvatarData(appearance);
+                    
+                    // Get attachments
+                    map = null;
+                    try { map = OSDParser.DeserializeJson(response["LLAttachments"].AsString()) as OSDMap; }
+                    catch { }
+
+                    if (map != null)
+                    {
+                        foreach (KeyValuePair<string, OSD> kvp in map)
+                            avatar.Data[kvp.Key] = kvp.Value.AsString();
+                    }
+                
+                    return avatar;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Failed to get user appearance for " + userID +
+                        ", LLAppearance is missing or invalid");
+                    return null;
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Failed to get user appearance for " + userID + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        // <summary>
+        // </summary>
+        // <param name=""></param>
+        public bool SetAvatar(UUID userID, AvatarData avatar)
+        {
+            m_log.Debug("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: SetAvatar called for " + userID);
+
+            if (avatar.AvatarType == 1) // LLAvatar
+            {
+                AvatarAppearance appearance = avatar.ToAvatarAppearance();
+
+                OSDMap map = new OSDMap();
+
+                map["Height"] = OSD.FromReal(appearance.AvatarHeight);
+
+                map["BodyItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.BODY][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["EyesItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.EYES][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["GlovesItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.GLOVES][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["HairItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.HAIR][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["JacketItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.JACKET][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["PantsItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.PANTS][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["ShirtItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SHIRT][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["ShoesItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SHOES][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["SkinItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SKIN][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["SkirtItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SKIRT][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["SocksItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SOCKS][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["UnderPantsItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.UNDERPANTS][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["UnderShirtItem"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.UNDERSHIRT][0].ItemID.ToString();
+                map["BodyAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.BODY][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["EyesAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.EYES][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["GlovesAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.GLOVES][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["HairAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.HAIR][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["JacketAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.JACKET][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["PantsAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.PANTS][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["ShirtAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SHIRT][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["ShoesAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SHOES][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["SkinAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SKIN][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["SkirtAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SKIRT][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["SocksAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SOCKS][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["UnderPantsAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.UNDERPANTS][0].AssetID.ToString();
+                map["UnderShirtAsset"] = appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.UNDERSHIRT][0].AssetID.ToString();
+
+
+                OSDMap items = new OSDMap();
+                foreach (KeyValuePair<string, string> kvp in avatar.Data)
+                {
+                    if (kvp.Key.StartsWith("_ap_"))
+                        items.Add(kvp.Key, OSD.FromString(kvp.Value));
+                }
+
+                NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+                {
+                    { "RequestMethod", "AddUserData" },
+                    { "UserID", userID.ToString() },
+                    { "LLAppearance", OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(map) },
+                    { "LLAttachments", OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(items) }
+                };
+
+                OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+                bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+                if (!success)
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Failed saving appearance for " + userID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+                return success;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: Can't save appearance for " + userID + ". Unhandled avatar type " + avatar.AvatarType);
+                return false;
+            }
+        }
+
+        public bool ResetAvatar(UUID userID)
+        {
+            m_log.Error("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: ResetAvatar called for " + userID + ", implement this");
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool SetItems(UUID userID, string[] names, string[] values)
+        {
+            m_log.Error("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: SetItems called for " + userID + " with " + names.Length + " names and " + values.Length + " values, implement this");
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool RemoveItems(UUID userID, string[] names)
+        {
+            m_log.Error("[SIMIAN AVATAR CONNECTOR]: RemoveItems called for " + userID + " with " + names.Length + " names, implement this");
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        #endregion IAvatarService
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianFriendsServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianFriendsServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7422d94
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianFriendsServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,236 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Collections.Specialized;
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+
+using FriendInfo = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.FriendInfo;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Stores and retrieves friend lists from the SimianGrid backend
+    /// </summary>
+    public class SimianFriendsServiceConnector : IFriendsService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_serverUrl = String.Empty;
+
+        public SimianFriendsServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            Initialise(source);
+        }
+
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["FriendsService"];
+            if (gridConfig != null)
+            {
+                string serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("FriendsServerURI");
+                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+                {
+                    if (!serviceUrl.EndsWith("/") && !serviceUrl.EndsWith("="))
+                        serviceUrl = serviceUrl + '/';
+                    m_serverUrl = serviceUrl;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN FRIENDS CONNECTOR]: No FriendsServerURI specified, disabling connector");
+        }
+
+        #region IFriendsService
+
+        public FriendInfo[] GetFriends(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            return GetFriends(principalID.ToString());
+        }
+
+        public FriendInfo[] GetFriends(string principalID)
+        {
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                return new FriendInfo[0];
+
+            Dictionary<UUID, FriendInfo> friends = new Dictionary<UUID, FriendInfo>();
+
+            OSDArray friendsArray = GetFriended(principalID);
+            OSDArray friendedMeArray = GetFriendedBy(principalID);
+
+            // Load the list of friends and their granted permissions
+            for (int i = 0; i < friendsArray.Count; i++)
+            {
+                OSDMap friendEntry = friendsArray[i] as OSDMap;
+                if (friendEntry != null)
+                {
+                    UUID friendID = friendEntry["Key"].AsUUID();
+
+                    FriendInfo friend = new FriendInfo();
+                    if (!UUID.TryParse(principalID, out friend.PrincipalID))
+                    {
+                        string tmp = string.Empty;
+                        if (!Util.ParseUniversalUserIdentifier(principalID, out friend.PrincipalID, out tmp, out tmp, out tmp, out tmp))
+                            // bad record. ignore this entry
+                            continue;
+                    }
+
+                    friend.Friend = friendID.ToString();
+                    friend.MyFlags = friendEntry["Value"].AsInteger();
+                    friend.TheirFlags = -1;
+
+                    friends[friendID] = friend;
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Load the permissions those friends have granted to this user
+            for (int i = 0; i < friendedMeArray.Count; i++)
+            {
+                OSDMap friendedMeEntry = friendedMeArray[i] as OSDMap;
+                if (friendedMeEntry != null)
+                {
+                    UUID friendID = friendedMeEntry["OwnerID"].AsUUID();
+
+                    FriendInfo friend;
+                    if (friends.TryGetValue(friendID, out friend))
+                        friend.TheirFlags = friendedMeEntry["Value"].AsInteger();
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Convert the dictionary of friends to an array and return it
+            FriendInfo[] array = new FriendInfo[friends.Count];
+            int j = 0;
+            foreach (FriendInfo friend in friends.Values)
+                array[j++] = friend;
+
+            return array;
+        }
+
+        public bool StoreFriend(string principalID, string friend, int flags)
+        {
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                return true;
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddGeneric" },
+                { "OwnerID", principalID.ToString() },
+                { "Type", "Friend" },
+                { "Key", friend },
+                { "Value", flags.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN FRIENDS CONNECTOR]: Failed to store friend " + friend + " for user " + principalID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        public bool Delete(UUID principalID, string friend)
+        {
+            return Delete(principalID.ToString(), friend);
+        }
+
+        public bool Delete(string principalID, string friend)
+        {
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                return true;
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "RemoveGeneric" },
+                { "OwnerID", principalID.ToString() },
+                { "Type", "Friend" },
+                { "Key", friend }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN FRIENDS CONNECTOR]: Failed to remove friend " + friend + " for user " + principalID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        #endregion IFriendsService
+
+        private OSDArray GetFriended(string ownerID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetGenerics" },
+                { "OwnerID", ownerID.ToString() },
+                { "Type", "Friend" }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Entries"] is OSDArray)
+            {
+                return (OSDArray)response["Entries"];
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN FRIENDS CONNECTOR]: Failed to retrieve friends for user " + ownerID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+                return new OSDArray(0);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private OSDArray GetFriendedBy(string ownerID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetGenerics" },
+                { "Key", ownerID.ToString() },
+                { "Type", "Friend" }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Entries"] is OSDArray)
+            {
+                return (OSDArray)response["Entries"];
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN FRIENDS CONNECTOR]: Failed to retrieve reverse friends for user " + ownerID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+                return new OSDArray(0);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianGrid.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianGrid.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..847319c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianGrid.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+
+[assembly: Addin("SimianGrid", "1.0")]
+[assembly: AddinDependency("OpenSim", "0.5")]
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianGridMaptileModule.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianGridMaptileModule.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..93fdae3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianGridMaptileModule.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,262 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Reflection;
+using System.Net;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Timers;
+using System.Drawing;
+using System.Drawing.Imaging;
+
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Region.OptionalModules.Simian
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <remarks>
+    /// </remarks>
+
+    [Extension(Path = "/OpenSim/RegionModules", NodeName = "RegionModule", Id = "SimianGridMaptile")]
+    public class SimianGridMaptile : ISharedRegionModule
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+            LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private bool m_enabled = false;
+        private string m_serverUrl = String.Empty;
+        private Dictionary<UUID, Scene> m_scenes = new Dictionary<UUID, Scene>();
+
+        private int m_refreshtime = 0;
+        private int m_lastrefresh = 0;
+        private System.Timers.Timer m_refreshTimer = new System.Timers.Timer();
+        
+        #region ISharedRegionModule
+        
+        public Type ReplaceableInterface { get { return null; } }
+        public string Name { get { return "SimianGridMaptile"; } }        
+        public void RegionLoaded(Scene scene) { }
+        public void Close() { }
+        
+        ///<summary>
+        ///
+        ///</summary>
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig config = source.Configs["SimianGridMaptiles"];
+            if (config == null)
+                return;
+            
+            if (! config.GetBoolean("Enabled", false))
+                return;
+
+            m_serverUrl = config.GetString("MaptileURL");
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                return;
+
+            int refreshseconds = Convert.ToInt32(config.GetString("RefreshTime"));
+            if (refreshseconds <= 0)
+                return;
+
+            m_refreshtime = refreshseconds * 1000; // convert from seconds to ms
+            m_log.InfoFormat("[SIMIAN MAPTILE] enabled with refresh timeout {0} and URL {1}",
+                             m_refreshtime,m_serverUrl);
+
+            m_enabled = true;
+        }
+
+        ///<summary>
+        ///
+        ///</summary>
+        public void PostInitialise()
+        {
+            if (m_enabled)
+            {
+                m_refreshTimer.Enabled = true;
+                m_refreshTimer.AutoReset = true;
+                m_refreshTimer.Interval = 5 * 60 * 1000; // every 5 minutes
+                m_refreshTimer.Elapsed += new ElapsedEventHandler(HandleMaptileRefresh);
+            }
+        }
+
+
+        ///<summary>
+        ///
+        ///</summary>
+        public void AddRegion(Scene scene)
+        {
+            if (! m_enabled)
+                return;
+
+            // Every shared region module has to maintain an indepedent list of
+            // currently running regions
+            lock (m_scenes)
+                m_scenes[scene.RegionInfo.RegionID] = scene;
+        }
+
+        ///<summary>
+        ///
+        ///</summary>
+        public void RemoveRegion(Scene scene)
+        {
+            if (! m_enabled)
+                return;
+
+            lock (m_scenes)
+                m_scenes.Remove(scene.RegionInfo.RegionID);
+        }
+
+        #endregion ISharedRegionModule
+
+        ///<summary>
+        ///
+        ///</summary>
+        private void HandleMaptileRefresh(object sender, EventArgs ea)
+        {
+            // this approach is a bit convoluted becase we want to wait for the
+            // first upload to happen on startup but after all the objects are
+            // loaded and initialized
+            if (m_lastrefresh > 0 && Util.EnvironmentTickCountSubtract(m_lastrefresh) < m_refreshtime)
+                return;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN MAPTILE] map refresh fired");
+            lock (m_scenes)
+            {
+                foreach (IScene scene in m_scenes.Values)
+                {
+                    try
+                    {
+                        UploadMapTile(scene);
+                    }
+                    catch (Exception ex)
+                    {
+                        m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN MAPTILE] something bad happened {0}",ex.Message);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            m_lastrefresh = Util.EnvironmentTickCount();
+        }
+
+        ///<summary>
+        ///
+        ///</summary>
+        private void UploadMapTile(IScene scene)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN MAPTILE]: upload maptile for {0}",scene.RegionInfo.RegionName);
+
+            // Create a PNG map tile and upload it to the AddMapTile API
+            byte[] pngData = Utils.EmptyBytes;
+            IMapImageGenerator tileGenerator = scene.RequestModuleInterface<IMapImageGenerator>();
+            if (tileGenerator == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN MAPTILE]: Cannot upload PNG map tile without an ImageGenerator");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            using (Image mapTile = tileGenerator.CreateMapTile())
+            {
+                using (MemoryStream stream = new MemoryStream())
+                {
+                    mapTile.Save(stream, ImageFormat.Png);
+                    pngData = stream.ToArray();
+                }
+            }
+
+            List<MultipartForm.Element> postParameters = new List<MultipartForm.Element>()
+            {
+                new MultipartForm.Parameter("X", scene.RegionInfo.RegionLocX.ToString()),
+                new MultipartForm.Parameter("Y", scene.RegionInfo.RegionLocY.ToString()),
+                new MultipartForm.File("Tile", "tile.png", "image/png", pngData)
+            };
+
+            string errorMessage = null;
+            int tickstart = Util.EnvironmentTickCount();
+
+            // Make the remote storage request
+            try
+            {
+                HttpWebRequest request = (HttpWebRequest)HttpWebRequest.Create(m_serverUrl);
+                request.Timeout = 20000;
+                request.ReadWriteTimeout = 5000;
+
+                using (HttpWebResponse response = MultipartForm.Post(request, postParameters))
+                {
+                    using (Stream responseStream = response.GetResponseStream())
+                    {
+                        string responseStr = responseStream.GetStreamString();
+                        OSD responseOSD = OSDParser.Deserialize(responseStr);
+                        if (responseOSD.Type == OSDType.Map)
+                        {
+                            OSDMap responseMap = (OSDMap)responseOSD;
+                            if (responseMap["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                                return;
+
+                            errorMessage = "Upload failed: " + responseMap["Message"].AsString();
+                        }
+                        else
+                        {
+                            errorMessage = "Response format was invalid:\n" + responseStr;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            catch (WebException we)
+            {
+                errorMessage = we.Message;
+                if (we.Status == WebExceptionStatus.ProtocolError)
+                {
+                    HttpWebResponse webResponse = (HttpWebResponse)we.Response;
+                    errorMessage = String.Format("[{0}] {1}",
+                                                 webResponse.StatusCode,webResponse.StatusDescription);
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception ex)
+            {
+                errorMessage = ex.Message;
+            }
+            finally
+            {
+                // This just dumps a warning for any operation that takes more than 100 ms
+                int tickdiff = Util.EnvironmentTickCountSubtract(tickstart);
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN MAPTILE]: map tile uploaded in {0}ms",tickdiff);
+            }
+
+            m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN MAPTILE]: Failed to store {0} byte tile for {1}: {2}",
+                             pngData.Length, scene.RegionInfo.RegionName, errorMessage);
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianGridServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianGridServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..feea196
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianGridServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,524 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Collections.Specialized;
+using System.Drawing;
+using System.Drawing.Imaging;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Connects region registration and neighbor lookups to the SimianGrid
+    /// backend
+    /// </summary>
+    public class SimianGridServiceConnector : IGridService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+//        private bool m_Enabled = false;
+
+        public SimianGridServiceConnector() { }
+        public SimianGridServiceConnector(string serverURI)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+        public SimianGridServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            CommonInit(source);
+        }
+
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            CommonInit(source);
+        }
+
+        private void CommonInit(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["GridService"];
+            if (gridConfig == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: GridService missing from OpenSim.ini");
+                throw new Exception("Grid connector init error");
+            }
+
+            string serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("GridServerURI");
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section GridService");
+                throw new Exception("Grid connector init error");
+            }
+            
+            if (!serviceUrl.EndsWith("/") && !serviceUrl.EndsWith("="))
+                serviceUrl = serviceUrl + '/';
+            m_ServerURI = serviceUrl;
+//            m_Enabled = true;
+        }
+
+        #region IGridService
+
+        public string RegisterRegion(UUID scopeID, GridRegion regionInfo)
+        {
+            IPEndPoint ext = regionInfo.ExternalEndPoint;
+            if (ext == null) return "Region registration for " + regionInfo.RegionName + " failed: Could not resolve EndPoint";
+            // Generate and upload our map tile in PNG format to the SimianGrid AddMapTile service
+//            Scene scene;
+//            if (m_scenes.TryGetValue(regionInfo.RegionID, out scene))
+//                UploadMapTile(scene);
+//            else
+//                m_log.Warn("Registering region " + regionInfo.RegionName + " (" + regionInfo.RegionID + ") that we are not tracking");
+
+            Vector3d minPosition = new Vector3d(regionInfo.RegionLocX, regionInfo.RegionLocY, 0.0);
+            Vector3d maxPosition = minPosition + new Vector3d(Constants.RegionSize, Constants.RegionSize, 4096.0);
+
+            OSDMap extraData = new OSDMap
+            {
+                { "ServerURI", OSD.FromString(regionInfo.ServerURI) },
+                { "InternalAddress", OSD.FromString(regionInfo.InternalEndPoint.Address.ToString()) },
+                { "InternalPort", OSD.FromInteger(regionInfo.InternalEndPoint.Port) },
+                { "ExternalAddress", OSD.FromString(ext.Address.ToString()) },
+                { "ExternalPort", OSD.FromInteger(regionInfo.ExternalEndPoint.Port) },
+                { "MapTexture", OSD.FromUUID(regionInfo.TerrainImage) },
+                { "Access", OSD.FromInteger(regionInfo.Access) },
+                { "RegionSecret", OSD.FromString(regionInfo.RegionSecret) },
+                { "EstateOwner", OSD.FromUUID(regionInfo.EstateOwner) },
+                { "Token", OSD.FromString(regionInfo.Token) }
+            };
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddScene" },
+                { "SceneID", regionInfo.RegionID.ToString() },
+                { "Name", regionInfo.RegionName },
+                { "MinPosition", minPosition.ToString() },
+                { "MaxPosition", maxPosition.ToString() },
+                { "Address", regionInfo.ServerURI },
+                { "Enabled", "1" },
+                { "ExtraData", OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(extraData) }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_ServerURI, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                return String.Empty;
+            else
+                return "Region registration for " + regionInfo.RegionName + " failed: " + response["Message"].AsString();
+        }
+
+        public bool DeregisterRegion(UUID regionID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddScene" },
+                { "SceneID", regionID.ToString() },
+                { "Enabled", "0" }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_ServerURI, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Region deregistration for " + regionID + " failed: " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetNeighbours(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            const int NEIGHBOR_RADIUS = 128;
+
+            GridRegion region = GetRegionByUUID(scopeID, regionID);
+
+            if (region != null)
+            {
+                List<GridRegion> regions = GetRegionRange(scopeID,
+                    region.RegionLocX - NEIGHBOR_RADIUS, region.RegionLocX + (int)Constants.RegionSize + NEIGHBOR_RADIUS,
+                    region.RegionLocY - NEIGHBOR_RADIUS, region.RegionLocY + (int)Constants.RegionSize + NEIGHBOR_RADIUS);
+
+                for (int i = 0; i < regions.Count; i++)
+                {
+                    if (regions[i].RegionID == regionID)
+                    {
+                        regions.RemoveAt(i);
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
+
+//                m_log.Debug("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Found " + regions.Count + " neighbors for region " + regionID);
+                return regions;
+            }
+
+            return new List<GridRegion>(0);
+        }
+
+        public GridRegion GetRegionByUUID(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetScene" },
+                { "SceneID", regionID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR] request region with uuid {0}",regionID.ToString());
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_ServerURI, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                // m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR] uuid request successful {0}",response["Name"].AsString());
+                return ResponseToGridRegion(response);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Grid service did not find a match for region " + regionID);
+                return null;
+            }
+        }
+
+        public GridRegion GetRegionByPosition(UUID scopeID, int x, int y)
+        {
+            // Go one meter in from the requested x/y coords to avoid requesting a position
+            // that falls on the border of two sims
+            Vector3d position = new Vector3d(x + 1, y + 1, 0.0);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetScene" },
+                { "Position", position.ToString() },
+                { "Enabled", "1" }
+            };
+
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR] request grid at {0}",position.ToString());
+            
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_ServerURI, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                // m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR] position request successful {0}",response["Name"].AsString());
+                return ResponseToGridRegion(response);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // m_log.InfoFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Grid service did not find a match for region at {0},{1}",
+                //     x / Constants.RegionSize, y / Constants.RegionSize);
+                return null;
+            }
+        }
+
+        public GridRegion GetRegionByName(UUID scopeID, string regionName)
+        {
+            List<GridRegion> regions = GetRegionsByName(scopeID, regionName, 1);
+
+            m_log.Debug("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Got " + regions.Count + " matches for region name " + regionName);
+
+            if (regions.Count > 0)
+                return regions[0];
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetRegionsByName(UUID scopeID, string name, int maxNumber)
+        {
+            List<GridRegion> foundRegions = new List<GridRegion>();
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetScenes" },
+                { "NameQuery", name },
+                { "Enabled", "1" }
+            };
+            if (maxNumber > 0)
+                requestArgs["MaxNumber"] = maxNumber.ToString();
+
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR] request regions with name {0}",name);
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_ServerURI, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                // m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR] found regions with name {0}",name);
+
+                OSDArray array = response["Scenes"] as OSDArray;
+                if (array != null)
+                {
+                    for (int i = 0; i < array.Count; i++)
+                    {
+                        GridRegion region = ResponseToGridRegion(array[i] as OSDMap);
+                        if (region != null)
+                            foundRegions.Add(region);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            return foundRegions;
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetRegionRange(UUID scopeID, int xmin, int xmax, int ymin, int ymax)
+        {
+            List<GridRegion> foundRegions = new List<GridRegion>();
+
+            Vector3d minPosition = new Vector3d(xmin, ymin, 0.0);
+            Vector3d maxPosition = new Vector3d(xmax, ymax, 4096.0);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetScenes" },
+                { "MinPosition", minPosition.ToString() },
+                { "MaxPosition", maxPosition.ToString() },
+                { "Enabled", "1" }
+            };
+
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR] request regions by range {0} to {1}",minPosition.ToString(),maxPosition.ToString());
+            
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_ServerURI, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                OSDArray array = response["Scenes"] as OSDArray;
+                if (array != null)
+                {
+                    for (int i = 0; i < array.Count; i++)
+                    {
+                        GridRegion region = ResponseToGridRegion(array[i] as OSDMap);
+                        if (region != null)
+                            foundRegions.Add(region);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            return foundRegions;
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetDefaultRegions(UUID scopeID)
+        {
+            // TODO: Allow specifying the default grid location
+            const int DEFAULT_X = 1000 * 256;
+            const int DEFAULT_Y = 1000 * 256;
+
+            GridRegion defRegion = GetNearestRegion(new Vector3d(DEFAULT_X, DEFAULT_Y, 0.0), true);
+            if (defRegion != null)
+                return new List<GridRegion>(1) { defRegion };
+            else
+                return new List<GridRegion>(0);
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetFallbackRegions(UUID scopeID, int x, int y)
+        {
+            GridRegion defRegion = GetNearestRegion(new Vector3d(x, y, 0.0), true);
+            if (defRegion != null)
+                return new List<GridRegion>(1) { defRegion };
+            else
+                return new List<GridRegion>(0);
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetHyperlinks(UUID scopeID)
+        {
+            // Hypergrid/linked regions are not supported
+            return new List<GridRegion>();
+        }
+        
+        public int GetRegionFlags(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            const int REGION_ONLINE = 4;
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetScene" },
+                { "SceneID", regionID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR] request region flags for {0}",regionID.ToString());
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_ServerURI, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                return response["Enabled"].AsBoolean() ? REGION_ONLINE : 0;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Grid service did not find a match for region " + regionID + " during region flags check");
+                return -1;
+            }
+        }
+
+        #endregion IGridService
+
+        private void UploadMapTile(IScene scene)
+        {
+            string errorMessage = null;
+
+            // Create a PNG map tile and upload it to the AddMapTile API
+            byte[] pngData = Utils.EmptyBytes;
+            IMapImageGenerator tileGenerator = scene.RequestModuleInterface<IMapImageGenerator>();
+            if (tileGenerator == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Cannot upload PNG map tile without an IMapImageGenerator");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            using (Image mapTile = tileGenerator.CreateMapTile())
+            {
+                using (MemoryStream stream = new MemoryStream())
+                {
+                    mapTile.Save(stream, ImageFormat.Png);
+                    pngData = stream.ToArray();
+                }
+            }
+
+            List<MultipartForm.Element> postParameters = new List<MultipartForm.Element>()
+            {
+                new MultipartForm.Parameter("X", scene.RegionInfo.RegionLocX.ToString()),
+                new MultipartForm.Parameter("Y", scene.RegionInfo.RegionLocY.ToString()),
+                new MultipartForm.File("Tile", "tile.png", "image/png", pngData)
+            };
+
+            // Make the remote storage request
+            try
+            {
+                HttpWebRequest request = (HttpWebRequest)HttpWebRequest.Create(m_ServerURI);
+
+                HttpWebResponse response = MultipartForm.Post(request, postParameters);
+                using (Stream responseStream = response.GetResponseStream())
+                {
+                    string responseStr = null;
+
+                    try
+                    {
+                        responseStr = responseStream.GetStreamString();
+                        OSD responseOSD = OSDParser.Deserialize(responseStr);
+                        if (responseOSD.Type == OSDType.Map)
+                        {
+                            OSDMap responseMap = (OSDMap)responseOSD;
+                            if (responseMap["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Uploaded " + pngData.Length + " byte PNG map tile to AddMapTile");
+                            else
+                                errorMessage = "Upload failed: " + responseMap["Message"].AsString();
+                        }
+                        else
+                        {
+                            errorMessage = "Response format was invalid:\n" + responseStr;
+                        }
+                    }
+                    catch (Exception ex)
+                    {
+                        if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(responseStr))
+                            errorMessage = "Failed to parse the response:\n" + responseStr;
+                        else
+                            errorMessage = "Failed to retrieve the response: " + ex.Message;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            catch (WebException ex)
+            {
+                errorMessage = ex.Message;
+            }
+
+            if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(errorMessage))
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Failed to store {0} byte PNG map tile for {1}: {2}",
+                    pngData.Length, scene.RegionInfo.RegionName, errorMessage.Replace('\n', ' '));
+            }
+        }
+
+        private GridRegion GetNearestRegion(Vector3d position, bool onlyEnabled)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetScene" },
+                { "Position", position.ToString() },
+                { "FindClosest", "1" }
+            };
+            if (onlyEnabled)
+                requestArgs["Enabled"] = "1";
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_ServerURI, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                return ResponseToGridRegion(response);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN GRID CONNECTOR]: Grid service did not find a match for region at " + position);
+                return null;
+            }
+        }
+
+        private GridRegion ResponseToGridRegion(OSDMap response)
+        {
+            if (response == null)
+                return null;
+
+            OSDMap extraData = response["ExtraData"] as OSDMap;
+            if (extraData == null)
+                return null;
+
+            GridRegion region = new GridRegion();
+
+            region.RegionID = response["SceneID"].AsUUID();
+            region.RegionName = response["Name"].AsString();
+
+            Vector3d minPosition = response["MinPosition"].AsVector3d();
+            region.RegionLocX = (int)minPosition.X;
+            region.RegionLocY = (int)minPosition.Y;
+
+            Uri httpAddress = response["Address"].AsUri();
+            region.ExternalHostName = httpAddress.Host;
+            region.HttpPort = (uint)httpAddress.Port;
+
+            region.ServerURI = extraData["ServerURI"].AsString();
+
+            IPAddress internalAddress;
+            IPAddress.TryParse(extraData["InternalAddress"].AsString(), out internalAddress);
+            if (internalAddress == null)
+                internalAddress = IPAddress.Any;
+
+            region.InternalEndPoint = new IPEndPoint(internalAddress, extraData["InternalPort"].AsInteger());
+            region.TerrainImage = extraData["MapTexture"].AsUUID();
+            region.Access = (byte)extraData["Access"].AsInteger();
+            region.RegionSecret = extraData["RegionSecret"].AsString();
+            region.EstateOwner = extraData["EstateOwner"].AsUUID();
+            region.Token = extraData["Token"].AsString();
+
+            return region;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianInventoryServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianInventoryServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..39df1f5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianInventoryServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,922 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Collections.Specialized;
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Permissions bitflags
+    /// </summary>
+    [Flags]
+    public enum PermissionMask : uint
+    {
+        None = 0,
+        Transfer = 1 << 13,
+        Modify = 1 << 14,
+        Copy = 1 << 15,
+        Move = 1 << 19,
+        Damage = 1 << 20,
+        All = 0x7FFFFFFF
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Connects avatar inventories to the SimianGrid backend
+    /// </summary>
+    [Extension(Path = "/OpenSim/RegionModules", NodeName = "RegionModule")]
+    public class SimianInventoryServiceConnector : IInventoryService, ISharedRegionModule
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_serverUrl = String.Empty;
+        private string m_userServerUrl = String.Empty;
+//        private object m_gestureSyncRoot = new object();
+        private bool m_Enabled = false;
+
+        #region ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public Type ReplaceableInterface { get { return null; } }
+        public void RegionLoaded(Scene scene) { }
+        public void PostInitialise() { }
+        public void Close() { }
+
+        public SimianInventoryServiceConnector() { }
+        public string Name { get { return "SimianInventoryServiceConnector"; } }
+        public void AddRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.RegisterModuleInterface<IInventoryService>(this); } }
+        public void RemoveRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.UnregisterModuleInterface<IInventoryService>(this); } }
+
+        #endregion ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public SimianInventoryServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            CommonInit(source);
+        }
+
+        public SimianInventoryServiceConnector(string url)
+        {
+            m_serverUrl = url;
+        }
+
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig moduleConfig = source.Configs["Modules"];
+            if (moduleConfig != null)
+            {
+                string name = moduleConfig.GetString("InventoryServices", "");
+                if (name == Name)
+                    CommonInit(source);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private void CommonInit(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["InventoryService"];
+            if (gridConfig != null)
+            {
+                string serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("InventoryServerURI");
+                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+                {
+                    if (!serviceUrl.EndsWith("/") && !serviceUrl.EndsWith("="))
+                        serviceUrl = serviceUrl + '/';
+                    m_serverUrl = serviceUrl;
+
+                    gridConfig = source.Configs["UserAccountService"];
+                    if (gridConfig != null)
+                    {
+                        serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("UserAccountServerURI");
+                        if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+                        {
+                            m_userServerUrl = serviceUrl;
+                            m_Enabled = true;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: No InventoryServerURI specified, disabling connector");
+            else if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_userServerUrl))
+                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: No UserAccountServerURI specified, disabling connector");
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Create the entire inventory for a given user
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="user"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public bool CreateUserInventory(UUID userID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddInventory" },
+                { "OwnerID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Inventory creation for " + userID + " failed: " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the skeleton of the inventory -- folders only
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public List<InventoryFolderBase> GetInventorySkeleton(UUID userID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetInventoryNode" },
+                { "ItemID", userID.ToString() },
+                { "OwnerID", userID.ToString() },
+                { "IncludeFolders", "1" },
+                { "IncludeItems", "0" },
+                { "ChildrenOnly", "0" }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Items"] is OSDArray)
+            {
+                OSDArray items = (OSDArray)response["Items"];
+                return GetFoldersFromResponse(items, userID, true);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Failed to retrieve inventory skeleton for " + userID + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+                return new List<InventoryFolderBase>(0);
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Synchronous inventory fetch.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        [Obsolete]
+        public InventoryCollection GetUserInventory(UUID userID)
+        {
+            m_log.Error("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Obsolete GetUserInventory called for " + userID);
+
+            InventoryCollection inventory = new InventoryCollection();
+            inventory.UserID = userID;
+            inventory.Folders = new List<InventoryFolderBase>();
+            inventory.Items = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
+
+            return inventory;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Request the inventory for a user.  This is an asynchronous operation that will call the callback when the
+        /// inventory has been received
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <param name="callback"></param>
+        [Obsolete]
+        public void GetUserInventory(UUID userID, InventoryReceiptCallback callback)
+        {
+            m_log.Error("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Obsolete GetUserInventory called for " + userID);
+            callback(new List<InventoryFolderImpl>(0), new List<InventoryItemBase>(0));
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Retrieve the root inventory folder for the given user.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <returns>null if no root folder was found</returns>
+        public InventoryFolderBase GetRootFolder(UUID userID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetInventoryNode" },
+                { "ItemID", userID.ToString() },
+                { "OwnerID", userID.ToString() },
+                { "IncludeFolders", "1" },
+                { "IncludeItems", "0" },
+                { "ChildrenOnly", "1" }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Items"] is OSDArray)
+            {
+                OSDArray items = (OSDArray)response["Items"];
+                List<InventoryFolderBase> folders = GetFoldersFromResponse(items, userID, true);
+
+                if (folders.Count > 0)
+                    return folders[0];
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the user folder for the given folder-type
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <param name="type"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public InventoryFolderBase GetFolderForType(UUID userID, AssetType type)
+        {
+            string contentType = SLUtil.SLAssetTypeToContentType((int)type);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetFolderForType" },
+                { "ContentType", contentType },
+                { "OwnerID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Folder"] is OSDMap)
+            {
+                OSDMap folder = (OSDMap)response["Folder"];
+
+                return new InventoryFolderBase(
+                    folder["ID"].AsUUID(),
+                    folder["Name"].AsString(),
+                    folder["OwnerID"].AsUUID(),
+                    (short)SLUtil.ContentTypeToSLAssetType(folder["ContentType"].AsString()),
+                    folder["ParentID"].AsUUID(),
+                    (ushort)folder["Version"].AsInteger()
+                );
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Default folder not found for content type " + contentType + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+                return GetRootFolder(userID);
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get an item, given by its UUID
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="item"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public InventoryItemBase GetItem(InventoryItemBase item)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetInventoryNode" },
+                { "ItemID", item.ID.ToString() },
+                { "OwnerID", item.Owner.ToString() },
+                { "IncludeFolders", "1" },
+                { "IncludeItems", "1" },
+                { "ChildrenOnly", "1" }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Items"] is OSDArray)
+            {
+                List<InventoryItemBase> items = GetItemsFromResponse((OSDArray)response["Items"]);
+                if (items.Count > 0)
+                {
+                    // The requested item should be the first in this list, but loop through
+                    // and sanity check just in case
+                    for (int i = 0; i < items.Count; i++)
+                    {
+                        if (items[i].ID == item.ID)
+                            return items[i];
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Item " + item.ID + " owned by " + item.Owner + " not found");
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get a folder, given by its UUID
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="folder"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public InventoryFolderBase GetFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetInventoryNode" },
+                { "ItemID", folder.ID.ToString() },
+                { "OwnerID", folder.Owner.ToString() },
+                { "IncludeFolders", "1" },
+                { "IncludeItems", "0" },
+                { "ChildrenOnly", "1" }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Items"] is OSDArray)
+            {
+                OSDArray items = (OSDArray)response["Items"];
+                List<InventoryFolderBase> folders = GetFoldersFromResponse(items, folder.ID, true);
+
+                if (folders.Count > 0)
+                    return folders[0];
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets everything (folders and items) inside a folder
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <param name="folderID"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public InventoryCollection GetFolderContent(UUID userID, UUID folderID)
+        {
+            InventoryCollection inventory = new InventoryCollection();
+            inventory.UserID = userID;
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetInventoryNode" },
+                { "ItemID", folderID.ToString() },
+                { "OwnerID", userID.ToString() },
+                { "IncludeFolders", "1" },
+                { "IncludeItems", "1" },
+                { "ChildrenOnly", "1" }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Items"] is OSDArray)
+            {
+                OSDArray items = (OSDArray)response["Items"];
+
+                inventory.Folders = GetFoldersFromResponse(items, folderID, false);
+                inventory.Items = GetItemsFromResponse(items);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Error fetching folder " + folderID + " content for " + userID + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+                inventory.Folders = new List<InventoryFolderBase>(0);
+                inventory.Items = new List<InventoryItemBase>(0);
+            }
+
+            return inventory;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the items inside a folder
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <param name="folderID"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public List<InventoryItemBase> GetFolderItems(UUID userID, UUID folderID)
+        {
+            InventoryCollection inventory = new InventoryCollection();
+            inventory.UserID = userID;
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetInventoryNode" },
+                { "ItemID", folderID.ToString() },
+                { "OwnerID", userID.ToString() },
+                { "IncludeFolders", "0" },
+                { "IncludeItems", "1" },
+                { "ChildrenOnly", "1" }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["Items"] is OSDArray)
+            {
+                OSDArray items = (OSDArray)response["Items"];
+                return GetItemsFromResponse(items);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Error fetching folder " + folderID + " for " + userID + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+                return new List<InventoryItemBase>(0);
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Add a new folder to the user's inventory
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="folder"></param>
+        /// <returns>true if the folder was successfully added</returns>
+        public bool AddFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddInventoryFolder" },
+                { "FolderID", folder.ID.ToString() },
+                { "ParentID", folder.ParentID.ToString() },
+                { "OwnerID", folder.Owner.ToString() },
+                { "Name", folder.Name },
+                { "ContentType", SLUtil.SLAssetTypeToContentType(folder.Type) }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Error creating folder " + folder.Name + " for " + folder.Owner + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Update a folder in the user's inventory
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="folder"></param>
+        /// <returns>true if the folder was successfully updated</returns>
+        public bool UpdateFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        {
+            return AddFolder(folder);
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Move an inventory folder to a new location
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="folder">A folder containing the details of the new location</param>
+        /// <returns>true if the folder was successfully moved</returns>
+        public bool MoveFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        {
+            return AddFolder(folder);
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Delete an item from the user's inventory
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="item"></param>
+        /// <returns>true if the item was successfully deleted</returns>
+        //bool DeleteItem(InventoryItemBase item);
+        public bool DeleteFolders(UUID userID, List<UUID> folderIDs)
+        {
+            return DeleteItems(userID, folderIDs);
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Delete an item from the user's inventory
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="item"></param>
+        /// <returns>true if the item was successfully deleted</returns>
+        public bool DeleteItems(UUID userID, List<UUID> itemIDs)
+        {
+            // TODO: RemoveInventoryNode should be replaced with RemoveInventoryNodes
+            bool allSuccess = true;
+
+            for (int i = 0; i < itemIDs.Count; i++)
+            {
+                UUID itemID = itemIDs[i];
+
+                NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+                {
+                    { "RequestMethod", "RemoveInventoryNode" },
+                    { "OwnerID", userID.ToString() },
+                    { "ItemID", itemID.ToString() }
+                };
+
+                OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+                bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+                if (!success)
+                {
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Error removing item " + itemID + " for " + userID + ": " +
+                        response["Message"].AsString());
+                    allSuccess = false;
+                }
+            }
+            
+            return allSuccess;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Purge an inventory folder of all its items and subfolders.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="folder"></param>
+        /// <returns>true if the folder was successfully purged</returns>
+        public bool PurgeFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "PurgeInventoryFolder" },
+                { "OwnerID", folder.Owner.ToString() },
+                { "FolderID", folder.ID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Error purging folder " + folder.ID + " for " + folder.Owner + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Add a new item to the user's inventory
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="item"></param>
+        /// <returns>true if the item was successfully added</returns>
+        public bool AddItem(InventoryItemBase item)
+        {
+            // A folder of UUID.Zero means we need to find the most appropriate home for this item
+            if (item.Folder == UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                InventoryFolderBase folder = GetFolderForType(item.Owner, (AssetType)item.AssetType);
+                if (folder != null && folder.ID != UUID.Zero)
+                    item.Folder = folder.ID;
+                else
+                    item.Folder = item.Owner; // Root folder
+            }
+
+            if ((AssetType)item.AssetType == AssetType.Gesture)
+                UpdateGesture(item.Owner, item.ID, item.Flags == 1);
+
+            if (item.BasePermissions == 0)
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Adding inventory item {0} ({1}) with no base permissions", item.Name, item.ID);
+
+            OSDMap permissions = new OSDMap
+            {
+                { "BaseMask", OSD.FromInteger(item.BasePermissions) },
+                { "EveryoneMask", OSD.FromInteger(item.EveryOnePermissions) },
+                { "GroupMask", OSD.FromInteger(item.GroupPermissions) },
+                { "NextOwnerMask", OSD.FromInteger(item.NextPermissions) },
+                { "OwnerMask", OSD.FromInteger(item.CurrentPermissions) }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap extraData = new OSDMap()
+            {
+                { "Flags", OSD.FromInteger(item.Flags) },
+                { "GroupID", OSD.FromUUID(item.GroupID) },
+                { "GroupOwned", OSD.FromBoolean(item.GroupOwned) },
+                { "SalePrice", OSD.FromInteger(item.SalePrice) },
+                { "SaleType", OSD.FromInteger(item.SaleType) },
+                { "Permissions", permissions }
+            };
+
+            // Add different asset type only if it differs from inventory type
+            // (needed for links)
+            string invContentType = SLUtil.SLInvTypeToContentType(item.InvType);
+            string assetContentType = SLUtil.SLAssetTypeToContentType(item.AssetType);
+
+            if (invContentType != assetContentType)
+                extraData["LinkedItemType"] = OSD.FromString(assetContentType);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddInventoryItem" },
+                { "ItemID", item.ID.ToString() },
+                { "AssetID", item.AssetID.ToString() },
+                { "ParentID", item.Folder.ToString() },
+                { "OwnerID", item.Owner.ToString() },
+                { "Name", item.Name },
+                { "Description", item.Description },
+                { "CreatorID", item.CreatorId },
+                { "CreatorData", item.CreatorData },
+                { "ContentType", invContentType },
+                { "ExtraData", OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(extraData) }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Error creating item " + item.Name + " for " + item.Owner + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Update an item in the user's inventory
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="item"></param>
+        /// <returns>true if the item was successfully updated</returns>
+        public bool UpdateItem(InventoryItemBase item)
+        {
+            if (item.AssetID != UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                return AddItem(item);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // This is actually a folder update
+                InventoryFolderBase folder = new InventoryFolderBase(item.ID, item.Name, item.Owner, (short)item.AssetType, item.Folder, 0);
+                return UpdateFolder(folder);
+            }
+        }
+
+        public bool MoveItems(UUID ownerID, List<InventoryItemBase> items)
+        {
+            bool success = true;
+
+            while (items.Count > 0)
+            {
+                List<InventoryItemBase> currentItems = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
+                UUID destFolderID = items[0].Folder;
+
+                // Find all of the items being moved to the current destination folder
+                for (int i = 0; i < items.Count; i++)
+                {
+                    InventoryItemBase item = items[i];
+                    if (item.Folder == destFolderID)
+                        currentItems.Add(item);
+                }
+
+                // Do the inventory move for the current items
+                success &= MoveItems(ownerID, items, destFolderID);
+
+                // Remove the processed items from the list
+                for (int i = 0; i < currentItems.Count; i++)
+                    items.Remove(currentItems[i]);
+            }
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Does the given user have an inventory structure?
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public bool HasInventoryForUser(UUID userID)
+        {
+            return GetRootFolder(userID) != null;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get the active gestures of the agent.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public List<InventoryItemBase> GetActiveGestures(UUID userID)
+        {
+            OSDArray items = FetchGestures(userID);
+
+            string[] itemIDs = new string[items.Count];
+            for (int i = 0; i < items.Count; i++)
+                itemIDs[i] = items[i].AsUUID().ToString();
+
+//            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+//            {
+//                { "RequestMethod", "GetInventoryNodes" },
+//                { "OwnerID", userID.ToString() },
+//                { "Items", String.Join(",", itemIDs) }
+//            };
+
+            // FIXME: Implement this in SimianGrid
+            return new List<InventoryItemBase>(0);
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get the union of permissions of all inventory items
+        /// that hold the given assetID. 
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <param name="assetID"></param>
+        /// <returns>The permissions or 0 if no such asset is found in 
+        /// the user's inventory</returns>
+        public int GetAssetPermissions(UUID userID, UUID assetID)
+        {
+//            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+//            {
+//                { "RequestMethod", "GetInventoryNodes" },
+//                { "OwnerID", userID.ToString() },
+//                { "AssetID", assetID.ToString() }
+//            };
+
+            // FIXME: Implement this in SimianGrid
+            return (int)PermissionMask.All;
+        }
+
+        private List<InventoryFolderBase> GetFoldersFromResponse(OSDArray items, UUID baseFolder, bool includeBaseFolder)
+        {
+            List<InventoryFolderBase> invFolders = new List<InventoryFolderBase>(items.Count);
+
+            for (int i = 0; i < items.Count; i++)
+            {
+                OSDMap item = items[i] as OSDMap;
+
+                if (item != null && item["Type"].AsString() == "Folder")
+                {
+                    UUID folderID = item["ID"].AsUUID();
+
+                    if (folderID == baseFolder && !includeBaseFolder)
+                        continue;
+
+                    invFolders.Add(new InventoryFolderBase(
+                        folderID,
+                        item["Name"].AsString(),
+                        item["OwnerID"].AsUUID(),
+                        (short)SLUtil.ContentTypeToSLAssetType(item["ContentType"].AsString()),
+                        item["ParentID"].AsUUID(),
+                        (ushort)item["Version"].AsInteger()
+                    ));
+                }
+            }
+
+//            m_log.Debug("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Parsed " + invFolders.Count + " folders from SimianGrid response");
+            return invFolders;
+        }
+
+        private List<InventoryItemBase> GetItemsFromResponse(OSDArray items)
+        {
+            List<InventoryItemBase> invItems = new List<InventoryItemBase>(items.Count);
+
+            for (int i = 0; i < items.Count; i++)
+            {
+                OSDMap item = items[i] as OSDMap;
+
+                if (item != null && item["Type"].AsString() == "Item")
+                {
+                    InventoryItemBase invItem = new InventoryItemBase();
+                    
+                    invItem.AssetID = item["AssetID"].AsUUID();
+                    invItem.AssetType = SLUtil.ContentTypeToSLAssetType(item["ContentType"].AsString());
+                    invItem.CreationDate = item["CreationDate"].AsInteger();
+                    invItem.CreatorId = item["CreatorID"].AsString();
+                    invItem.CreatorData = item["CreatorData"].AsString();
+                    invItem.CreatorIdAsUuid = item["CreatorID"].AsUUID();
+                    invItem.Description = item["Description"].AsString();
+                    invItem.Folder = item["ParentID"].AsUUID();
+                    invItem.ID = item["ID"].AsUUID();
+                    invItem.InvType = SLUtil.ContentTypeToSLInvType(item["ContentType"].AsString());
+                    invItem.Name = item["Name"].AsString();
+                    invItem.Owner = item["OwnerID"].AsUUID();
+
+                    OSDMap extraData = item["ExtraData"] as OSDMap;
+                    if (extraData != null && extraData.Count > 0)
+                    {
+                        invItem.Flags = extraData["Flags"].AsUInteger();
+                        invItem.GroupID = extraData["GroupID"].AsUUID();
+                        invItem.GroupOwned = extraData["GroupOwned"].AsBoolean();
+                        invItem.SalePrice = extraData["SalePrice"].AsInteger();
+                        invItem.SaleType = (byte)extraData["SaleType"].AsInteger();
+
+                        OSDMap perms = extraData["Permissions"] as OSDMap;
+                        if (perms != null)
+                        {
+                            invItem.BasePermissions = perms["BaseMask"].AsUInteger();
+                            invItem.CurrentPermissions = perms["OwnerMask"].AsUInteger();
+                            invItem.EveryOnePermissions = perms["EveryoneMask"].AsUInteger();
+                            invItem.GroupPermissions = perms["GroupMask"].AsUInteger();
+                            invItem.NextPermissions = perms["NextOwnerMask"].AsUInteger();
+                        }
+
+                        if (extraData.ContainsKey("LinkedItemType"))
+                            invItem.AssetType = SLUtil.ContentTypeToSLAssetType(extraData["LinkedItemType"].AsString());
+                    }
+
+                    if (invItem.BasePermissions == 0)
+                    {
+                        m_log.InfoFormat("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Forcing item permissions to full for item {0} ({1})",
+                            invItem.Name, invItem.ID);
+                        invItem.BasePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+                        invItem.CurrentPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+                        invItem.EveryOnePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+                        invItem.GroupPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+                        invItem.NextPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+                    }
+
+                    invItems.Add(invItem);
+                }
+            }
+
+//            m_log.Debug("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Parsed " + invItems.Count + " items from SimianGrid response");
+            return invItems;
+        }
+
+        private bool MoveItems(UUID ownerID, List<InventoryItemBase> items, UUID destFolderID)
+        {
+            string[] itemIDs = new string[items.Count];
+            for (int i = 0; i < items.Count; i++)
+                itemIDs[i] = items[i].ID.ToString();
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "MoveInventoryNodes" },
+                { "OwnerID", ownerID.ToString() },
+                { "FolderID", destFolderID.ToString() },
+                { "Items", String.Join(",", itemIDs) }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Failed to move " + items.Count + " items to " +
+                    destFolderID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        private void UpdateGesture(UUID userID, UUID itemID, bool enabled)
+        {
+            OSDArray gestures = FetchGestures(userID);
+            OSDArray newGestures = new OSDArray();
+
+            for (int i = 0; i < gestures.Count; i++)
+            {
+                UUID gesture = gestures[i].AsUUID();
+                if (gesture != itemID)
+                    newGestures.Add(OSD.FromUUID(gesture));
+            }
+
+            if (enabled)
+                newGestures.Add(OSD.FromUUID(itemID));
+
+            SaveGestures(userID, newGestures);
+        }
+
+        private OSDArray FetchGestures(UUID userID)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_userServerUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                OSDMap user = response["User"] as OSDMap;
+                if (user != null && response.ContainsKey("Gestures"))
+                {
+                    OSD gestures = OSDParser.DeserializeJson(response["Gestures"].AsString());
+                    if (gestures != null && gestures is OSDArray)
+                        return (OSDArray)gestures;
+                    else
+                        m_log.Error("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Unrecognized active gestures data for " + userID);
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Failed to fetch active gestures for " + userID + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return new OSDArray();
+        }
+
+        private void SaveGestures(UUID userID, OSDArray gestures)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddUserData" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() },
+                { "Gestures", OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(gestures) }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_userServerUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (!response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN INVENTORY CONNECTOR]: Failed to save active gestures for " + userID + ": " +
+                    response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianPresenceServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianPresenceServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..678f738
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianPresenceServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,477 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Collections.Specialized;
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+
+using PresenceInfo = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.PresenceInfo;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Connects avatar presence information (for tracking current location and
+    /// message routing) to the SimianGrid backend
+    /// </summary>
+    [Extension(Path = "/OpenSim/RegionModules", NodeName = "RegionModule")]
+    public class SimianPresenceServiceConnector : IPresenceService, IGridUserService, ISharedRegionModule
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_serverUrl = String.Empty;
+        private SimianActivityDetector m_activityDetector;
+        private bool m_Enabled = false;
+
+        #region ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public Type ReplaceableInterface { get { return null; } }
+        public void RegionLoaded(Scene scene) { }
+        public void PostInitialise() { }
+        public void Close() { }
+
+        public SimianPresenceServiceConnector() { m_activityDetector = new SimianActivityDetector(this); }
+        public string Name { get { return "SimianPresenceServiceConnector"; } }
+        public void AddRegion(Scene scene)
+        {
+            if (m_Enabled)
+            {
+                scene.RegisterModuleInterface<IPresenceService>(this);
+                scene.RegisterModuleInterface<IGridUserService>(this);
+
+                m_activityDetector.AddRegion(scene);
+
+                LogoutRegionAgents(scene.RegionInfo.RegionID);
+            }
+        }
+        public void RemoveRegion(Scene scene)
+        {
+            if (m_Enabled)
+            {
+                scene.UnregisterModuleInterface<IPresenceService>(this);
+                scene.UnregisterModuleInterface<IGridUserService>(this);
+
+                m_activityDetector.RemoveRegion(scene);
+
+                LogoutRegionAgents(scene.RegionInfo.RegionID);
+            }
+        }
+
+        #endregion ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public SimianPresenceServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            CommonInit(source);
+        }
+
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig moduleConfig = source.Configs["Modules"];
+            if (moduleConfig != null)
+            {
+                string name = moduleConfig.GetString("PresenceServices", "");
+                if (name == Name)
+                    CommonInit(source);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private void CommonInit(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["PresenceService"];
+            if (gridConfig != null)
+            {
+                string serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("PresenceServerURI");
+                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+                {
+                    if (!serviceUrl.EndsWith("/") && !serviceUrl.EndsWith("="))
+                        serviceUrl = serviceUrl + '/';
+                    m_serverUrl = serviceUrl;
+                    m_Enabled = true;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: No PresenceServerURI specified, disabling connector");
+        }
+
+        #region IPresenceService
+
+        public bool LoginAgent(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID secureSessionID)
+        {
+            m_log.ErrorFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Login requested, UserID={0}, SessionID={1}, SecureSessionID={2}",
+                userID, sessionID, secureSessionID);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddSession" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+            if (sessionID != UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                requestArgs["SessionID"] = sessionID.ToString();
+                requestArgs["SecureSessionID"] = secureSessionID.ToString();
+            }
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to login agent " + userID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        public bool LogoutAgent(UUID sessionID)
+        {
+//            m_log.InfoFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Logout requested for agent with sessionID " + sessionID);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "RemoveSession" },
+                { "SessionID", sessionID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to logout agent with sessionID " + sessionID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        public bool LogoutRegionAgents(UUID regionID)
+        {
+//            m_log.InfoFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Logout requested for all agents in region " + regionID);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "RemoveSessions" },
+                { "SceneID", regionID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to logout agents from region " + regionID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        public bool ReportAgent(UUID sessionID, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            // Not needed for SimianGrid
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public PresenceInfo GetAgent(UUID sessionID)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Requesting session data for agent with sessionID " + sessionID);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetSession" },
+                { "SessionID", sessionID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap sessionResponse = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (sessionResponse["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                UUID userID = sessionResponse["UserID"].AsUUID();
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Requesting user data for " + userID);
+
+                requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+                {
+                    { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                    { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+                };
+
+                OSDMap userResponse = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+                if (userResponse["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                    return ResponseToPresenceInfo(sessionResponse, userResponse);
+                else
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to retrieve user data for " + userID + ": " + userResponse["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to retrieve session " + sessionID + ": " + sessionResponse["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public PresenceInfo[] GetAgents(string[] userIDs)
+        {
+            List<PresenceInfo> presences = new List<PresenceInfo>(userIDs.Length);
+
+            for (int i = 0; i < userIDs.Length; i++)
+            {
+                UUID userID;
+                if (UUID.TryParse(userIDs[i], out userID) && userID != UUID.Zero)
+                    presences.AddRange(GetSessions(userID));
+            }
+
+            return presences.ToArray();
+        }
+
+        #endregion IPresenceService
+
+        #region IGridUserService
+
+        public GridUserInfo LoggedIn(string userID)
+        {
+            // Never implemented at the sim
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public bool LoggedOut(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID regionID, Vector3 lastPosition, Vector3 lastLookAt)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Logging out user " + userID);
+
+            // Remove the session to mark this user offline
+            if (!LogoutAgent(sessionID))
+                return false;
+
+            // Save our last position as user data
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddUserData" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() },
+                { "LastLocation", SerializeLocation(regionID, lastPosition, lastLookAt) }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to set last location for " + userID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        public bool SetHome(string userID, UUID regionID, Vector3 position, Vector3 lookAt)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Setting home location for user  " + userID);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddUserData" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() },
+                { "HomeLocation", SerializeLocation(regionID, position, lookAt) }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to set home location for " + userID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        public bool SetLastPosition(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID regionID, Vector3 lastPosition, Vector3 lastLookAt)
+        {
+            return UpdateSession(sessionID, regionID, lastPosition, lastLookAt);
+        }
+
+        public GridUserInfo GetGridUserInfo(string user)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Requesting session data for agent " + user);
+
+            UUID userID = new UUID(user);
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Requesting user data for " + userID);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap userResponse = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (userResponse["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                return ResponseToGridUserInfo(userResponse);
+            else
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to retrieve user data for " + userID + ": " + userResponse["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+        #region Helpers
+
+        private OSDMap GetUserData(UUID userID)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Requesting user data for " + userID);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["User"] is OSDMap)
+                return response;
+            else
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to retrieve user data for " + userID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        private List<PresenceInfo> GetSessions(UUID userID)
+        {
+            List<PresenceInfo> presences = new List<PresenceInfo>(1);
+
+            OSDMap userResponse = GetUserData(userID);
+            if (userResponse != null)
+            {
+//                m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Requesting sessions for " + userID);
+
+                NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+                {
+                    { "RequestMethod", "GetSession" },
+                    { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+                };
+
+                OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+                if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                {
+                    PresenceInfo presence = ResponseToPresenceInfo(response, userResponse);
+                    if (presence != null)
+                        presences.Add(presence);
+                }
+//                else
+//                {
+//                    m_log.Debug("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: No session returned for " + userID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+//                }
+            }
+
+            return presences;
+        }
+
+        private bool UpdateSession(UUID sessionID, UUID regionID, Vector3 lastPosition, Vector3 lastLookAt)
+        {
+            // Save our current location as session data
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "UpdateSession" },
+                { "SessionID", sessionID.ToString() },
+                { "SceneID", regionID.ToString() },
+                { "ScenePosition", lastPosition.ToString() },
+                { "SceneLookAt", lastLookAt.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PRESENCE CONNECTOR]: Failed to update agent session " + sessionID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        private PresenceInfo ResponseToPresenceInfo(OSDMap sessionResponse, OSDMap userResponse)
+        {
+            if (sessionResponse == null)
+                return null;
+
+            PresenceInfo info = new PresenceInfo();
+
+            info.UserID = sessionResponse["UserID"].AsUUID().ToString();
+            info.RegionID = sessionResponse["SceneID"].AsUUID();
+
+            return info;
+        }
+
+        private GridUserInfo ResponseToGridUserInfo(OSDMap userResponse)
+        {
+            if (userResponse != null && userResponse["User"] is OSDMap)
+            {
+                GridUserInfo info = new GridUserInfo();
+
+                info.Online = true;
+                info.UserID = userResponse["UserID"].AsUUID().ToString();
+                info.LastRegionID = userResponse["SceneID"].AsUUID();
+                info.LastPosition = userResponse["ScenePosition"].AsVector3();
+                info.LastLookAt = userResponse["SceneLookAt"].AsVector3();
+
+                OSDMap user = (OSDMap)userResponse["User"];
+
+                info.Login = user["LastLoginDate"].AsDate();
+                info.Logout = user["LastLogoutDate"].AsDate();
+                DeserializeLocation(user["HomeLocation"].AsString(), out info.HomeRegionID, out info.HomePosition, out info.HomeLookAt);
+
+                return info;
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+        
+        private string SerializeLocation(UUID regionID, Vector3 position, Vector3 lookAt)
+        {
+            return "{" + String.Format("\"SceneID\":\"{0}\",\"Position\":\"{1}\",\"LookAt\":\"{2}\"", regionID, position, lookAt) + "}";
+        }
+
+        private bool DeserializeLocation(string location, out UUID regionID, out Vector3 position, out Vector3 lookAt)
+        {
+            OSDMap map = null;
+
+            try { map = OSDParser.DeserializeJson(location) as OSDMap; }
+            catch { }
+
+            if (map != null)
+            {
+                regionID = map["SceneID"].AsUUID();
+                if (Vector3.TryParse(map["Position"].AsString(), out position) &&
+                    Vector3.TryParse(map["LookAt"].AsString(), out lookAt))
+                {
+                    return true;
+                }
+            }
+
+            regionID = UUID.Zero;
+            position = Vector3.Zero;
+            lookAt = Vector3.Zero;
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        #endregion Helpers
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianProfiles.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianProfiles.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6aefc38
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianProfiles.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,478 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Collections.Specialized;
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Client;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Avatar profile flags
+    /// </summary>
+    [Flags]
+    public enum ProfileFlags : uint
+    {
+        AllowPublish = 1,
+        MaturePublish = 2,
+        Identified = 4,
+        Transacted = 8,
+        Online = 16
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Connects avatar profile and classified queries to the SimianGrid
+    /// backend
+    /// </summary>
+    [Extension(Path = "/OpenSim/RegionModules", NodeName = "RegionModule")]
+    public class SimianProfiles : INonSharedRegionModule
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_serverUrl = String.Empty;
+        private bool m_Enabled = false;
+
+        #region INonSharedRegionModule
+        
+        public Type ReplaceableInterface { get { return null; } }
+        public void RegionLoaded(Scene scene) { }
+        public void Close() { }
+
+        public SimianProfiles() { }
+        public string Name { get { return "SimianProfiles"; } }
+
+        public void AddRegion(Scene scene)
+        {
+            if (m_Enabled)
+            {
+                CheckEstateManager(scene);
+                scene.EventManager.OnClientConnect += ClientConnectHandler;
+            }
+        }
+
+        public void RemoveRegion(Scene scene)
+        {
+            if (m_Enabled)
+            {
+                scene.EventManager.OnClientConnect -= ClientConnectHandler;
+            }
+        }
+
+        #endregion INonSharedRegionModule
+
+        public SimianProfiles(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            Initialise(source);
+        }
+
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig profileConfig = source.Configs["Profiles"];
+            if (profileConfig == null)
+                return;
+
+            if (profileConfig.GetString("Module", String.Empty) != Name)
+                return;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PROFILES] module enabled");
+            m_Enabled = true;
+
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["UserAccountService"];
+            if (gridConfig != null)
+            {
+                string serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("UserAccountServerURI");
+                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+                {
+                    if (!serviceUrl.EndsWith("/") && !serviceUrl.EndsWith("="))
+                        serviceUrl = serviceUrl + '/';
+                    m_serverUrl = serviceUrl;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: No UserAccountServerURI specified, disabling connector");
+        }
+
+        private void ClientConnectHandler(IClientCore clientCore)
+        {
+            if (clientCore is IClientAPI)
+            {
+                IClientAPI client = (IClientAPI)clientCore;
+
+                // Classifieds
+                client.AddGenericPacketHandler("avatarclassifiedsrequest", AvatarClassifiedsRequestHandler);
+                client.OnClassifiedInfoRequest += ClassifiedInfoRequestHandler;
+                client.OnClassifiedInfoUpdate += ClassifiedInfoUpdateHandler;
+                client.OnClassifiedDelete += ClassifiedDeleteHandler;
+
+                // Picks
+                client.AddGenericPacketHandler("avatarpicksrequest", HandleAvatarPicksRequest);
+                client.AddGenericPacketHandler("pickinforequest", HandlePickInfoRequest);
+                client.OnPickInfoUpdate += PickInfoUpdateHandler;
+                client.OnPickDelete += PickDeleteHandler;
+
+                // Notes
+                client.AddGenericPacketHandler("avatarnotesrequest", HandleAvatarNotesRequest);
+                client.OnAvatarNotesUpdate += AvatarNotesUpdateHandler;
+
+                // Profiles
+                client.OnRequestAvatarProperties += RequestAvatarPropertiesHandler;
+
+                client.OnUpdateAvatarProperties += UpdateAvatarPropertiesHandler;
+                client.OnAvatarInterestUpdate += AvatarInterestUpdateHandler;
+                client.OnUserInfoRequest += UserInfoRequestHandler;
+                client.OnUpdateUserInfo += UpdateUserInfoHandler;
+            }
+        }
+
+        #region Classifieds
+
+        private void AvatarClassifiedsRequestHandler(Object sender, string method, List<String> args)
+        {
+            if (!(sender is IClientAPI))
+                return;
+            IClientAPI client = (IClientAPI)sender;
+
+            UUID targetAvatarID;
+            if (args.Count < 1 || !UUID.TryParse(args[0], out targetAvatarID))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Unrecognized arguments for " + method);
+                return;
+            }
+
+            // FIXME: Query the generic key/value store for classifieds
+            client.SendAvatarClassifiedReply(targetAvatarID, new Dictionary<UUID, string>(0));
+        }
+
+        private void ClassifiedInfoRequestHandler(UUID classifiedID, IClientAPI client)
+        {
+            // FIXME: Fetch this info
+            client.SendClassifiedInfoReply(classifiedID, UUID.Zero, 0, Utils.DateTimeToUnixTime(DateTime.UtcNow + TimeSpan.FromDays(1)),
+                0, String.Empty, String.Empty, UUID.Zero, 0, UUID.Zero, String.Empty, Vector3.Zero, String.Empty, 0, 0);
+        }
+
+        private void ClassifiedInfoUpdateHandler(UUID classifiedID, uint category, string name, string description,
+            UUID parcelID, uint parentEstate, UUID snapshotID, Vector3 globalPos, byte classifiedFlags, int price,
+            IClientAPI client)
+        {
+            // FIXME: Save this info
+        }
+
+        private void ClassifiedDeleteHandler(UUID classifiedID, IClientAPI client)
+        {
+            // FIXME: Delete the specified classified ad
+        }
+
+        #endregion Classifieds
+
+        #region Picks
+
+        private void HandleAvatarPicksRequest(Object sender, string method, List<String> args)
+        {
+            if (!(sender is IClientAPI))
+                return;
+            IClientAPI client = (IClientAPI)sender;
+
+            UUID targetAvatarID;
+            if (args.Count < 1 || !UUID.TryParse(args[0], out targetAvatarID))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Unrecognized arguments for " + method);
+                return;
+            }
+
+            // FIXME: Fetch these
+            client.SendAvatarPicksReply(targetAvatarID, new Dictionary<UUID, string>(0));
+        }
+
+        private void HandlePickInfoRequest(Object sender, string method, List<String> args)
+        {
+            if (!(sender is IClientAPI))
+                return;
+            IClientAPI client = (IClientAPI)sender;
+
+            UUID avatarID;
+            UUID pickID;
+            if (args.Count < 2 || !UUID.TryParse(args[0], out avatarID) || !UUID.TryParse(args[1], out pickID))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Unrecognized arguments for " + method);
+                return;
+            }
+
+            // FIXME: Fetch this
+            client.SendPickInfoReply(pickID, avatarID, false, UUID.Zero, String.Empty, String.Empty, UUID.Zero, String.Empty,
+                String.Empty, String.Empty, Vector3.Zero, 0, false);
+        }
+
+        private void PickInfoUpdateHandler(IClientAPI client, UUID pickID, UUID creatorID, bool topPick, string name,
+            string desc, UUID snapshotID, int sortOrder, bool enabled)
+        {
+            // FIXME: Save this
+        }
+
+        private void PickDeleteHandler(IClientAPI client, UUID pickID)
+        {
+            // FIXME: Delete
+        }
+
+        #endregion Picks
+
+        #region Notes
+
+        private void HandleAvatarNotesRequest(Object sender, string method, List<String> args)
+        {
+            if (!(sender is IClientAPI))
+                return;
+            IClientAPI client = (IClientAPI)sender;
+
+            UUID targetAvatarID;
+            if (args.Count < 1 || !UUID.TryParse(args[0], out targetAvatarID))
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Unrecognized arguments for " + method);
+                return;
+            }
+
+            // FIXME: Fetch this
+            client.SendAvatarNotesReply(targetAvatarID, String.Empty);
+        }
+
+        private void AvatarNotesUpdateHandler(IClientAPI client, UUID targetID, string notes)
+        {
+            // FIXME: Save this
+        }
+
+        #endregion Notes
+
+        #region Profiles
+
+        private void RequestAvatarPropertiesHandler(IClientAPI client, UUID avatarID)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Request avatar properties for {0}",avatarID);
+            
+            OSDMap user = FetchUserData(avatarID);
+
+            ProfileFlags flags = ProfileFlags.AllowPublish | ProfileFlags.MaturePublish;
+
+            if (user != null)
+            {
+                OSDMap about = null;
+                if (user.ContainsKey("LLAbout"))
+                {
+                    try
+                    {
+                        about = OSDParser.DeserializeJson(user["LLAbout"].AsString()) as OSDMap;
+                    }
+                    catch
+                    {
+                        m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Unable to decode LLAbout");
+                    }
+                }
+
+                if (about == null)
+                    about = new OSDMap(0);
+
+                // Check if this user is a grid operator
+                byte[] charterMember;
+                if (user["AccessLevel"].AsInteger() >= 200)
+                    charterMember = Utils.StringToBytes("Operator");
+                else
+                    charterMember = Utils.EmptyBytes;
+
+                // Check if the user is online
+                if (client.Scene is Scene)
+                {
+                    OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.PresenceInfo[] presences = ((Scene)client.Scene).PresenceService.GetAgents(new string[] { avatarID.ToString() });
+                    if (presences != null && presences.Length > 0)
+                        flags |= ProfileFlags.Online;
+                }
+
+                // Check if the user is identified
+                if (user["Identified"].AsBoolean())
+                    flags |= ProfileFlags.Identified;
+
+                client.SendAvatarProperties(avatarID, about["About"].AsString(), user["CreationDate"].AsDate().ToString("M/d/yyyy",
+                    System.Globalization.CultureInfo.InvariantCulture), charterMember, about["FLAbout"].AsString(), (uint)flags,
+                    about["FLImage"].AsUUID(), about["Image"].AsUUID(), about["URL"].AsString(), user["Partner"].AsUUID());
+
+                OSDMap interests = null;
+                if (user.ContainsKey("LLInterests"))
+                {
+                    try
+                    {
+                        interests = OSDParser.DeserializeJson(user["LLInterests"].AsString()) as OSDMap;
+                        client.SendAvatarInterestsReply(avatarID, interests["WantMask"].AsUInteger(), interests["WantText"].AsString(), interests["SkillsMask"].AsUInteger(), interests["SkillsText"].AsString(), interests["Languages"].AsString());
+                    }
+                    catch { }
+                }
+
+                if (about == null)
+                    about = new OSDMap(0);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Failed to fetch profile information for " + client.Name + ", returning default values");
+                client.SendAvatarProperties(avatarID, String.Empty, "1/1/1970", Utils.EmptyBytes,
+                        String.Empty, (uint)flags, UUID.Zero, UUID.Zero, String.Empty, UUID.Zero);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private void UpdateAvatarPropertiesHandler(IClientAPI client, UserProfileData profileData)
+        {
+            OSDMap map = new OSDMap
+            {
+                { "About", OSD.FromString(profileData.AboutText) },
+                { "Image", OSD.FromUUID(profileData.Image) },
+                { "FLAbout", OSD.FromString(profileData.FirstLifeAboutText) },
+                { "FLImage", OSD.FromUUID(profileData.FirstLifeImage) },
+                { "URL", OSD.FromString(profileData.ProfileUrl) }
+            };
+
+            AddUserData(client.AgentId, "LLAbout", map);
+        }
+
+        private void AvatarInterestUpdateHandler(IClientAPI client, uint wantmask, string wanttext, uint skillsmask,
+            string skillstext, string languages)
+        {
+            OSDMap map = new OSDMap
+            {
+                { "WantMask", OSD.FromInteger(wantmask) },
+                { "WantText", OSD.FromString(wanttext) },
+                { "SkillsMask", OSD.FromInteger(skillsmask) },
+                { "SkillsText", OSD.FromString(skillstext) },
+                { "Languages", OSD.FromString(languages) }
+            };
+
+            AddUserData(client.AgentId, "LLInterests", map);
+        }
+
+        private void UserInfoRequestHandler(IClientAPI client)
+        {
+            m_log.Error("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: UserInfoRequestHandler");
+
+            // Fetch this user's e-mail address
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "UserID", client.AgentId.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            string email = response["Email"].AsString();
+
+            if (!response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: GetUser failed during a user info request for " + client.Name);
+
+            client.SendUserInfoReply(false, true, email);
+        }
+
+        private void UpdateUserInfoHandler(bool imViaEmail, bool visible, IClientAPI client)
+        {
+            m_log.Info("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Ignoring user info update from " + client.Name);
+        }
+
+        #endregion Profiles
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Sanity checks regions for a valid estate owner at startup
+        /// </summary>
+        private void CheckEstateManager(Scene scene)
+        {
+            EstateSettings estate = scene.RegionInfo.EstateSettings;
+
+            if (estate.EstateOwner == UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                // Attempt to lookup the grid admin
+                UserAccount admin = scene.UserAccountService.GetUserAccount(scene.RegionInfo.ScopeID, UUID.Zero);
+                if (admin != null)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Setting estate {0} (ID: {1}) owner to {2}", estate.EstateName,
+                        estate.EstateID, admin.Name);
+
+                    estate.EstateOwner = admin.PrincipalID;
+                    estate.Save();
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Estate {0} (ID: {1}) does not have an owner", estate.EstateName, estate.EstateID);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        private bool AddUserData(UUID userID, string key, OSDMap value)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddUserData" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() },
+                { key, OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(value) }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+            if (!success)
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Failed to add user data with key {0} for {1}: {2}", key, userID, response["Message"].AsString());
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        private OSDMap FetchUserData(UUID userID)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Fetch information about {0}",userID);
+            
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean() && response["User"] is OSDMap)
+            {
+                return (OSDMap)response["User"];
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[SIMIAN PROFILES]: Failed to fetch user data for " + userID + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianUserAccountServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianUserAccountServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..801b424
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/SimianGrid/SimianUserAccountServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,333 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Collections.Specialized;
+using System.Reflection;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.SimianGrid
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Connects user account data (creating new users, looking up existing 
+    /// users) to the SimianGrid backend
+    /// </summary>
+    [Extension(Path = "/OpenSim/RegionModules", NodeName = "RegionModule")]
+    public class SimianUserAccountServiceConnector : IUserAccountService, ISharedRegionModule
+    {
+        private const double CACHE_EXPIRATION_SECONDS = 120.0;
+
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_serverUrl = String.Empty;
+        private ExpiringCache<UUID, UserAccount> m_accountCache = new ExpiringCache<UUID,UserAccount>();
+        private bool m_Enabled;
+
+        #region ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public Type ReplaceableInterface { get { return null; } }
+        public void RegionLoaded(Scene scene) { }
+        public void PostInitialise() { }
+        public void Close() { }
+
+        public SimianUserAccountServiceConnector() { }
+        public string Name { get { return "SimianUserAccountServiceConnector"; } }
+        public void AddRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.RegisterModuleInterface<IUserAccountService>(this); } }
+        public void RemoveRegion(Scene scene) { if (m_Enabled) { scene.UnregisterModuleInterface<IUserAccountService>(this); } }
+
+        #endregion ISharedRegionModule
+
+        public SimianUserAccountServiceConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            CommonInit(source);
+        }
+
+        public void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig moduleConfig = source.Configs["Modules"];
+            if (moduleConfig != null)
+            {
+                string name = moduleConfig.GetString("UserAccountServices", "");
+                if (name == Name)
+                    CommonInit(source);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private void CommonInit(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig gridConfig = source.Configs["UserAccountService"];
+            if (gridConfig != null)
+            {
+                string serviceUrl = gridConfig.GetString("UserAccountServerURI");
+                if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(serviceUrl))
+                {
+                    if (!serviceUrl.EndsWith("/") && !serviceUrl.EndsWith("="))
+                        serviceUrl = serviceUrl + '/';
+                    m_serverUrl = serviceUrl;
+                    m_Enabled = true;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(m_serverUrl))
+                m_log.Info("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: No UserAccountServerURI specified, disabling connector");
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string firstName, string lastName)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "Name", firstName + ' ' + lastName }
+            };
+
+            return GetUser(requestArgs);
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string email)
+        {
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "Email", email }
+            };
+
+            return GetUser(requestArgs);
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, UUID userID)
+        {
+            // Cache check
+            UserAccount account;
+            if (m_accountCache.TryGetValue(userID, out account))
+                return account;
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUser" },
+                { "UserID", userID.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            account = GetUser(requestArgs);
+
+            if (account == null)
+            {
+                // Store null responses too, to avoid repeated lookups for missing accounts
+                m_accountCache.AddOrUpdate(userID, null, CACHE_EXPIRATION_SECONDS);
+            }
+
+            return account;
+        }
+
+        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccounts(UUID scopeID, string query)
+        {
+            List<UserAccount> accounts = new List<UserAccount>();
+
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Searching for user accounts with name query " + query);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "GetUsers" },
+                { "NameQuery", query }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                OSDArray array = response["Users"] as OSDArray;
+                if (array != null && array.Count > 0)
+                {
+                    for (int i = 0; i < array.Count; i++)
+                    {
+                        UserAccount account = ResponseToUserAccount(array[i] as OSDMap);
+                        if (account != null)
+                            accounts.Add(account);
+                    }
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Account search failed, response data was in an invalid format");
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Failed to search for account data by name " + query);
+            }
+
+            return accounts;
+        }
+
+        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccountsWhere(UUID scopeID, string query)
+        {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public bool StoreUserAccount(UserAccount data)
+        {
+//            m_log.InfoFormat("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Storing user account for " + data.Name);
+
+            NameValueCollection requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+            {
+                { "RequestMethod", "AddUser" },
+                { "UserID", data.PrincipalID.ToString() },
+                { "Name", data.Name },
+                { "Email", data.Email },
+                { "AccessLevel", data.UserLevel.ToString() }
+            };
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                m_log.InfoFormat("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Storing user account data for " + data.Name);
+
+                requestArgs = new NameValueCollection
+                {
+                    { "RequestMethod", "AddUserData" },
+                    { "UserID", data.PrincipalID.ToString() },
+                    { "CreationDate", data.Created.ToString() },
+                    { "UserFlags", data.UserFlags.ToString() },
+                    { "UserTitle", data.UserTitle }
+                };
+
+                response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+                bool success = response["Success"].AsBoolean();
+
+                if (success)
+                {
+                    // Cache the user account info
+                    m_accountCache.AddOrUpdate(data.PrincipalID, data, CACHE_EXPIRATION_SECONDS);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Failed to store user account data for " + data.Name + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+                }
+
+                return success;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Failed to store user account for " + data.Name + ": " + response["Message"].AsString());
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Helper method for the various ways of retrieving a user account
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="requestArgs">Service query parameters</param>
+        /// <returns>A UserAccount object on success, null on failure</returns>
+        private UserAccount GetUser(NameValueCollection requestArgs)
+        {
+            string lookupValue = (requestArgs.Count > 1) ? requestArgs[1] : "(Unknown)";
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Looking up user account with query: " + lookupValue);
+
+            OSDMap response = WebUtil.PostToService(m_serverUrl, requestArgs);
+            if (response["Success"].AsBoolean())
+            {
+                OSDMap user = response["User"] as OSDMap;
+                if (user != null)
+                    return ResponseToUserAccount(user);
+                else
+                    m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Account search failed, response data was in an invalid format");
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[SIMIAN ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Failed to lookup user account with query: " + lookupValue);
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Convert a User object in LLSD format to a UserAccount
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="response">LLSD containing user account data</param>
+        /// <returns>A UserAccount object on success, null on failure</returns>
+        private UserAccount ResponseToUserAccount(OSDMap response)
+        {
+            if (response == null)
+                return null;
+
+            UserAccount account = new UserAccount();
+            account.PrincipalID = response["UserID"].AsUUID();
+            account.Created = response["CreationDate"].AsInteger();
+            account.Email = response["Email"].AsString();
+            account.ServiceURLs = new Dictionary<string, object>(0);
+            account.UserFlags = response["UserFlags"].AsInteger();
+            account.UserLevel = response["AccessLevel"].AsInteger();
+            account.UserTitle = response["UserTitle"].AsString();
+            GetFirstLastName(response["Name"].AsString(), out account.FirstName, out account.LastName);
+
+            // Cache the user account info
+            m_accountCache.AddOrUpdate(account.PrincipalID, account, CACHE_EXPIRATION_SECONDS);
+
+            return account;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Convert a name with a single space in it to a first and last name
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="name">A full name such as "John Doe"</param>
+        /// <param name="firstName">First name</param>
+        /// <param name="lastName">Last name (surname)</param>
+        private static void GetFirstLastName(string name, out string firstName, out string lastName)
+        {
+            if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(name))
+            {
+                firstName = String.Empty;
+                lastName = String.Empty;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                string[] names = name.Split(' ');
+
+                if (names.Length == 2)
+                {
+                    firstName = names[0];
+                    lastName = names[1];
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    firstName = String.Empty;
+                    lastName = name;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Simulation/EstateDataService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Simulation/EstateDataService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cdcdecf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Simulation/EstateDataService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using System.Reflection;
+using OpenSim.Services.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
+{
+    public class EstateDataService : ServiceBase, IEstateDataService
+    {
+//        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+//                LogManager.GetLogger(
+//                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        protected IEstateDataStore m_database;
+
+        public EstateDataService(IConfigSource config)
+            : base(config)
+        {
+            string dllName = String.Empty;
+            string connString = String.Empty;
+
+            // Try reading the [DatabaseService] section, if it exists
+            IConfig dbConfig = config.Configs["DatabaseService"];
+            if (dbConfig != null)
+            {
+                dllName = dbConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", String.Empty);
+                connString = dbConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", String.Empty);
+                connString = dbConfig.GetString("EstateConnectionString", connString);
+            }
+
+            // Try reading the [EstateDataStore] section, if it exists
+            IConfig estConfig = config.Configs["EstateDataStore"];
+            if (estConfig != null)
+            {
+                dllName = estConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", dllName);
+                connString = estConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", connString);
+            }
+
+            // We tried, but this doesn't exist. We can't proceed
+            if (dllName == String.Empty)
+                throw new Exception("No StorageProvider configured");
+
+            m_database = LoadPlugin<IEstateDataStore>(dllName, new Object[] { connString });
+            if (m_database == null)
+                throw new Exception("Could not find a storage interface in the given module");
+        }
+
+        public EstateSettings LoadEstateSettings(UUID regionID, bool create)
+        {
+            return m_database.LoadEstateSettings(regionID, create);
+        }
+
+        public EstateSettings LoadEstateSettings(int estateID)
+        {
+            return m_database.LoadEstateSettings(estateID);
+        }
+
+        public EstateSettings CreateNewEstate()
+        {
+            return m_database.CreateNewEstate();
+        }
+        
+        public List<EstateSettings> LoadEstateSettingsAll()
+        {
+            return m_database.LoadEstateSettingsAll();            
+        }        
+
+        public void StoreEstateSettings(EstateSettings es)
+        {
+            m_database.StoreEstateSettings(es);
+        }
+
+        public List<int> GetEstates(string search)
+        {
+            return m_database.GetEstates(search);
+        }
+        
+        public List<int> GetEstatesAll()
+        {
+            return m_database.GetEstatesAll();
+        }
+
+        public List<int> GetEstatesByOwner(UUID ownerID)
+        {
+            return m_database.GetEstatesByOwner(ownerID);
+        }
+
+        public bool LinkRegion(UUID regionID, int estateID)
+        {
+            return m_database.LinkRegion(regionID, estateID);
+        }
+
+        public List<UUID> GetRegions(int estateID)
+        {
+            return m_database.GetRegions(estateID);
+        }
+
+        public bool DeleteEstate(int estateID)
+        {
+            return m_database.DeleteEstate(estateID);
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Simulation/SimulationDataService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Simulation/SimulationDataService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ccef50b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Simulation/SimulationDataService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,152 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using log4net;
+using Mono.Addins;
+using Nini.Config;
+using System.Reflection;
+using OpenSim.Services.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
+{
+    public class SimulationDataService : ServiceBase, ISimulationDataService
+    {
+//        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+//                LogManager.GetLogger(
+//                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        protected ISimulationDataStore m_database;
+
+        public SimulationDataService(IConfigSource config)
+            : base(config)
+        {
+            string dllName = String.Empty;
+            string connString = String.Empty;
+
+            // Try reading the [DatabaseService] section, if it exists
+            IConfig dbConfig = config.Configs["DatabaseService"];
+            if (dbConfig != null)
+            {
+                dllName = dbConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", String.Empty);
+                connString = dbConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", String.Empty);
+            }
+
+            // Try reading the [SimulationDataStore] section
+            IConfig simConfig = config.Configs["SimulationDataStore"];
+            if (simConfig != null)
+            {
+                dllName = simConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", dllName);
+                connString = simConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", connString);
+            }
+
+            // We tried, but this doesn't exist. We can't proceed
+            if (dllName == String.Empty)
+                throw new Exception("No StorageProvider configured");
+
+            m_database = LoadPlugin<ISimulationDataStore>(dllName, new Object[] { connString });
+            if (m_database == null)
+                throw new Exception("Could not find a storage interface in the given module");
+        }
+
+        public void StoreObject(SceneObjectGroup obj, UUID regionUUID)
+        {
+            m_database.StoreObject(obj, regionUUID);
+        }
+
+        public void RemoveObject(UUID uuid, UUID regionUUID)
+        {
+            m_database.RemoveObject(uuid, regionUUID);
+        }
+
+        public void StorePrimInventory(UUID primID, ICollection<TaskInventoryItem> items)
+        {
+            m_database.StorePrimInventory(primID, items);
+        }
+
+        public List<SceneObjectGroup> LoadObjects(UUID regionUUID)
+        {
+            return m_database.LoadObjects(regionUUID);
+        }
+
+        public void StoreTerrain(double[,] terrain, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            m_database.StoreTerrain(terrain, regionID);
+        }
+
+        public double[,] LoadTerrain(UUID regionID)
+        {
+            return m_database.LoadTerrain(regionID);
+        }
+
+        public void StoreLandObject(ILandObject Parcel)
+        {
+            m_database.StoreLandObject(Parcel);
+        }
+
+        public void RemoveLandObject(UUID globalID)
+        {
+            m_database.RemoveLandObject(globalID);
+        }
+
+        public List<LandData> LoadLandObjects(UUID regionUUID)
+        {
+            return m_database.LoadLandObjects(regionUUID);
+        }
+
+        public void StoreRegionSettings(RegionSettings rs)
+        {
+            m_database.StoreRegionSettings(rs);
+        }
+
+        public RegionSettings LoadRegionSettings(UUID regionUUID)
+        {
+            return m_database.LoadRegionSettings(regionUUID);
+        }
+
+        public RegionLightShareData LoadRegionWindlightSettings(UUID regionUUID)
+        {
+            return m_database.LoadRegionWindlightSettings(regionUUID);
+        }
+
+        public void StoreRegionWindlightSettings(RegionLightShareData wl)
+        {
+            m_database.StoreRegionWindlightSettings(wl);
+        }
+        public void RemoveRegionWindlightSettings(UUID regionID)
+        {
+            m_database.RemoveRegionWindlightSettings(regionID);
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Simulation/SimulationServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Simulation/SimulationServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..24a23dd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/Simulation/SimulationServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,457 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Collections;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Simulation
+{
+    public class SimulationServiceConnector : ISimulationService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        // we use this dictionary to track the pending updateagent requests, maps URI --> position update
+        private Dictionary<string,AgentPosition> m_updateAgentQueue = new Dictionary<string,AgentPosition>();
+        
+        //private GridRegion m_Region;
+
+        public SimulationServiceConnector()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public SimulationServiceConnector(IConfigSource config)
+        {
+            //m_Region = region;
+        }
+
+        public IScene GetScene(ulong regionHandle)
+        {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public ISimulationService GetInnerService()
+        {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        #region Agents
+
+        protected virtual string AgentPath()
+        {
+            return "agent/";
+        }
+
+        public bool CreateAgent(GridRegion destination, AgentCircuitData aCircuit, uint flags, out string reason)
+        {
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: CreateAgent start");
+            
+            reason = String.Empty;
+            if (destination == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Debug("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: Given destination is null");
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            string uri = destination.ServerURI + AgentPath() + aCircuit.AgentID + "/";
+            
+            try
+            {
+                OSDMap args = aCircuit.PackAgentCircuitData();
+
+                args["destination_x"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocX.ToString());
+                args["destination_y"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocY.ToString());
+                args["destination_name"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionName);
+                args["destination_uuid"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionID.ToString());
+                args["teleport_flags"] = OSD.FromString(flags.ToString());
+
+                OSDMap result = WebUtil.PostToServiceCompressed(uri, args, 30000);
+                bool success = result["success"].AsBoolean();
+                if (success && result.ContainsKey("_Result"))
+                {
+                    OSDMap data = (OSDMap)result["_Result"];
+
+                    reason = data["reason"].AsString();
+                    success = data["success"].AsBoolean();
+                    return success;
+                }
+              
+                // Try the old version, uncompressed
+                result = WebUtil.PostToService(uri, args, 30000);
+
+                if (result["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                {
+                    if (result.ContainsKey("_Result"))
+                    {
+                        OSDMap data = (OSDMap)result["_Result"];
+
+                        reason = data["reason"].AsString();
+                        success = data["success"].AsBoolean();
+                        m_log.WarnFormat(
+                            "[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: Remote simulator {0} did not accept compressed transfer, suggest updating it.", destination.RegionName);
+                        return success;
+                    }
+                }
+                
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: Failed to create agent {0} {1} at remote simulator {2}", 
+                    aCircuit.firstname, aCircuit.lastname, destination.RegionName);                       
+                reason = result["Message"] != null ? result["Message"].AsString() : "error";
+                return false;
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: CreateAgent failed with exception: " + e.ToString());
+                reason = e.Message;
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Send complete data about an agent in this region to a neighbor
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool UpdateAgent(GridRegion destination, AgentData data)
+        {
+            return UpdateAgent(destination, (IAgentData)data, 200000); // yes, 200 seconds
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Send updated position information about an agent in this region to a neighbor
+        /// This operation may be called very frequently if an avatar is moving about in
+        /// the region.
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool UpdateAgent(GridRegion destination, AgentPosition data)
+        {
+            // The basic idea of this code is that the first thread that needs to
+            // send an update for a specific avatar becomes the worker for any subsequent
+            // requests until there are no more outstanding requests. Further, only send the most
+            // recent update; this *should* never be needed but some requests get
+            // slowed down and once that happens the problem with service end point
+            // limits kicks in and nothing proceeds
+            string uri = destination.ServerURI + AgentPath() + data.AgentID + "/";
+            lock (m_updateAgentQueue)
+            {
+                if (m_updateAgentQueue.ContainsKey(uri))
+                {
+                    // Another thread is already handling 
+                    // updates for this simulator, just update 
+                    // the position and return, overwrites are
+                    // not a problem since we only care about the
+                    // last update anyway
+                    m_updateAgentQueue[uri] = data;
+                    return true;
+                }
+
+                // Otherwise update the reference and start processing
+                m_updateAgentQueue[uri] = data;
+            }
+            
+            AgentPosition pos = null;
+            while (true)
+            {
+                lock (m_updateAgentQueue)
+                {
+                    // save the position
+                    AgentPosition lastpos = pos;
+
+                    pos = m_updateAgentQueue[uri];
+
+                    // this is true if no one put a new
+                    // update in the map since the last
+                    // one we processed, if thats the
+                    // case then we are done
+                    if (pos == lastpos)
+                    {
+                        m_updateAgentQueue.Remove(uri);
+                        return true;
+                    }
+                }
+
+                UpdateAgent(destination, (IAgentData)pos, 10000);
+            }
+
+            // unreachable
+//            return true;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// This is the worker function to send AgentData to a neighbor region
+        /// </summary>
+        private bool UpdateAgent(GridRegion destination, IAgentData cAgentData, int timeout)
+        {
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: UpdateAgent start");
+
+            // Eventually, we want to use a caps url instead of the agentID
+            string uri = destination.ServerURI + AgentPath() + cAgentData.AgentID + "/";
+
+            try
+            {
+                OSDMap args = cAgentData.Pack();
+
+                args["destination_x"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocX.ToString());
+                args["destination_y"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocY.ToString());
+                args["destination_name"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionName);
+                args["destination_uuid"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionID.ToString());
+
+                OSDMap result = WebUtil.PutToServiceCompressed(uri, args, timeout);
+                if (result["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                    return true;
+
+                result = WebUtil.PutToService(uri, args, timeout);
+
+                return result["Success"].AsBoolean();
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: UpdateAgent failed with exception: " + e.ToString());
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Not sure what sequence causes this function to be invoked. The only calling
+        /// path is through the GET method 
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool RetrieveAgent(GridRegion destination, UUID id, out IAgentData agent)
+        {
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: RetrieveAgent start");
+
+            agent = null;
+
+            // Eventually, we want to use a caps url instead of the agentID
+            string uri = destination.ServerURI + AgentPath() + id + "/" + destination.RegionID.ToString() + "/";
+
+            try
+            {
+                OSDMap result = WebUtil.GetFromService(uri, 10000);
+                if (result["Success"].AsBoolean())
+                {
+                    // OSDMap args = Util.GetOSDMap(result["_RawResult"].AsString());
+                    OSDMap args = (OSDMap)result["_Result"];
+                    if (args != null)
+                    {
+                        agent = new CompleteAgentData();
+                        agent.Unpack(args, null);
+                        return true;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: UpdateAgent failed with exception: " + e.ToString());
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool QueryAccess(GridRegion destination, UUID id, Vector3 position, out string version, out string reason)
+        {
+            reason = "Failed to contact destination";
+            version = "Unknown";
+
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: QueryAccess start, position={0}", position);
+
+            IPEndPoint ext = destination.ExternalEndPoint;
+            if (ext == null) return false;
+
+            // Eventually, we want to use a caps url instead of the agentID
+            string uri = destination.ServerURI + AgentPath() + id + "/" + destination.RegionID.ToString() + "/";
+
+            OSDMap request = new OSDMap();
+            request.Add("position", OSD.FromString(position.ToString()));
+
+            try
+            {
+                OSDMap result = WebUtil.ServiceOSDRequest(uri, request, "QUERYACCESS", 10000, false);
+                bool success = result["success"].AsBoolean();
+                if (result.ContainsKey("_Result"))
+                {
+                    OSDMap data = (OSDMap)result["_Result"];
+
+                    reason = data["reason"].AsString();
+                    if (data["version"] != null && data["version"].AsString() != string.Empty)
+                        version = data["version"].AsString();
+
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: QueryAccess to {0} returned {1} version {2} ({3})", uri, success, version, data["version"].AsString());
+                }
+
+                if (!success)
+                {
+                    if (result.ContainsKey("Message"))
+                    {
+                        string message = result["Message"].AsString();
+                        if (message == "Service request failed: [MethodNotAllowed] MethodNotAllowed") // Old style region
+                        {
+                            m_log.Info("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: The above web util error was caused by a TP to a sim that doesn't support QUERYACCESS and can be ignored");
+                            return true;
+                        }
+
+                        reason = result["Message"];
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        reason = "Communications failure";
+                    }
+
+                    return false;
+                }
+
+                OSDMap resp = (OSDMap)result["_Result"];
+                success = resp["success"].AsBoolean();
+                reason = resp["reason"].AsString();
+
+                return success;
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR] QueryAcess failed with exception; {0}",e.ToString());
+            }
+            
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool ReleaseAgent(UUID origin, UUID id, string uri)
+        {
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: ReleaseAgent start");
+
+            try
+            {
+                WebUtil.ServiceOSDRequest(uri, null, "DELETE", 10000, false);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR] ReleaseAgent failed with exception; {0}",e.ToString());
+            }
+            
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        private bool CloseAgent(GridRegion destination, UUID id, bool ChildOnly)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: CloseAgent start");
+
+            string uri = destination.ServerURI + AgentPath() + id + "/" + destination.RegionID.ToString() + "/";
+
+            try
+            {
+                WebUtil.ServiceOSDRequest(uri, null, "DELETE", 10000, false);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR] CloseAgent failed with exception; {0}",e.ToString());
+            }
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public bool CloseChildAgent(GridRegion destination, UUID id)
+        {
+            return CloseAgent(destination, id, true);
+        }
+
+        public bool CloseAgent(GridRegion destination, UUID id)
+        {
+            return CloseAgent(destination, id, false);
+        }
+
+        #endregion Agents
+
+        #region Objects
+
+        protected virtual string ObjectPath()
+        {
+            return "object/";
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        ///
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool CreateObject(GridRegion destination, ISceneObject sog, bool isLocalCall)
+        {
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR]: CreateObject start");
+
+            string uri = destination.ServerURI + ObjectPath() + sog.UUID + "/";
+
+            try
+            {
+                OSDMap args = new OSDMap(2);
+
+                args["sog"] = OSD.FromString(sog.ToXml2());
+                args["extra"] = OSD.FromString(sog.ExtraToXmlString());
+                args["modified"] = OSD.FromBoolean(sog.HasGroupChanged);
+
+                string state = sog.GetStateSnapshot();
+                if (state.Length > 0)
+                    args["state"] = OSD.FromString(state);
+
+                // Add the input general arguments
+                args["destination_x"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocX.ToString());
+                args["destination_y"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionLocY.ToString());
+                args["destination_name"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionName);
+                args["destination_uuid"] = OSD.FromString(destination.RegionID.ToString());
+
+                WebUtil.PostToService(uri, args, 40000);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[REMOTE SIMULATION CONNECTOR] CreateObject failed with exception; {0}",e.ToString());
+            }
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        ///
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool CreateObject(GridRegion destination, UUID userID, UUID itemID)
+        {
+            // TODO, not that urgent
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        #endregion Objects
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/UserAccounts/UserAccountServiceConnector.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/UserAccounts/UserAccountServiceConnector.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..60f3abe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Connectors/UserAccounts/UserAccountServiceConnector.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,282 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using log4net;
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Communications;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Connectors
+{
+    public class UserAccountServicesConnector : IUserAccountService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ServerURI = String.Empty;
+
+        public UserAccountServicesConnector()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public UserAccountServicesConnector(string serverURI)
+        {
+            m_ServerURI = serverURI.TrimEnd('/');
+        }
+
+        public UserAccountServicesConnector(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            Initialise(source);
+        }
+
+        public virtual void Initialise(IConfigSource source)
+        {
+            IConfig assetConfig = source.Configs["UserAccountService"];
+            if (assetConfig == null)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: UserAccountService missing from OpenSim.ini");
+                throw new Exception("User account connector init error");
+            }
+
+            string serviceURI = assetConfig.GetString("UserAccountServerURI",
+                    String.Empty);
+
+            if (serviceURI == String.Empty)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: No Server URI named in section UserAccountService");
+                throw new Exception("User account connector init error");
+            }
+            m_ServerURI = serviceURI;
+        }
+
+        public virtual UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string firstName, string lastName)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getaccount";
+
+            sendData["ScopeID"] = scopeID;
+            sendData["FirstName"] = firstName.ToString();
+            sendData["LastName"] = lastName.ToString();
+
+            return SendAndGetReply(sendData);
+        }
+
+        public virtual UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string email)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getaccount";
+
+            sendData["ScopeID"] = scopeID;
+            sendData["Email"] = email;
+
+            return SendAndGetReply(sendData);
+        }
+
+        public virtual UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, UUID userID)
+        {
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNTS CONNECTOR]: GetUserAccount {0}", userID);
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getaccount";
+
+            sendData["ScopeID"] = scopeID;
+            sendData["UserID"] = userID.ToString();
+
+            return SendAndGetReply(sendData);
+        }
+
+        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccounts(UUID scopeID, string query)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "getaccounts";
+
+            sendData["ScopeID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["query"] = query;
+
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNTS CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/accounts",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply == null || (reply != null && reply == string.Empty))
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: GetUserAccounts received null or empty reply");
+                    return null;
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting accounts server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            List<UserAccount> accounts = new List<UserAccount>();
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+            if (replyData != null)
+            {
+                if (replyData.ContainsKey("result") && replyData.ContainsKey("result").ToString() == "null")
+                {
+                    return accounts;
+                }
+
+                Dictionary<string, object>.ValueCollection accountList = replyData.Values;
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNTS CONNECTOR]: GetAgents returned {0} elements", pinfosList.Count);
+                foreach (object acc in accountList)
+                {
+                    if (acc is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                    {
+                        UserAccount pinfo = new UserAccount((Dictionary<string, object>)acc);
+                        accounts.Add(pinfo);
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: GetUserAccounts received invalid response type {0}",
+                            acc.GetType());
+                }
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNTS CONNECTOR]: GetUserAccounts received null response");
+
+            return accounts;
+        }
+
+        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccountsWhere(UUID scopeID, string where)
+        {
+            return null; // Not implemented for regions
+        }
+
+        public virtual bool StoreUserAccount(UserAccount data)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> sendData = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            //sendData["SCOPEID"] = scopeID.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMIN"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMin.ToString();
+            sendData["VERSIONMAX"] = ProtocolVersions.ClientProtocolVersionMax.ToString();
+            sendData["METHOD"] = "setaccount";
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> structData = data.ToKeyValuePairs();
+
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string,object> kvp in structData)
+                sendData[kvp.Key] = kvp.Value.ToString();
+
+            return SendAndGetBoolReply(sendData);
+        }
+
+        private UserAccount SendAndGetReply(Dictionary<string, object> sendData)
+        {
+            string reply = string.Empty;
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNTS CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/accounts",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply == null || (reply != null && reply == string.Empty))
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: GetUserAccount received null or empty reply");
+                    return null;
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNT CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting user account server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+            UserAccount account = null;
+
+            if ((replyData != null) && replyData.ContainsKey("result") && (replyData["result"] != null))
+            {
+                if (replyData["result"] is Dictionary<string, object>)
+                {
+                    account = new UserAccount((Dictionary<string, object>)replyData["result"]);
+                }
+            }
+
+            return account;
+
+        }
+
+        private bool SendAndGetBoolReply(Dictionary<string, object> sendData)
+        {
+            string reqString = ServerUtils.BuildQueryString(sendData);
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNTS CONNECTOR]: queryString = {0}", reqString);
+            try
+            {
+                string reply = SynchronousRestFormsRequester.MakeRequest("POST",
+                        m_ServerURI + "/accounts",
+                        reqString);
+                if (reply != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Dictionary<string, object> replyData = ServerUtils.ParseXmlResponse(reply);
+
+                    if (replyData.ContainsKey("result"))
+                    {
+                        if (replyData["result"].ToString().ToLower() == "success")
+                            return true;
+                        else
+                            return false;
+                    }
+                    else
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNTS CONNECTOR]: Set or Create UserAccount reply data does not contain result field");
+
+                }
+                else
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNTS CONNECTOR]: Set or Create UserAccount received empty reply");
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[ACCOUNTS CONNECTOR]: Exception when contacting user account server: {0}", e.Message);
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/FreeswitchService/FreeswitchService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/FreeswitchService/FreeswitchService.cs
index 0a38300..201e72f 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/FreeswitchService/FreeswitchService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/FreeswitchService/FreeswitchService.cs
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
  */
 
 using System;
+using System.Text;
 using System.Reflection;
 using Nini.Config;
 using log4net;
@@ -33,19 +34,374 @@ using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Data;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+using System.Collections;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.FreeswitchService
 {
     public class FreeswitchService : FreeswitchServiceBase, IFreeswitchService
     {
-        //private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
 
         public FreeswitchService(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
         {
             // Perform initilialization here
         }
 
+        public Hashtable HandleDialplanRequest(Hashtable request)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[FreeSwitchVoice]: HandleDialplanRequest called with {0}",request.ToString());
+
+            Hashtable response = new Hashtable();
+
+//            foreach (DictionaryEntry item in request)
+//            {
+////               m_log.InfoFormat("[FreeSwitchDirectory]: requestBody item {0} {1}",item.Key, item.Value);
+//            }
+
+            string requestcontext = (string) request["Hunt-Context"];
+            response["content_type"] = "text/xml";
+            response["keepalive"] = false;
+            response["int_response_code"] = 200;
+
+            if (m_freeSwitchContext != String.Empty && m_freeSwitchContext != requestcontext)
+            {
+                m_log.Debug("[FreeSwitchDirectory]: returning empty as it's for another context");
+                response["str_response_string"] = "";
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                response["str_response_string"] = String.Format(@"<?xml version=""1.0"" encoding=""utf-8""?>
+                   <document type=""freeswitch/xml"">
+                     <section name=""dialplan"">
+                     <context name=""{0}"">" + 
+
+/*                           <!-- dial via SIP uri -->
+                            <extension name=""sip_uri"">
+                                   <condition field=""destination_number"" expression=""^sip:(.*)$"">
+                                   <action application=""bridge"" data=""sofia/${use_profile}/$1""/>
+                                   <!--<action application=""bridge"" data=""$1""/>-->
+                                   </condition>
+                           </extension>*/
+
+                           @"<extension name=""opensim_conferences"">
+                                   <condition field=""destination_number"" expression=""^confctl-(.*)$"">
+                                           <action application=""answer""/>
+                                           <action application=""conference"" data=""$1-{1}@{0}""/>
+                                   </condition>
+                           </extension>
+
+                           <extension name=""opensim_conf"">
+                                   <condition field=""destination_number"" expression=""^conf-(.*)$"">
+                                           <action application=""answer""/>
+                                           <action application=""conference"" data=""$1-{1}@{0}""/>
+                                   </condition>
+                           </extension>
+
+                           <extension name=""avatar"">
+                                   <condition field=""destination_number"" expression=""^(x.*)$"">
+                                           <action application=""bridge"" data=""user/$1""/>
+                                   </condition>
+                           </extension>
+
+                     </context>
+                   </section>
+                   </document>", m_freeSwitchContext, m_freeSwitchRealm);
+            }
+
+            return response;
+        }
+
+        public Hashtable HandleDirectoryRequest(Hashtable request)
+        {
+            Hashtable response = new Hashtable();
+            string domain = (string) request["domain"];
+            if (domain != m_freeSwitchRealm) 
+            {
+                response["content_type"] = "text/xml";
+                response["keepalive"] = false;
+                response["int_response_code"] = 200;
+                response["str_response_string"] = "";
+            } 
+            else 
+            {
+//                 m_log.DebugFormat("[FreeSwitchDirectory]: HandleDirectoryRequest called with {0}",request.ToString());
+            
+                 // information in the request we might be interested in
+             
+                 // Request 1 sip_auth for users account
+             
+                 //Event-Calling-Function=sofia_reg_parse_auth
+                 //Event-Calling-Line-Number=1494
+                 //action=sip_auth
+                 //sip_user_agent=Vivox-SDK-2.1.3010.6151-Mac%20(Feb-11-2009/16%3A42%3A41)
+                 //sip_auth_username=xhZuXKmRpECyr2AARJYyGgg%3D%3D  (==)
+                 //sip_auth_realm=9.20.151.43
+                 //sip_contact_user=xhZuXKmRpECyr2AARJYyGgg%3D%3D (==)
+                 //sip_contact_host=192.168.0.3    // this shouldnt really be a local IP, investigate STUN servers
+                 //sip_to_user=xhZuXKmRpECyr2AARJYyGgg%3D%3D
+                 //sip_to_host=9.20.151.43
+                 //sip_auth_method=REGISTER
+                 //user=xhZuXKmRpECyr2AARJYyGgg%3D%3D
+                 //domain=9.20.151.43
+                 //ip=9.167.220.137    // this is the correct IP rather than sip_contact_host above when through a vpn or NAT setup
+             
+//                 foreach (DictionaryEntry item in request)
+//                    m_log.DebugFormat("[FreeSwitchDirectory]: requestBody item {0} {1}", item.Key, item.Value);
+             
+                 string eventCallingFunction = (string) request["Event-Calling-Function"];
+                 if (eventCallingFunction == null)
+                 {
+                     eventCallingFunction = "sofia_reg_parse_auth";
+                 }
+
+                 if (eventCallingFunction.Length == 0)
+                 {
+                     eventCallingFunction = "sofia_reg_parse_auth";
+                 }
+             
+                 if (eventCallingFunction == "sofia_reg_parse_auth")
+                 {
+                     string sipAuthMethod = (string)request["sip_auth_method"];
+                 
+                     if (sipAuthMethod == "REGISTER")
+                     {
+                         response = HandleRegister(m_freeSwitchContext, m_freeSwitchRealm, request);
+                     } 
+                     else if (sipAuthMethod == "INVITE")
+                     {
+                          response = HandleInvite(m_freeSwitchContext, m_freeSwitchRealm, request);
+                     }
+                     else
+                     {
+                         m_log.ErrorFormat("[FreeSwitchVoice]: HandleDirectoryRequest unknown sip_auth_method {0}",sipAuthMethod);
+                         response["int_response_code"] = 404;
+                         response["content_type"] = "text/xml";
+                         response["str_response_string"] = "";
+                     }
+                 }
+                 else if (eventCallingFunction == "switch_xml_locate_user")
+                 {
+                     response = HandleLocateUser(m_freeSwitchRealm, request);
+                 }
+                 else if (eventCallingFunction == "user_data_function") // gets called when an avatar to avatar call is made
+                 {
+                      response = HandleLocateUser(m_freeSwitchRealm, request);
+                 }
+                 else if (eventCallingFunction == "user_outgoing_channel")
+                 {
+                     response = HandleRegister(m_freeSwitchContext, m_freeSwitchRealm, request);
+                 }
+                 else if (eventCallingFunction == "config_sofia") // happens once on freeswitch startup
+                 {
+                     response = HandleConfigSofia(m_freeSwitchContext, m_freeSwitchRealm, request);
+                 }
+                 else if (eventCallingFunction == "switch_load_network_lists")
+                 {
+                     //response = HandleLoadNetworkLists(request);
+                     response["int_response_code"] = 404;
+                     response["keepalive"] = false;
+                     response["content_type"] = "text/xml";
+                     response["str_response_string"] = "";
+                 }
+                 else
+                 {
+                     m_log.ErrorFormat("[FreeSwitchVoice]: HandleDirectoryRequest unknown Event-Calling-Function {0}",eventCallingFunction);
+                     response["int_response_code"] = 404;
+                     response["keepalive"] = false;
+                     response["content_type"] = "text/xml";
+                     response["str_response_string"] = "";
+                 }
+            }
+            return response;
+        }
+        
+        private Hashtable HandleRegister(string Context, string Realm, Hashtable request)
+        {
+            m_log.Info("[FreeSwitchDirectory]: HandleRegister called");
+            
+            // TODO the password we return needs to match that sent in the request, this is hard coded for now
+            string password = "1234";
+            string domain = (string) request["domain"];
+            string user = (string) request["user"];
+            
+            Hashtable response = new Hashtable();
+            response["content_type"] = "text/xml";
+            response["keepalive"] = false;
+            response["int_response_code"] = 200;
+
+            response["str_response_string"] = String.Format(
+                "<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\r\n" +
+                "<document type=\"freeswitch/xml\">\r\n" +
+                    "<section name=\"directory\" description=\"User Directory\">\r\n" +
+                        "<domain name=\"{0}\">\r\n" +
+                            "<user id=\"{1}\">\r\n" +
+                                "<params>\r\n" +
+                                    "<param name=\"password\" value=\"{2}\" />\r\n" +
+                                    "<param name=\"dial-string\" value=\"{{sip_contact_user={1}}}{{presence_id=${{dialed_user}}@${{dialed_domain}}}}${{sofia_contact(${{dialed_user}}@${{dialed_domain}})}}\"/>\r\n" +
+                                "</params>\r\n" +
+                                "<variables>\r\n" +
+                                    "<variable name=\"user_context\" value=\"{3}\" />\r\n" +
+                                    "<variable name=\"presence_id\" value=\"{1}@{0}\"/>"+
+                                "</variables>\r\n" +
+                            "</user>\r\n" +
+                        "</domain>\r\n" +
+                    "</section>\r\n" +
+                "</document>\r\n",
+                domain , user, password, Context);
+                
+            return response;
+        }
+        
+        private Hashtable HandleInvite(string Context, string Realm, Hashtable request)
+        {
+            m_log.Info("[FreeSwitchDirectory]: HandleInvite called");
+            
+            // TODO the password we return needs to match that sent in the request, this is hard coded for now
+            string password = "1234";
+            string domain = (string) request["domain"];
+            string user = (string) request["user"];
+            string sipRequestUser = (string) request["sip_request_user"];
+            
+            Hashtable response = new Hashtable();
+            response["content_type"] = "text/xml";
+            response["keepalive"] = false;
+            response["int_response_code"] = 200;
+            response["str_response_string"] = String.Format(
+                "<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\r\n" +
+                "<document type=\"freeswitch/xml\">\r\n" +
+                    "<section name=\"directory\" description=\"User Directory\">\r\n" +
+                        "<domain name=\"{0}\">\r\n" +
+                            "<user id=\"{1}\">\r\n" +
+                                "<params>\r\n" +
+                                    "<param name=\"password\" value=\"{2}\" />\r\n" +
+                                    "<param name=\"dial-string\" value=\"{{sip_contact_user={1}}}{{presence_id=${1}@${{dialed_domain}}}}${{sofia_contact(${1}@${{dialed_domain}})}}\"/>\r\n" +
+                                "</params>\r\n" +
+                                "<variables>\r\n" +
+                                    "<variable name=\"user_context\" value=\"{4}\" />\r\n" +
+                                    "<variable name=\"presence_id\" value=\"{1}@$${{domain}}\"/>"+
+                                "</variables>\r\n" +
+                            "</user>\r\n" +
+                            "<user id=\"{3}\">\r\n" +
+                                "<params>\r\n" +
+                                    "<param name=\"password\" value=\"{2}\" />\r\n" +
+                                    "<param name=\"dial-string\" value=\"{{sip_contact_user={1}}}{{presence_id=${3}@${{dialed_domain}}}}${{sofia_contact(${3}@${{dialed_domain}})}}\"/>\r\n" +
+                                "</params>\r\n" +
+                                "<variables>\r\n" +
+                                    "<variable name=\"user_context\" value=\"{4}\" />\r\n" +
+                                    "<variable name=\"presence_id\" value=\"{3}@$${{domain}}\"/>"+
+                                "</variables>\r\n" +
+                            "</user>\r\n" +
+                        "</domain>\r\n" +
+                    "</section>\r\n" +
+                "</document>\r\n",
+                domain , user, password,sipRequestUser, Context);
+                
+            return response;
+        }
 
-        // Implement IFreeswitchService here
+        private Hashtable HandleLocateUser(String Realm, Hashtable request)
+        {
+            m_log.Info("[FreeSwitchDirectory]: HandleLocateUser called");
+            
+            // TODO the password we return needs to match that sent in the request, this is hard coded for now
+            string domain = (string) request["domain"];
+            string user = (string) request["user"];
+            
+            Hashtable response = new Hashtable();
+            response["content_type"] = "text/xml";
+            response["keepalive"] = false;
+            response["int_response_code"] = 200;
+            response["str_response_string"] = String.Format(
+                "<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\r\n" +
+                "<document type=\"freeswitch/xml\">\r\n" +
+                    "<section name=\"directory\" description=\"User Directory\">\r\n" +
+                        "<domain name=\"{0}\">\r\n" +
+                            "<params>\r\n" +
+                                "<param name=\"dial-string\" value=\"{{sip_contact_user=${{dialed_user}}}}{{presence_id=${{dialed_user}}@${{dialed_domain}}}}${{sofia_contact(${{dialed_user}}@${{dialed_domain}})}}\"/>\r\n" +
+                            "</params>\r\n" +
+                            "<user id=\"{1}\">\r\n" +
+                            "<variables>\r\n"+
+                              "<variable name=\"default_gateway\" value=\"$${{default_provider}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                              "<variable name=\"presence_id\" value=\"{1}@$${{domain}}\"/>"+
+                            "</variables>\r\n"+
+                            "</user>\r\n" +
+                        "</domain>\r\n" +
+                    "</section>\r\n" +
+                "</document>\r\n",
+                domain , user);
+            
+            return response;
+        }
+       
+        private Hashtable HandleConfigSofia(string Context, string Realm, Hashtable request)
+        {
+            m_log.Info("[FreeSwitchDirectory]: HandleConfigSofia called.");
+            
+            // TODO the password we return needs to match that sent in the request, this is hard coded for now
+            string domain = (string) request["domain"];
+            
+            Hashtable response = new Hashtable();
+            response["content_type"] = "text/xml";
+            response["keepalive"] = false;
+            response["int_response_code"] = 200;
+            response["str_response_string"] = String.Format(
+                "<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\r\n" +
+                "<document type=\"freeswitch/xml\">\r\n" +
+                    "<section name=\"directory\" description=\"User Directory\">\r\n" +
+                        "<domain name=\"{0}\">\r\n" +
+                            "<params>\r\n" +
+                                "<param name=\"dial-string\" value=\"{{sip_contact_user=${{dialed_user}}}}{{presence_id=${{dialed_user}}@${{dialed_domain}}}}${{sofia_contact(${{dialed_user}}@${{dialed_domain}})}}\"/>\r\n" +
+                            "</params>\r\n" +
+                            "<groups name=\"default\">\r\n"+
+                                "<users>\r\n"+
+                                    "<user id=\"$${{default_provider}}\">\r\n"+
+                                        "<gateways>\r\n"+
+                                          "<gateway name=\"$${{default_provider}}\">\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"username\" value=\"$${{default_provider_username}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"password\" value=\"$${{default_provider_password}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"from-user\" value=\"$${{default_provider_username}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"from-domain\" value=\"$${{default_provider_from_domain}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"expire-seconds\" value=\"600\"/>\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"register\" value=\"$${{default_provider_register}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"retry-seconds\" value=\"30\"/>\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"extension\" value=\"$${{default_provider_contact}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"contact-params\" value=\"domain_name=$${{domain}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                                            "<param name=\"context\" value=\"{1}\"/>\r\n"+
+                                          "</gateway>\r\n"+
+                                        "</gateways>\r\n"+
+                                        "<params>\r\n"+
+                                          "<param name=\"password\" value=\"$${{default_provider_password}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                                        "</params>\r\n"+
+                                      "</user>\r\n"+
+                                "</users>"+
+                            "</groups>\r\n" +
+                            "<variables>\r\n"+
+                              "<variable name=\"default_gateway\" value=\"$${{default_provider}}\"/>\r\n"+
+                            "</variables>\r\n"+
+                        "</domain>\r\n" +
+                    "</section>\r\n" +
+                "</document>\r\n", 
+                domain, Context); 
+             
+            return response;
+        }
+
+        public string GetJsonConfig()
+        {
+            OSDMap map = new OSDMap(9);
+
+            map.Add("Realm", m_freeSwitchRealm);
+            map.Add("SIPProxy", m_freeSwitchSIPProxy);
+            map.Add("AttemptUseSTUN", m_freeSwitchAttemptUseSTUN);
+            map.Add("EchoServer", m_freeSwitchEchoServer);
+            map.Add("EchoPort", m_freeSwitchEchoPort);
+            map.Add("DefaultWellKnownIP", m_freeSwitchDefaultWellKnownIP);
+            map.Add("DefaultTimeout", m_freeSwitchDefaultTimeout);
+            map.Add("Context", m_freeSwitchContext);
+            map.Add("APIPrefix", m_freeSwitchAPIPrefix);
+
+            return OSDParser.SerializeJsonString(map);
+        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/FreeswitchService/FreeswitchServiceBase.cs b/OpenSim/Services/FreeswitchService/FreeswitchServiceBase.cs
index 83fecef..25c18b6 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/FreeswitchService/FreeswitchServiceBase.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/FreeswitchService/FreeswitchServiceBase.cs
@@ -31,11 +31,28 @@ using Nini.Config;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using OpenSim.Services.Base;
+using log4net;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.FreeswitchService
 {
     public class FreeswitchServiceBase : ServiceBase
     {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        protected string m_freeSwitchRealm;
+        protected string m_freeSwitchSIPProxy;
+        protected bool m_freeSwitchAttemptUseSTUN = false;
+        protected string m_freeSwitchEchoServer;
+        protected int m_freeSwitchEchoPort = 50505;
+        protected string m_freeSwitchDefaultWellKnownIP;
+        protected int m_freeSwitchDefaultTimeout = 5000;
+        protected string m_freeSwitchContext = "default";
+        protected string m_freeSwitchServerUser = "freeswitch";
+        protected string m_freeSwitchServerPass = "password";
+        protected readonly string m_freeSwitchAPIPrefix = "/fsapi";
+
+        protected bool m_Enabled = false;
+
         public FreeswitchServiceBase(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
         {
             //
@@ -44,7 +61,24 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.FreeswitchService
             IConfig freeswitchConfig = config.Configs["FreeswitchService"];
             if (freeswitchConfig != null)
             {
-                // Read config here !!
+                m_freeSwitchDefaultWellKnownIP = freeswitchConfig.GetString("ServerAddress", String.Empty);
+                if (m_freeSwitchDefaultWellKnownIP == String.Empty)
+                {
+                    m_log.Error("[FREESWITCH]: No ServerAddress given, cannot start service.");
+                    return;
+                }
+
+                m_freeSwitchRealm = freeswitchConfig.GetString("Realm", m_freeSwitchDefaultWellKnownIP);
+                m_freeSwitchSIPProxy = freeswitchConfig.GetString("SIPProxy", m_freeSwitchDefaultWellKnownIP + ":5060");
+                m_freeSwitchEchoServer = freeswitchConfig.GetString("EchoServer", m_freeSwitchDefaultWellKnownIP);
+                m_freeSwitchEchoPort = freeswitchConfig.GetInt("EchoPort", m_freeSwitchEchoPort);
+                m_freeSwitchAttemptUseSTUN = freeswitchConfig.GetBoolean("AttemptSTUN", false); // This may not work
+                m_freeSwitchDefaultTimeout = freeswitchConfig.GetInt("DefaultTimeout", m_freeSwitchDefaultTimeout);
+                m_freeSwitchContext = freeswitchConfig.GetString("Context", m_freeSwitchContext);
+                m_freeSwitchServerUser = freeswitchConfig.GetString("UserName", m_freeSwitchServerUser);
+                m_freeSwitchServerPass = freeswitchConfig.GetString("Password", m_freeSwitchServerPass);
+
+                m_Enabled = true;
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Friends/FriendsService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Friends/FriendsService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e2033ac
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Friends/FriendsService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using Nini.Config;
+using log4net;
+using FriendInfo = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.FriendInfo;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Friends
+{
+    public class FriendsService : FriendsServiceBase, IFriendsService
+    {
+        public FriendsService(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
+        {
+        }
+
+        public virtual FriendInfo[] GetFriends(UUID PrincipalID)
+        {
+            FriendsData[] data = m_Database.GetFriends(PrincipalID);
+            List<FriendInfo> info = new List<FriendInfo>();
+
+            foreach (FriendsData d in data)
+            {
+                FriendInfo i = new FriendInfo();
+
+                i.PrincipalID = new UUID(d.PrincipalID);
+                i.Friend = d.Friend;
+                i.MyFlags = Convert.ToInt32(d.Data["Flags"]);
+                i.TheirFlags = Convert.ToInt32(d.Data["TheirFlags"]);
+
+                info.Add(i);
+            }
+
+            return info.ToArray();
+        }
+
+        public virtual FriendInfo[] GetFriends(string PrincipalID)
+        {
+            FriendsData[] data = m_Database.GetFriends(PrincipalID);
+            List<FriendInfo> info = new List<FriendInfo>();
+
+            foreach (FriendsData d in data)
+            {
+                FriendInfo i = new FriendInfo();
+
+                if (!UUID.TryParse(d.PrincipalID, out i.PrincipalID))
+                {
+                    string tmp = string.Empty;
+                    if (!Util.ParseUniversalUserIdentifier(d.PrincipalID, out i.PrincipalID, out tmp, out tmp, out tmp, out tmp))
+                        // bad record. ignore this entry
+                        continue;
+                }
+                i.Friend = d.Friend;
+                i.MyFlags = Convert.ToInt32(d.Data["Flags"]);
+                i.TheirFlags = Convert.ToInt32(d.Data["TheirFlags"]);
+
+                info.Add(i);
+            }
+
+            return info.ToArray();
+        }
+
+        public virtual bool StoreFriend(string PrincipalID, string Friend, int flags)
+        {
+            FriendsData d = new FriendsData();
+
+            d.PrincipalID = PrincipalID;
+            d.Friend = Friend;
+            d.Data = new Dictionary<string, string>();
+            d.Data["Flags"] = flags.ToString();
+
+            return m_Database.Store(d);
+        }
+
+        public bool Delete(string principalID, string friend)
+        {
+            return m_Database.Delete(principalID, friend);
+        }
+
+        public virtual bool Delete(UUID PrincipalID, string Friend)
+        {
+            return m_Database.Delete(PrincipalID, Friend);
+        }
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Friends/FriendsServiceBase.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Friends/FriendsServiceBase.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6ab0bff
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Friends/FriendsServiceBase.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.Base;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Friends
+{
+    public class FriendsServiceBase : ServiceBase
+    {
+        protected IFriendsData m_Database = null;
+
+        public FriendsServiceBase(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
+        {
+            string dllName = String.Empty;
+            string connString = String.Empty;
+
+            //
+            // Try reading the [FriendsService] section first, if it exists
+            //
+            IConfig friendsConfig = config.Configs["FriendsService"];
+            if (friendsConfig != null)
+            {
+                dllName = friendsConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", dllName);
+                connString = friendsConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", connString);
+            }
+
+            //
+            // Try reading the [DatabaseService] section, if it exists
+            //
+            IConfig dbConfig = config.Configs["DatabaseService"];
+            if (dbConfig != null)
+            {
+                if (dllName == String.Empty)
+                    dllName = dbConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", String.Empty);
+                if (connString == String.Empty)
+                    connString = dbConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", String.Empty);
+            }
+
+            //
+            // We tried, but this doesn't exist. We can't proceed.
+            //
+            if (String.Empty.Equals(dllName))
+                throw new Exception("No StorageProvider configured");
+
+            string realm = "Friends";
+            if (friendsConfig != null)
+                realm = friendsConfig.GetString("Realm", realm);
+
+            m_Database = LoadPlugin<IFriendsData>(dllName, new Object[] { connString, realm });
+            if (m_Database == null)
+            {
+                throw new Exception(
+                    string.Format(
+                        "Could not find a storage interface {0} in the given StorageProvider {1}", "IFriendsData", dllName));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/GridService/GridService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/GridService/GridService.cs
index 7749c37..89f0716 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/GridService/GridService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/GridService/GridService.cs
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ using log4net;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
 using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
 using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
 using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
 using OpenMetaverse;
@@ -46,17 +47,58 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
                 LogManager.GetLogger(
                 MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
 
+        private bool m_DeleteOnUnregister = true;
+        private static GridService m_RootInstance = null;
+        protected IConfigSource m_config;
+        protected static HypergridLinker m_HypergridLinker;
+
+        protected IAuthenticationService m_AuthenticationService = null;
         protected bool m_AllowDuplicateNames = false;
+        protected bool m_AllowHypergridMapSearch = false;
 
         public GridService(IConfigSource config)
             : base(config)
         {
             m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Starting...");
 
+            m_config = config;
             IConfig gridConfig = config.Configs["GridService"];
             if (gridConfig != null)
             {
+                m_DeleteOnUnregister = gridConfig.GetBoolean("DeleteOnUnregister", true);
+                
+                string authService = gridConfig.GetString("AuthenticationService", String.Empty);
+
+                if (authService != String.Empty)
+                {
+                    Object[] args = new Object[] { config };
+                    m_AuthenticationService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IAuthenticationService>(authService, args);
+                }
                 m_AllowDuplicateNames = gridConfig.GetBoolean("AllowDuplicateNames", m_AllowDuplicateNames);
+                m_AllowHypergridMapSearch = gridConfig.GetBoolean("AllowHypergridMapSearch", m_AllowHypergridMapSearch);
+            }
+            
+            if (m_RootInstance == null)
+            {
+                m_RootInstance = this;
+
+                if (MainConsole.Instance != null)
+                {
+                    MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("grid", true,
+                            "show region",
+                            "show region <Region name>",
+                            "Show details on a region",
+                            String.Empty,
+                            HandleShowRegion);
+
+                    MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("grid", true,
+                            "set region flags",
+                            "set region flags <Region name> <flags>",
+                            "Set database flags for region",
+                            String.Empty,
+                            HandleSetFlags);
+                }
+                m_HypergridLinker = new HypergridLinker(m_config, this, m_Database);
             }
         }
 
@@ -64,18 +106,63 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
 
         public string RegisterRegion(UUID scopeID, GridRegion regionInfos)
         {
+            IConfig gridConfig = m_config.Configs["GridService"];
+
+            if (regionInfos.RegionID == UUID.Zero)
+                return "Invalid RegionID - cannot be zero UUID";
+
             // This needs better sanity testing. What if regionInfo is registering in
             // overlapping coords?
             RegionData region = m_Database.Get(regionInfos.RegionLocX, regionInfos.RegionLocY, scopeID);
+            if (region != null)
+            {
+                // There is a preexisting record
+                //
+                // Get it's flags
+                //
+                OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags rflags = (OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags)Convert.ToInt32(region.Data["flags"]);
+
+                // Is this a reservation?
+                //
+                if ((rflags & OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.Reservation) != 0)
+                {
+                    // Regions reserved for the null key cannot be taken.
+                    if ((string)region.Data["PrincipalID"] == UUID.Zero.ToString())
+                        return "Region location is reserved";
+
+                    // Treat it as an auth request
+                    //
+                    // NOTE: Fudging the flags value here, so these flags
+                    //       should not be used elsewhere. Don't optimize
+                    //       this with the later retrieval of the same flags!
+                    rflags |= OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.Authenticate;
+                }
+
+                if ((rflags & OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.Authenticate) != 0)
+                {
+                    // Can we authenticate at all?
+                    //
+                    if (m_AuthenticationService == null)
+                        return "No authentication possible";
+
+                    if (!m_AuthenticationService.Verify(new UUID(region.Data["PrincipalID"].ToString()), regionInfos.Token, 30))
+                        return "Bad authentication";
+                }
+            }
+
             if ((region != null) && (region.RegionID != regionInfos.RegionID))
             {
                 m_log.WarnFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Region {0} tried to register in coordinates {1}, {2} which are already in use in scope {3}.", 
                     regionInfos.RegionID, regionInfos.RegionLocX, regionInfos.RegionLocY, scopeID);
                 return "Region overlaps another region";
             }
+
             if ((region != null) && (region.RegionID == regionInfos.RegionID) && 
                 ((region.posX != regionInfos.RegionLocX) || (region.posY != regionInfos.RegionLocY)))
             {
+                if ((Convert.ToInt32(region.Data["flags"]) & (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.NoMove) != 0)
+                    return "Can't move this region";
+
                 // Region reregistering in other coordinates. Delete the old entry
                 m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Region {0} ({1}) was previously registered at {2}-{3}. Deleting old entry.",
                     regionInfos.RegionName, regionInfos.RegionID, regionInfos.RegionLocX, regionInfos.RegionLocY);
@@ -110,8 +197,38 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
             // Everything is ok, let's register
             RegionData rdata = RegionInfo2RegionData(regionInfos);
             rdata.ScopeID = scopeID;
+            
+            if (region != null)
+            {
+                int oldFlags = Convert.ToInt32(region.Data["flags"]);
+                if ((oldFlags & (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.LockedOut) != 0)
+                    return "Region locked out";
+
+                oldFlags &= ~(int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.Reservation;
+
+                rdata.Data["flags"] = oldFlags.ToString(); // Preserve flags
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                rdata.Data["flags"] = "0";
+                if ((gridConfig != null) && rdata.RegionName != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    int newFlags = 0;
+                    string regionName = rdata.RegionName.Trim().Replace(' ', '_');
+                    newFlags = ParseFlags(newFlags, gridConfig.GetString("DefaultRegionFlags", String.Empty));
+                    newFlags = ParseFlags(newFlags, gridConfig.GetString("Region_" + regionName, String.Empty));
+                    newFlags = ParseFlags(newFlags, gridConfig.GetString("Region_" + rdata.RegionID.ToString(), String.Empty));
+                    rdata.Data["flags"] = newFlags.ToString();
+                }
+            }
+
+            int flags = Convert.ToInt32(rdata.Data["flags"]);
+            flags |= (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.RegionOnline;
+            rdata.Data["flags"] = flags.ToString();
+
             try
             {
+                rdata.Data["last_seen"] = Util.UnixTimeSinceEpoch();
                 m_Database.Store(rdata);
             }
             catch (Exception e)
@@ -120,14 +237,41 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
             }
 
             m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Region {0} ({1}) registered successfully at {2}-{3}", 
-                regionInfos.RegionName, regionInfos.RegionID, regionInfos.RegionLocX, regionInfos.RegionLocY);
+                regionInfos.RegionName, regionInfos.RegionID, regionInfos.RegionCoordX, regionInfos.RegionCoordY);
 
             return String.Empty;
         }
 
         public bool DeregisterRegion(UUID regionID)
         {
-            m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Region {0} deregistered", regionID);
+            RegionData region = m_Database.Get(regionID, UUID.Zero);
+            if (region == null)
+                return false;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat(
+                "[GRID SERVICE]: Deregistering region {0} ({1}) at {2}-{3}",
+                region.RegionName, region.RegionID, region.coordX, region.coordY);
+
+            int flags = Convert.ToInt32(region.Data["flags"]);
+
+            if (!m_DeleteOnUnregister || (flags & (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.Persistent) != 0)
+            {
+                flags &= ~(int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.RegionOnline;
+                region.Data["flags"] = flags.ToString();
+                region.Data["last_seen"] = Util.UnixTimeSinceEpoch();
+                try
+                {
+                    m_Database.Store(region);
+                }
+                catch (Exception e)
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Database exception: {0}", e);
+                }
+
+                return true;
+
+            }
+
             return m_Database.Delete(regionID);
         }
 
@@ -135,17 +279,32 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
         {
             List<GridRegion> rinfos = new List<GridRegion>();
             RegionData region = m_Database.Get(regionID, scopeID);
+            
             if (region != null)
             {
                 // Not really? Maybe?
-                List<RegionData> rdatas = m_Database.Get(region.posX - (int)Constants.RegionSize, region.posY - (int)Constants.RegionSize, 
-                    region.posX + (int)Constants.RegionSize, region.posY + (int)Constants.RegionSize, scopeID);
+                List<RegionData> rdatas = m_Database.Get(region.posX - (int)Constants.RegionSize - 1, region.posY - (int)Constants.RegionSize - 1, 
+                    region.posX + (int)Constants.RegionSize + 1, region.posY + (int)Constants.RegionSize + 1, scopeID);
 
                 foreach (RegionData rdata in rdatas)
+                {
                     if (rdata.RegionID != regionID)
-                        rinfos.Add(RegionData2RegionInfo(rdata));
+                    {
+                        int flags = Convert.ToInt32(rdata.Data["flags"]);
+                        if ((flags & (int)Data.RegionFlags.Hyperlink) == 0) // no hyperlinks as neighbours
+                            rinfos.Add(RegionData2RegionInfo(rdata));
+                    }
+                }
 
+//                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: region {0} has {1} neighbours", region.RegionName, rinfos.Count);
             }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[GRID SERVICE]: GetNeighbours() called for scope {0}, region {1} but no such region found", 
+                    scopeID, regionID);
+            }
+            
             return rinfos;
         }
 
@@ -169,24 +328,34 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
             return null;
         }
 
-        public GridRegion GetRegionByName(UUID scopeID, string regionName)
+        public GridRegion GetRegionByName(UUID scopeID, string name)
         {
-            List<RegionData> rdatas = m_Database.Get(regionName + "%", scopeID);
+            List<RegionData> rdatas = m_Database.Get(name, scopeID);
             if ((rdatas != null) && (rdatas.Count > 0))
                 return RegionData2RegionInfo(rdatas[0]); // get the first
 
+            if (m_AllowHypergridMapSearch)
+            {
+                GridRegion r = GetHypergridRegionByName(scopeID, name);
+                if (r != null)
+                    return r;
+            }
+
             return null;
         }
 
         public List<GridRegion> GetRegionsByName(UUID scopeID, string name, int maxNumber)
         {
-            List<RegionData> rdatas = m_Database.Get("%" + name + "%", scopeID);
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: GetRegionsByName {0}", name);
+
+            List<RegionData> rdatas = m_Database.Get(name + "%", scopeID);
 
             int count = 0;
             List<GridRegion> rinfos = new List<GridRegion>();
 
             if (rdatas != null)
             {
+//                m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Found {0} regions", rdatas.Count);
                 foreach (RegionData rdata in rdatas)
                 {
                     if (count++ < maxNumber)
@@ -194,9 +363,30 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
                 }
             }
 
+            if (m_AllowHypergridMapSearch && (rdatas == null || (rdatas != null && rdatas.Count == 0)))
+            {
+                GridRegion r = GetHypergridRegionByName(scopeID, name);
+                if (r != null)
+                    rinfos.Add(r);
+            }
+
             return rinfos;
         }
 
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get a hypergrid region.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="scopeID"></param>
+        /// <param name="name"></param>
+        /// <returns>null if no hypergrid region could be found.</returns>
+        protected GridRegion GetHypergridRegionByName(UUID scopeID, string name)
+        {
+            if (name.Contains("."))
+                return m_HypergridLinker.LinkRegion(scopeID, name);
+            else
+                return null;
+        }
+
         public List<GridRegion> GetRegionRange(UUID scopeID, int xmin, int xmax, int ymin, int ymax)
         {
             int xminSnap = (int)(xmin / Constants.RegionSize) * (int)Constants.RegionSize;
@@ -216,7 +406,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
 
         #region Data structure conversions
 
-        protected RegionData RegionInfo2RegionData(GridRegion rinfo)
+        public RegionData RegionInfo2RegionData(GridRegion rinfo)
         {
             RegionData rdata = new RegionData();
             rdata.posX = (int)rinfo.RegionLocX;
@@ -229,7 +419,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
             return rdata;
         }
 
-        protected GridRegion RegionData2RegionInfo(RegionData rdata)
+        public GridRegion RegionData2RegionInfo(RegionData rdata)
         {
             GridRegion rinfo = new GridRegion(rdata.Data);
             rinfo.RegionLocX = rdata.posX;
@@ -243,5 +433,160 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
 
         #endregion 
 
+        public List<GridRegion> GetDefaultRegions(UUID scopeID)
+        {
+            List<GridRegion> ret = new List<GridRegion>();
+
+            List<RegionData> regions = m_Database.GetDefaultRegions(scopeID);
+
+            foreach (RegionData r in regions)
+            {
+                if ((Convert.ToInt32(r.Data["flags"]) & (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.RegionOnline) != 0)
+                    ret.Add(RegionData2RegionInfo(r));
+            }
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: GetDefaultRegions returning {0} regions", ret.Count);
+            return ret;
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetFallbackRegions(UUID scopeID, int x, int y)
+        {
+            List<GridRegion> ret = new List<GridRegion>();
+
+            List<RegionData> regions = m_Database.GetFallbackRegions(scopeID, x, y);
+
+            foreach (RegionData r in regions)
+            {
+                if ((Convert.ToInt32(r.Data["flags"]) & (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.RegionOnline) != 0)
+                    ret.Add(RegionData2RegionInfo(r));
+            }
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Fallback returned {0} regions", ret.Count);
+            return ret;
+        }
+
+        public List<GridRegion> GetHyperlinks(UUID scopeID)
+        {
+            List<GridRegion> ret = new List<GridRegion>();
+
+            List<RegionData> regions = m_Database.GetHyperlinks(scopeID);
+
+            foreach (RegionData r in regions)
+            {
+                if ((Convert.ToInt32(r.Data["flags"]) & (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.RegionOnline) != 0)
+                    ret.Add(RegionData2RegionInfo(r));
+            }
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Hyperlinks returned {0} regions", ret.Count);
+            return ret;
+        }
+        
+        public int GetRegionFlags(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID)
+        {
+            RegionData region = m_Database.Get(regionID, scopeID);
+
+            if (region != null)
+            {
+                int flags = Convert.ToInt32(region.Data["flags"]);
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID SERVICE]: Request for flags of {0}: {1}", regionID, flags);
+                return flags;
+            }
+            else
+                return -1;
+        }
+
+        private void HandleShowRegion(string module, string[] cmd)
+        {
+            if (cmd.Length != 3)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("Syntax: show region <region name>");
+                return;
+            }
+            List<RegionData> regions = m_Database.Get(cmd[2], UUID.Zero);
+            if (regions == null || regions.Count < 1)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("Region not found");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Region Name          Region UUID");
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Location             URI");
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Owner ID                                Flags");
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("-------------------------------------------------------------------------------");
+            foreach (RegionData r in regions)
+            {
+                OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags flags = (OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags)Convert.ToInt32(r.Data["flags"]);
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output(String.Format("{0,-20} {1}\n{2,-20} {3}\n{4,-39} {5}\n\n",
+                        r.RegionName, r.RegionID,
+                        String.Format("{0},{1}", r.posX / Constants.RegionSize, r.posY / Constants.RegionSize),
+                        r.Data["serverURI"],
+                        r.Data["owner_uuid"], flags));
+            }
+            return;
+        }
+
+        private int ParseFlags(int prev, string flags)
+        {
+            OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags f = (OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags)prev;
+
+            string[] parts = flags.Split(new char[] {',', ' '}, StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries);
+
+            foreach (string p in parts)
+            {
+                int val;
+
+                try
+                {
+                    if (p.StartsWith("+"))
+                    {
+                        val = (int)Enum.Parse(typeof(OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags), p.Substring(1));
+                        f |= (OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags)val;
+                    }
+                    else if (p.StartsWith("-"))
+                    {
+                        val = (int)Enum.Parse(typeof(OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags), p.Substring(1));
+                        f &= ~(OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags)val;
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        val = (int)Enum.Parse(typeof(OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags), p);
+                        f |= (OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags)val;
+                    }
+                }
+                catch (Exception)
+                {
+                    MainConsole.Instance.Output("Error in flag specification: " + p);
+                }
+            }
+
+            return (int)f;
+        }
+
+        private void HandleSetFlags(string module, string[] cmd)
+        {
+            if (cmd.Length < 5)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("Syntax: set region flags <region name> <flags>");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            List<RegionData> regions = m_Database.Get(cmd[3], UUID.Zero);
+            if (regions == null || regions.Count < 1)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("Region not found");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            foreach (RegionData r in regions)
+            {
+                int flags = Convert.ToInt32(r.Data["flags"]);
+                flags = ParseFlags(flags, cmd[4]);
+                r.Data["flags"] = flags.ToString();
+                OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags f = (OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags)flags;
+
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output(String.Format("Set region {0} to {1}", r.RegionName, f));
+                m_Database.Store(r);
+            }
+        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/GridService/HypergridLinker.cs b/OpenSim/Services/GridService/HypergridLinker.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b70b425
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/GridService/HypergridLinker.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,724 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using System.Xml;
+
+using Nini.Config;
+using log4net;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Hypergrid;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.GridService
+{
+    public class HypergridLinker 
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private static uint m_autoMappingX = 0;
+        private static uint m_autoMappingY = 0;
+        private static bool m_enableAutoMapping = false;
+
+        protected IRegionData m_Database;
+        protected GridService m_GridService;
+        protected IAssetService m_AssetService;
+        protected GatekeeperServiceConnector m_GatekeeperConnector;
+
+        protected UUID m_ScopeID = UUID.Zero;
+//        protected bool m_Check4096 = true;
+        protected string m_MapTileDirectory = string.Empty;
+        protected string m_ThisGatekeeper = string.Empty;
+        protected Uri m_ThisGatekeeperURI = null;
+
+        // Hyperlink regions are hyperlinks on the map
+        public readonly Dictionary<UUID, GridRegion> m_HyperlinkRegions = new Dictionary<UUID, GridRegion>();
+        protected Dictionary<UUID, ulong> m_HyperlinkHandles = new Dictionary<UUID, ulong>();
+
+        protected GridRegion m_DefaultRegion;
+        protected GridRegion DefaultRegion
+        {
+            get
+            {
+                if (m_DefaultRegion == null)
+                {
+                    List<GridRegion> defs = m_GridService.GetDefaultRegions(m_ScopeID);
+                    if (defs != null && defs.Count > 0)
+                        m_DefaultRegion = defs[0];
+                    else
+                    {
+                        // Get any region
+                        defs = m_GridService.GetRegionsByName(m_ScopeID, "", 1);
+                        if (defs != null && defs.Count > 0)
+                            m_DefaultRegion = defs[0];
+                        else
+                        {
+                            // This shouldn't happen
+                            m_DefaultRegion = new GridRegion(1000, 1000);
+                            m_log.Error("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Something is wrong with this grid. It has no regions?");
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                return m_DefaultRegion;
+            }
+        }
+
+        public HypergridLinker(IConfigSource config, GridService gridService, IRegionData db)
+        {
+            IConfig modulesConfig = config.Configs["Modules"];
+                        if (modulesConfig == null)
+                                return;
+
+                        if (modulesConfig.GetString("HypergridLinker", "") != "HypergridLinker")
+                                return;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Starting with db {0}", db.GetType());
+
+            m_Database = db;
+            m_GridService = gridService;
+
+            IConfig gridConfig = config.Configs["GridService"];
+            if (gridConfig != null)
+            {
+                string assetService = gridConfig.GetString("AssetService", string.Empty);
+
+                Object[] args = new Object[] { config };
+
+                if (assetService != string.Empty)
+                    m_AssetService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IAssetService>(assetService, args);
+
+                string scope = gridConfig.GetString("ScopeID", string.Empty);
+                if (scope != string.Empty)
+                    UUID.TryParse(scope, out m_ScopeID);
+
+//                m_Check4096 = gridConfig.GetBoolean("Check4096", true);
+
+                m_MapTileDirectory = gridConfig.GetString("MapTileDirectory", "maptiles");
+
+                m_ThisGatekeeper = gridConfig.GetString("Gatekeeper", string.Empty);
+                try
+                {
+                    m_ThisGatekeeperURI = new Uri(m_ThisGatekeeper);
+                }
+                catch
+                {
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Malformed URL in [GridService], variable Gatekeeper = {0}", m_ThisGatekeeper);
+                }
+
+                m_GatekeeperConnector = new GatekeeperServiceConnector(m_AssetService);
+
+                m_log.Debug("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Loaded all services...");
+            }
+
+            if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(m_MapTileDirectory))
+            {
+                try
+                {
+                    Directory.CreateDirectory(m_MapTileDirectory);
+                }
+                catch (Exception e)
+                {
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Could not create map tile storage directory {0}: {1}", m_MapTileDirectory, e);
+                    m_MapTileDirectory = string.Empty;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (MainConsole.Instance != null)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("hypergrid", false, "link-region",
+                    "link-region <Xloc> <Yloc> <ServerURI> [<RemoteRegionName>]",
+                    "Link a HyperGrid Region. Examples for <ServerURI>: http://grid.net:8002/ or http://example.org/path/foo.php", RunCommand);
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("hypergrid", false, "link-region",
+                    "link-region <Xloc> <Yloc> <RegionIP> <RegionPort> [<RemoteRegionName>]",
+                    "Link a hypergrid region (deprecated)", RunCommand);
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("hypergrid", false, "unlink-region",
+                    "unlink-region <local name>",
+                    "Unlink a hypergrid region", RunCommand);
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("hypergrid", false, "link-mapping", "link-mapping [<x> <y>]",
+                    "Set local coordinate to map HG regions to", RunCommand);
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("hypergrid", false, "show hyperlinks", "show hyperlinks",
+                    "List the HG regions", HandleShow);
+            }
+        }
+
+
+        #region Link Region
+
+        public GridRegion LinkRegion(UUID scopeID, string regionDescriptor)
+        {
+            string reason = string.Empty;
+            int xloc = random.Next(0, Int16.MaxValue) * (int)Constants.RegionSize;
+            return TryLinkRegionToCoords(scopeID, regionDescriptor, xloc, 0, out reason);
+        }
+
+        private static Random random = new Random();
+
+        // From the command line link-region
+        public GridRegion TryLinkRegionToCoords(UUID scopeID, string mapName, int xloc, int yloc, out string reason)
+        {
+            return TryLinkRegionToCoords(scopeID, mapName, xloc, yloc, UUID.Zero, out reason);
+        }
+
+        public GridRegion TryLinkRegionToCoords(UUID scopeID, string mapName, int xloc, int yloc, UUID ownerID, out string reason)
+        {
+            reason = string.Empty;
+            uint port = 0;
+            string[] parts = mapName.Split(new char[] {':'});
+            string regionName = String.Empty;
+            if (parts.Length > 1)
+            {
+                regionName = mapName.Substring(parts[0].Length + 1);
+                regionName = regionName.Trim(new char[] {'"'});
+            }
+            GridRegion regInfo;
+            if (TryCreateLink(scopeID, xloc, yloc, regionName, 0, null, parts[0], ownerID, out regInfo, out reason))
+            {
+                regInfo.RegionName = mapName; 
+                return regInfo;
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+                
+        public bool TryCreateLink(UUID scopeID, int xloc, int yloc, string remoteRegionName, uint externalPort, string externalHostName, UUID ownerID, out GridRegion regInfo, out string reason)
+        {
+            return TryCreateLink(scopeID, xloc, yloc, remoteRegionName, externalPort, externalHostName, null, ownerID, out regInfo, out reason);
+        }
+        
+        public bool TryCreateLink(UUID scopeID, int xloc, int yloc, string remoteRegionName, uint externalPort, string externalHostName, string serverURI, UUID ownerID, out GridRegion regInfo, out string reason)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Link to {0}:{1}, in {2}-{3}", 
+                ((serverURI == null) ? (externalHostName + ":" + externalPort) : serverURI),
+                remoteRegionName, xloc / Constants.RegionSize, yloc / Constants.RegionSize);
+
+            reason = string.Empty;
+            Uri uri = null;
+
+            regInfo = new GridRegion();
+            if ( externalPort > 0)
+                regInfo.HttpPort = externalPort;
+            else
+                regInfo.HttpPort = 0;
+            if ( externalHostName != null)
+                regInfo.ExternalHostName = externalHostName;
+            else
+                regInfo.ExternalHostName = "0.0.0.0";
+            if ( serverURI != null)
+            {
+                regInfo.ServerURI = serverURI;
+                try
+                {
+                    uri = new Uri(serverURI);
+                    regInfo.ExternalHostName = uri.Host;
+                    regInfo.HttpPort = (uint)uri.Port;
+                }
+                catch {}
+            }
+
+            if ( remoteRegionName != string.Empty )
+                regInfo.RegionName = remoteRegionName;
+                
+            regInfo.RegionLocX = xloc;
+            regInfo.RegionLocY = yloc;
+            regInfo.ScopeID = scopeID;
+            regInfo.EstateOwner = ownerID;
+
+            // Make sure we're not hyperlinking to regions on this grid!
+            if (m_ThisGatekeeperURI != null)
+            {
+                if (regInfo.ExternalHostName == m_ThisGatekeeperURI.Host && regInfo.HttpPort == m_ThisGatekeeperURI.Port)
+                {
+                    reason = "Cannot hyperlink to regions on the same grid";
+                    return false;
+                }
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Please set this grid's Gatekeeper's address in [GridService]!");
+
+            // Check for free coordinates
+            GridRegion region = m_GridService.GetRegionByPosition(regInfo.ScopeID, regInfo.RegionLocX, regInfo.RegionLocY);
+            if (region != null)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Coordinates {0}-{1} are already occupied by region {2} with uuid {3}",
+                    regInfo.RegionLocX / Constants.RegionSize, regInfo.RegionLocY / Constants.RegionSize,
+                    region.RegionName, region.RegionID);
+                reason = "Coordinates are already in use";
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            try
+            {
+                regInfo.InternalEndPoint = new IPEndPoint(IPAddress.Parse("0.0.0.0"), (int)0);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Wrong format for link-region: " + e.Message);
+                reason = "Internal error";
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            // Finally, link it
+            ulong handle = 0;
+            UUID regionID = UUID.Zero;
+            string externalName = string.Empty;
+            string imageURL = string.Empty;
+            if (!m_GatekeeperConnector.LinkRegion(regInfo, out regionID, out handle, out externalName, out imageURL, out reason))
+                return false;
+
+            if (regionID == UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Unable to link region");
+                reason = "Remote region could not be found";
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            region = m_GridService.GetRegionByUUID(scopeID, regionID);
+            if (region != null)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Region already exists in coordinates {0} {1}",
+                    region.RegionLocX / Constants.RegionSize, region.RegionLocY / Constants.RegionSize);
+                regInfo = region;
+                return true;
+            }
+
+            // We are now performing this check for each individual teleport in the EntityTransferModule instead.  This
+            // allows us to give better feedback when teleports fail because of the distance reason (which can't be
+            // done here) and it also hypergrid teleports that are within range (possibly because the source grid
+            // itself has regions that are very far apart).
+//            uint x, y;
+//            if (m_Check4096 && !Check4096(handle, out x, out y))
+//            {
+//                //RemoveHyperlinkRegion(regInfo.RegionID);
+//                reason = "Region is too far (" + x + ", " + y + ")";
+//                m_log.Info("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Unable to link, region is too far (" + x + ", " + y + ")");
+//                //return false;
+//            }
+
+            regInfo.RegionID = regionID;
+
+            if (externalName == string.Empty)
+                regInfo.RegionName = regInfo.ServerURI;
+             else
+                regInfo.RegionName = externalName;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: naming linked region {0}, handle {1}", regInfo.RegionName, handle.ToString());
+                
+            // Get the map image
+            regInfo.TerrainImage = GetMapImage(regionID, imageURL);
+
+            // Store the origin's coordinates somewhere
+            regInfo.RegionSecret = handle.ToString();
+
+            AddHyperlinkRegion(regInfo, handle);
+            m_log.Info("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Successfully linked to region_uuid " + regInfo.RegionID);
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public bool TryUnlinkRegion(string mapName)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Request to unlink {0}", mapName);
+            GridRegion regInfo = null;
+
+            List<RegionData> regions = m_Database.Get(mapName, m_ScopeID);
+            if (regions != null && regions.Count > 0)
+            {
+                OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags rflags = (OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags)Convert.ToInt32(regions[0].Data["flags"]);
+                if ((rflags & OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.Hyperlink) != 0)
+                {
+                    regInfo = new GridRegion(); 
+                    regInfo.RegionID = regions[0].RegionID;
+                    regInfo.ScopeID = m_ScopeID;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (regInfo != null)
+            {
+                RemoveHyperlinkRegion(regInfo.RegionID);
+                return true;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.InfoFormat("[HYPERGRID LINKER]: Region {0} not found", mapName);
+                return false;
+            }
+        }
+
+// Not currently used
+//        /// <summary>
+//        /// Cope with this viewer limitation.
+//        /// </summary>
+//        /// <param name="regInfo"></param>
+//        /// <returns></returns>
+//        public bool Check4096(ulong realHandle, out uint x, out uint y)
+//        {
+//            uint ux = 0, uy = 0;
+//            Utils.LongToUInts(realHandle, out ux, out uy);
+//            x = ux / Constants.RegionSize;
+//            y = uy / Constants.RegionSize;
+//
+//            const uint limit = (4096 - 1) * Constants.RegionSize;
+//            uint xmin = ux - limit;
+//            uint xmax = ux + limit;
+//            uint ymin = uy - limit;
+//            uint ymax = uy + limit;
+//            // World map boundary checks
+//            if (xmin < 0 || xmin > ux)
+//                xmin = 0;
+//            if (xmax > int.MaxValue || xmax < ux)
+//                xmax = int.MaxValue;
+//            if (ymin < 0 || ymin > uy)
+//                ymin = 0;
+//            if (ymax > int.MaxValue || ymax < uy)
+//                ymax = int.MaxValue;
+//
+//            // Check for any regions that are within the possible teleport range to the linked region
+//            List<GridRegion> regions = m_GridService.GetRegionRange(m_ScopeID, (int)xmin, (int)xmax, (int)ymin, (int)ymax);
+//            if (regions.Count == 0)
+//            {
+//                return false;
+//            }
+//            else
+//            {
+//                // Check for regions which are not linked regions
+//                List<GridRegion> hyperlinks = m_GridService.GetHyperlinks(m_ScopeID);
+//                IEnumerable<GridRegion> availableRegions = regions.Except(hyperlinks);
+//                if (availableRegions.Count() == 0)
+//                    return false;
+//            }
+//
+//            return true;
+//        }
+
+        private void AddHyperlinkRegion(GridRegion regionInfo, ulong regionHandle)
+        {
+            RegionData rdata = m_GridService.RegionInfo2RegionData(regionInfo);
+            int flags = (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.Hyperlink + (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.NoDirectLogin + (int)OpenSim.Data.RegionFlags.RegionOnline;
+            rdata.Data["flags"] = flags.ToString();
+
+            m_Database.Store(rdata);
+        }
+
+        private void RemoveHyperlinkRegion(UUID regionID)
+        {
+            m_Database.Delete(regionID);
+        }
+
+        public UUID GetMapImage(UUID regionID, string imageURL)
+        {
+            return m_GatekeeperConnector.GetMapImage(regionID, imageURL, m_MapTileDirectory);
+        }
+        #endregion
+
+
+        #region Console Commands
+
+        public void HandleShow(string module, string[] cmd)
+        {
+            if (cmd.Length != 2)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("Syntax: show hyperlinks");
+                return;
+            }
+            List<RegionData> regions = m_Database.GetHyperlinks(UUID.Zero);
+            if (regions == null || regions.Count < 1)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("No hyperlinks");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Region Name");
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Location                         Region UUID");
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output(new string('-', 72));
+            foreach (RegionData r in regions)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output(String.Format("{0}\n{2,-32} {1}\n",
+                        r.RegionName, r.RegionID, String.Format("{0},{1} ({2},{3})", r.posX, r.posY,
+                            r.posX / Constants.RegionSize, r.posY / Constants.RegionSize)));
+            }
+            return;
+        }
+
+        public void RunCommand(string module, string[] cmdparams)
+        {
+            List<string> args = new List<string>(cmdparams);
+            if (args.Count < 1)
+                return;
+
+            string command = args[0];
+            args.RemoveAt(0);
+
+            cmdparams = args.ToArray();
+
+            RunHGCommand(command, cmdparams);
+
+        }
+        
+        private void RunLinkRegionCommand(string[] cmdparams)
+        {
+            int xloc, yloc;
+            string serverURI;
+            string remoteName = null;
+            xloc = Convert.ToInt32(cmdparams[0]) * (int)Constants.RegionSize;
+            yloc = Convert.ToInt32(cmdparams[1]) * (int)Constants.RegionSize;
+            serverURI = cmdparams[2];
+            if (cmdparams.Length > 3)
+                remoteName = string.Join(" ", cmdparams, 3, cmdparams.Length - 3);
+            string reason = string.Empty;
+            GridRegion regInfo;
+            if (TryCreateLink(UUID.Zero, xloc, yloc, remoteName, 0, null, serverURI, UUID.Zero, out regInfo, out reason))
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("Hyperlink established");
+            else
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("Failed to link region: " + reason);
+        }
+
+        private void RunHGCommand(string command, string[] cmdparams)
+        {
+            if (command.Equals("link-mapping"))
+            {
+                if (cmdparams.Length == 2)
+                {
+                    try
+                    {
+                        m_autoMappingX = Convert.ToUInt32(cmdparams[0]);
+                        m_autoMappingY = Convert.ToUInt32(cmdparams[1]);
+                        m_enableAutoMapping = true;
+                    }
+                    catch (Exception)
+                    {
+                        m_autoMappingX = 0;
+                        m_autoMappingY = 0;
+                        m_enableAutoMapping = false;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            else if (command.Equals("link-region"))
+            {
+                if (cmdparams.Length < 3)
+                {
+                    if ((cmdparams.Length == 1) || (cmdparams.Length == 2))
+                    {
+                        LoadXmlLinkFile(cmdparams);
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        LinkRegionCmdUsage();
+                    }
+                    return;
+                }
+
+                //this should be the prefererred way of setting up hg links now
+                if (cmdparams[2].StartsWith("http"))
+                {
+                    RunLinkRegionCommand(cmdparams);
+                } 
+                else if (cmdparams[2].Contains(":"))
+                {
+                    // New format
+                    string[] parts = cmdparams[2].Split(':');
+                    if (parts.Length > 2)
+                    {
+                        // Insert remote region name
+                        ArrayList parameters = new ArrayList(cmdparams);
+                        parameters.Insert(3, parts[2]);
+                        cmdparams = (string[])parameters.ToArray(typeof(string));
+                    }
+                    cmdparams[2] = "http://" + parts[0] + ':' + parts[1];
+
+                    RunLinkRegionCommand(cmdparams);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    // old format
+                    GridRegion regInfo;
+                    int xloc, yloc;
+                    uint externalPort;
+                    string externalHostName;
+                    try
+                    {
+                        xloc = Convert.ToInt32(cmdparams[0]);
+                        yloc = Convert.ToInt32(cmdparams[1]);
+                        externalPort = Convert.ToUInt32(cmdparams[3]);
+                        externalHostName = cmdparams[2];
+                        //internalPort = Convert.ToUInt32(cmdparams[4]);
+                        //remotingPort = Convert.ToUInt32(cmdparams[5]);
+                    }
+                    catch (Exception e)
+                    {
+                        MainConsole.Instance.Output("[HGrid] Wrong format for link-region command: " + e.Message);
+                        LinkRegionCmdUsage();
+                        return;
+                    }
+
+                    // Convert cell coordinates given by the user to meters
+                    xloc = xloc * (int)Constants.RegionSize;
+                    yloc = yloc * (int)Constants.RegionSize;
+                    string reason = string.Empty;
+                    if (TryCreateLink(UUID.Zero, xloc, yloc, string.Empty, externalPort, externalHostName, UUID.Zero, out regInfo, out reason))
+                    {
+                        // What is this? The GridRegion instance will be discarded anyway,
+                        // which effectively ignores any local name given with the command.
+                        //if (cmdparams.Length >= 5)
+                        //{
+                        //    regInfo.RegionName = "";
+                        //    for (int i = 4; i < cmdparams.Length; i++)
+                        //        regInfo.RegionName += cmdparams[i] + " ";
+                        //}
+                    }
+                }
+                return;
+            }
+            else if (command.Equals("unlink-region"))
+            {
+                if (cmdparams.Length < 1)
+                {
+                    UnlinkRegionCmdUsage();
+                    return;
+                }
+                string region = string.Join(" ", cmdparams);
+                if (TryUnlinkRegion(region))
+                    MainConsole.Instance.Output("Successfully unlinked " + region);
+                else
+                    MainConsole.Instance.Output("Unable to unlink " + region + ", region not found.");
+            }
+        }
+
+        private void LoadXmlLinkFile(string[] cmdparams)
+        {
+            //use http://www.hgurl.com/hypergrid.xml for test
+            try
+            {
+                XmlReader r = XmlReader.Create(cmdparams[0]);
+                XmlConfigSource cs = new XmlConfigSource(r);
+                string[] excludeSections = null;
+
+                if (cmdparams.Length == 2)
+                {
+                    if (cmdparams[1].ToLower().StartsWith("excludelist:"))
+                    {
+                        string excludeString = cmdparams[1].ToLower();
+                        excludeString = excludeString.Remove(0, 12);
+                        char[] splitter = { ';' };
+
+                        excludeSections = excludeString.Split(splitter);
+                    }
+                }
+
+                for (int i = 0; i < cs.Configs.Count; i++)
+                {
+                    bool skip = false;
+                    if ((excludeSections != null) && (excludeSections.Length > 0))
+                    {
+                        for (int n = 0; n < excludeSections.Length; n++)
+                        {
+                            if (excludeSections[n] == cs.Configs[i].Name.ToLower())
+                            {
+                                skip = true;
+                                break;
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                    if (!skip)
+                    {
+                        ReadLinkFromConfig(cs.Configs[i]);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Error(e.ToString());
+            }
+        }
+
+
+        private void ReadLinkFromConfig(IConfig config)
+        {
+            GridRegion regInfo;
+            int xloc, yloc;
+            uint externalPort;
+            string externalHostName;
+            uint realXLoc, realYLoc;
+
+            xloc = Convert.ToInt32(config.GetString("xloc", "0"));
+            yloc = Convert.ToInt32(config.GetString("yloc", "0"));
+            externalPort = Convert.ToUInt32(config.GetString("externalPort", "0"));
+            externalHostName = config.GetString("externalHostName", "");
+            realXLoc = Convert.ToUInt32(config.GetString("real-xloc", "0"));
+            realYLoc = Convert.ToUInt32(config.GetString("real-yloc", "0"));
+
+            if (m_enableAutoMapping)
+            {
+                xloc = (int)((xloc % 100) + m_autoMappingX);
+                yloc = (int)((yloc % 100) + m_autoMappingY);
+            }
+
+            if (((realXLoc == 0) && (realYLoc == 0)) ||
+                (((realXLoc - xloc < 3896) || (xloc - realXLoc < 3896)) &&
+                 ((realYLoc - yloc < 3896) || (yloc - realYLoc < 3896))))
+            {
+                xloc = xloc * (int)Constants.RegionSize;
+                yloc = yloc * (int)Constants.RegionSize;
+                string reason = string.Empty;
+                if (TryCreateLink(UUID.Zero, xloc, yloc, string.Empty, externalPort, externalHostName, UUID.Zero, out regInfo, out reason))
+                {
+                    regInfo.RegionName = config.GetString("localName", "");
+                }
+                else
+                    MainConsole.Instance.Output("Unable to link " + externalHostName + ": " + reason);
+            }
+        }
+
+
+        private void LinkRegionCmdUsage()
+        {
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Usage: link-region <Xloc> <Yloc> <ServerURI> [<RemoteRegionName>]");
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Usage (deprecated): link-region <Xloc> <Yloc> <HostName>:<HttpPort>[:<RemoteRegionName>]");
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Usage (deprecated): link-region <Xloc> <Yloc> <HostName> <HttpPort> [<LocalName>]");
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Usage: link-region <URI_of_xml> [<exclude>]");
+        }
+
+        private void UnlinkRegionCmdUsage()
+        {
+            MainConsole.Instance.Output("Usage: unlink-region <LocalName>");
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/GatekeeperService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/GatekeeperService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5d99c79
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/GatekeeperService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,383 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using System.Text.RegularExpressions;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Hypergrid;
+
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+using Nini.Config;
+using log4net;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.HypergridService
+{
+    public class GatekeeperService : IGatekeeperService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private static bool m_Initialized = false;
+
+        private static IGridService m_GridService;
+        private static IPresenceService m_PresenceService;
+        private static IUserAccountService m_UserAccountService;
+        private static IUserAgentService m_UserAgentService;
+        private static ISimulationService m_SimulationService;
+
+        protected string m_AllowedClients = string.Empty;
+        protected string m_DeniedClients = string.Empty;
+
+        private static UUID m_ScopeID;
+        private static bool m_AllowTeleportsToAnyRegion;
+        private static string m_ExternalName;
+        private static GridRegion m_DefaultGatewayRegion;
+
+        public GatekeeperService(IConfigSource config, ISimulationService simService)
+        {
+            if (!m_Initialized)
+            {
+                m_Initialized = true;
+
+                IConfig serverConfig = config.Configs["GatekeeperService"];
+                if (serverConfig == null)
+                    throw new Exception(String.Format("No section GatekeeperService in config file"));
+
+                string accountService = serverConfig.GetString("UserAccountService", String.Empty);
+                string homeUsersService = serverConfig.GetString("UserAgentService", string.Empty);
+                string gridService = serverConfig.GetString("GridService", String.Empty);
+                string presenceService = serverConfig.GetString("PresenceService", String.Empty);
+                string simulationService = serverConfig.GetString("SimulationService", String.Empty);
+
+                // These 3 are mandatory, the others aren't
+                if (gridService == string.Empty || presenceService == string.Empty)
+                    throw new Exception("Incomplete specifications, Gatekeeper Service cannot function.");
+                
+                string scope = serverConfig.GetString("ScopeID", UUID.Zero.ToString());
+                UUID.TryParse(scope, out m_ScopeID);
+                //m_WelcomeMessage = serverConfig.GetString("WelcomeMessage", "Welcome to OpenSim!");
+                m_AllowTeleportsToAnyRegion = serverConfig.GetBoolean("AllowTeleportsToAnyRegion", true);
+                m_ExternalName = serverConfig.GetString("ExternalName", string.Empty);
+                if (m_ExternalName != string.Empty && !m_ExternalName.EndsWith("/"))
+                    m_ExternalName = m_ExternalName + "/";
+
+                Object[] args = new Object[] { config };
+                m_GridService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IGridService>(gridService, args);
+                m_PresenceService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IPresenceService>(presenceService, args);
+
+                if (accountService != string.Empty)
+                    m_UserAccountService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IUserAccountService>(accountService, args);
+                if (homeUsersService != string.Empty)
+                    m_UserAgentService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IUserAgentService>(homeUsersService, args);
+
+                if (simService != null)
+                    m_SimulationService = simService;
+                else if (simulationService != string.Empty)
+                        m_SimulationService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<ISimulationService>(simulationService, args);
+
+                m_AllowedClients = serverConfig.GetString("AllowedClients", string.Empty);
+                m_DeniedClients = serverConfig.GetString("DeniedClients", string.Empty);
+
+                if (m_GridService == null || m_PresenceService == null || m_SimulationService == null)
+                    throw new Exception("Unable to load a required plugin, Gatekeeper Service cannot function.");
+
+                m_log.Debug("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Starting...");
+            }
+        }
+
+        public GatekeeperService(IConfigSource config)
+            : this(config, null)
+        {
+        }
+
+        public bool LinkRegion(string regionName, out UUID regionID, out ulong regionHandle, out string externalName, out string imageURL, out string reason)
+        {
+            regionID = UUID.Zero;
+            regionHandle = 0;
+            externalName = m_ExternalName + ((regionName != string.Empty) ? " " + regionName : "");
+            imageURL = string.Empty;
+            reason = string.Empty;
+            GridRegion region = null;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Request to link to {0}", (regionName == string.Empty)? "default region" : regionName);
+            if (!m_AllowTeleportsToAnyRegion || regionName == string.Empty)
+            {
+                List<GridRegion> defs = m_GridService.GetDefaultRegions(m_ScopeID);
+                if (defs != null && defs.Count > 0)
+                {
+                    region = defs[0];
+                    m_DefaultGatewayRegion = region;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    reason = "Grid setup problem. Try specifying a particular region here.";
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Unable to send information. Please specify a default region for this grid!");
+                    return false;
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                region = m_GridService.GetRegionByName(m_ScopeID, regionName);
+                if (region == null)
+                {
+                    reason = "Region not found";
+                    return false;
+                }
+            }
+
+            regionID = region.RegionID;
+            regionHandle = region.RegionHandle;
+
+            string regionimage = "regionImage" + regionID.ToString();
+            regionimage = regionimage.Replace("-", "");
+            imageURL = region.ServerURI + "index.php?method=" + regionimage;
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public GridRegion GetHyperlinkRegion(UUID regionID)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Request to get hyperlink region {0}", regionID);
+
+            if (!m_AllowTeleportsToAnyRegion)
+                // Don't even check the given regionID
+                return m_DefaultGatewayRegion;
+
+            GridRegion region = m_GridService.GetRegionByUUID(m_ScopeID, regionID);
+            return region;
+        }
+
+        #region Login Agent
+        public bool LoginAgent(AgentCircuitData aCircuit, GridRegion destination, out string reason)
+        {
+            reason = string.Empty;
+
+            string authURL = string.Empty;
+            if (aCircuit.ServiceURLs.ContainsKey("HomeURI"))
+                authURL = aCircuit.ServiceURLs["HomeURI"].ToString();
+            m_log.InfoFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Login request for {0} {1} @ {2} ({3}) at {4} using viewer {5}, channel {6}, IP {7}, Mac {8}, Id0 {9}",
+                aCircuit.firstname, aCircuit.lastname, authURL, aCircuit.AgentID, destination.RegionName,
+                aCircuit.Viewer, aCircuit.Channel, aCircuit.IPAddress, aCircuit.Mac, aCircuit.Id0);
+            
+            //
+            // Check client
+            //
+            if (m_AllowedClients != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Regex arx = new Regex(m_AllowedClients);
+                Match am = arx.Match(aCircuit.Viewer);
+
+                if (!am.Success)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: client {0} is not allowed", aCircuit.Viewer);
+                    return false;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (m_DeniedClients != string.Empty)
+            {
+                Regex drx = new Regex(m_DeniedClients);
+                Match dm = drx.Match(aCircuit.Viewer);
+
+                if (dm.Success)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: client {0} is denied", aCircuit.Viewer);
+                    return false;
+                }
+            }
+
+            //
+            // Authenticate the user
+            //
+            if (!Authenticate(aCircuit))
+            {
+                reason = "Unable to verify identity";
+                m_log.InfoFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Unable to verify identity of agent {0} {1}. Refusing service.", aCircuit.firstname, aCircuit.lastname);
+                return false;
+            }
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Identity verified for {0} {1} @ {2}", aCircuit.firstname, aCircuit.lastname, authURL);
+            
+            //
+            // Check for impersonations
+            //
+            UserAccount account = null;
+            if (m_UserAccountService != null)
+            {
+                // Check to see if we have a local user with that UUID
+                account = m_UserAccountService.GetUserAccount(m_ScopeID, aCircuit.AgentID);
+                if (account != null)
+                {
+                    // Make sure this is the user coming home, and not a foreign user with same UUID as a local user
+                    if (m_UserAgentService != null)
+                    {
+                        if (!m_UserAgentService.IsAgentComingHome(aCircuit.SessionID, m_ExternalName))
+                        {
+                            // Can't do, sorry
+                            reason = "Unauthorized";
+                            m_log.InfoFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Foreign agent {0} {1} has same ID as local user. Refusing service.",
+                                aCircuit.firstname, aCircuit.lastname);
+                            return false;
+
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: User is ok");
+
+            // May want to authorize
+
+            bool isFirstLogin = false;
+            //
+            // Login the presence, if it's not there yet (by the login service)
+            //
+            PresenceInfo presence = m_PresenceService.GetAgent(aCircuit.SessionID);
+            if (presence != null) // it has been placed there by the login service
+                isFirstLogin = true;
+
+            else 
+                if (!m_PresenceService.LoginAgent(aCircuit.AgentID.ToString(), aCircuit.SessionID, aCircuit.SecureSessionID))
+                {
+                    reason = "Unable to login presence";
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Presence login failed for foreign agent {0} {1}. Refusing service.",
+                        aCircuit.firstname, aCircuit.lastname);
+                    return false;
+                }
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Login presence ok");
+
+            //
+            // Get the region
+            //
+            destination = m_GridService.GetRegionByUUID(m_ScopeID, destination.RegionID);
+            if (destination == null)
+            {
+                reason = "Destination region not found";
+                return false;
+            }
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: destination ok: {0}", destination.RegionName);
+
+            //
+            // Adjust the visible name
+            //
+            if (account != null)
+            {
+                aCircuit.firstname = account.FirstName;
+                aCircuit.lastname = account.LastName;
+            }
+            if (account == null && !aCircuit.lastname.StartsWith("@"))
+            {
+                aCircuit.firstname = aCircuit.firstname + "." + aCircuit.lastname;
+                try
+                {
+                    Uri uri = new Uri(aCircuit.ServiceURLs["HomeURI"].ToString());
+                    aCircuit.lastname = "@" + uri.Host; // + ":" + uri.Port;
+                }
+                catch
+                {
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Malformed HomeURI (this should never happen): {0}", aCircuit.ServiceURLs["HomeURI"]);
+                    aCircuit.lastname = "@" + aCircuit.ServiceURLs["HomeURI"].ToString();
+                }
+            }
+
+            //
+            // Finally launch the agent at the destination
+            //
+            Constants.TeleportFlags loginFlag = isFirstLogin ? Constants.TeleportFlags.ViaLogin : Constants.TeleportFlags.ViaHGLogin;
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: launching agent {0}", loginFlag);
+            return m_SimulationService.CreateAgent(destination, aCircuit, (uint)loginFlag, out reason);
+        }
+
+        protected bool Authenticate(AgentCircuitData aCircuit)
+        {
+            if (!CheckAddress(aCircuit.ServiceSessionID))
+                return false;
+
+            string userURL = string.Empty;
+            if (aCircuit.ServiceURLs.ContainsKey("HomeURI"))
+                userURL = aCircuit.ServiceURLs["HomeURI"].ToString();
+
+            if (userURL == string.Empty)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Agent did not provide an authentication server URL");
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            if (userURL == m_ExternalName)
+            {
+                return m_UserAgentService.VerifyAgent(aCircuit.SessionID, aCircuit.ServiceSessionID);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                IUserAgentService userAgentService = new UserAgentServiceConnector(userURL); 
+
+                try
+                {
+                    return userAgentService.VerifyAgent(aCircuit.SessionID, aCircuit.ServiceSessionID);
+                }
+                catch
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Unable to contact authentication service at {0}", userURL);
+                    return false;
+                }
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        // Check that the service token was generated for *this* grid.
+        // If it wasn't then that's a fake agent.
+        protected bool CheckAddress(string serviceToken)
+        {
+            string[] parts = serviceToken.Split(new char[] { ';' });
+            if (parts.Length < 2)
+                return false;
+
+            char[] trailing_slash = new char[] { '/' };
+            string addressee = parts[0].TrimEnd(trailing_slash);
+            string externalname = m_ExternalName.TrimEnd(trailing_slash);
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GATEKEEPER SERVICE]: Verifying {0} against {1}", addressee, externalname);
+
+            return string.Equals(addressee, externalname, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase);
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+
+        #region Misc
+
+
+        #endregion
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/HGAssetService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/HGAssetService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e518329
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/HGAssetService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,148 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Reflection;
+using System.Xml;
+
+using Nini.Config;
+using log4net;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Serialization.External;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.AssetService;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.HypergridService
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Hypergrid asset service. It serves the IAssetService interface,
+    /// but implements it in ways that are appropriate for inter-grid
+    /// asset exchanges.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class HGAssetService : OpenSim.Services.AssetService.AssetService, IAssetService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+            LogManager.GetLogger(
+            MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private string m_ProfileServiceURL;
+        private IUserAccountService m_UserAccountService;
+
+        private UserAccountCache m_Cache;
+
+        public HGAssetService(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
+        {
+            m_log.Debug("[HGAsset Service]: Starting");
+            IConfig assetConfig = config.Configs["HGAssetService"];
+            if (assetConfig == null)
+                throw new Exception("No HGAssetService configuration");
+
+            string userAccountsDll = assetConfig.GetString("UserAccountsService", string.Empty);
+            if (userAccountsDll == string.Empty)
+                throw new Exception("Please specify UserAccountsService in HGAssetService configuration");
+
+            Object[] args = new Object[] { config };
+            m_UserAccountService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IUserAccountService>(userAccountsDll, args);
+            if (m_UserAccountService == null)
+                throw new Exception(String.Format("Unable to create UserAccountService from {0}", userAccountsDll));
+
+            m_ProfileServiceURL = assetConfig.GetString("ProfileServerURI", string.Empty);
+
+            m_Cache = UserAccountCache.CreateUserAccountCache(m_UserAccountService);
+        }
+
+        #region IAssetService overrides
+        public override AssetBase Get(string id)
+        {
+            AssetBase asset = base.Get(id);
+
+            if (asset == null)
+                return null;
+
+            if (asset.Metadata.Type == (sbyte)AssetType.Object)
+                asset.Data = AdjustIdentifiers(asset.Data); ;
+
+            AdjustIdentifiers(asset.Metadata);
+
+            return asset;
+        }
+
+        public override AssetMetadata GetMetadata(string id)
+        {
+            AssetMetadata meta = base.GetMetadata(id);
+
+            if (meta == null)
+                return null;
+
+            AdjustIdentifiers(meta);
+
+            return meta;
+        }
+
+        public override byte[] GetData(string id)
+        {
+            byte[] data = base.GetData(id);
+
+            if (data == null)
+                return null;
+
+            return AdjustIdentifiers(data);
+        }
+
+        //public virtual bool Get(string id, Object sender, AssetRetrieved handler)
+
+        public override bool Delete(string id)
+        {
+            // NOGO
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        #endregion 
+
+        protected void AdjustIdentifiers(AssetMetadata meta)
+        {
+            if (meta == null || m_Cache == null)
+                return;
+
+            UserAccount creator = m_Cache.GetUser(meta.CreatorID);
+            if (creator != null)
+                meta.CreatorID = m_ProfileServiceURL + "/" + meta.CreatorID + ";" + creator.FirstName + " " + creator.LastName;
+        }
+
+        protected byte[] AdjustIdentifiers(byte[] data)
+        {
+            string xml = Utils.BytesToString(data);
+            return Utils.StringToBytes(ExternalRepresentationUtils.RewriteSOP(xml, m_ProfileServiceURL, m_Cache, UUID.Zero));
+        }
+
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/HGInstantMessageService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/HGInstantMessageService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0c9cfd3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/HGInstantMessageService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,346 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Friends;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Hypergrid;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.InstantMessage;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using FriendInfo = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.FriendInfo;
+
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.HypergridService
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Inter-grid IM
+    /// </summary>
+    public class HGInstantMessageService : IInstantMessage
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private const double CACHE_EXPIRATION_SECONDS = 120000.0; // 33 hours
+
+        static bool m_Initialized = false;
+
+        protected static IGridService m_GridService;
+        protected static IPresenceService m_PresenceService;
+        protected static IUserAgentService m_UserAgentService;
+
+        protected static IInstantMessageSimConnector m_IMSimConnector;
+
+        protected static Dictionary<UUID, object> m_UserLocationMap = new Dictionary<UUID, object>();
+        private static ExpiringCache<UUID, GridRegion> m_RegionCache;
+
+        private static string m_RestURL;
+        private static bool m_ForwardOfflineGroupMessages;
+        private static bool m_InGatekeeper;
+
+        public HGInstantMessageService(IConfigSource config)
+            : this(config, null)
+        {
+        }
+
+        public HGInstantMessageService(IConfigSource config, IInstantMessageSimConnector imConnector)
+        {
+            if (imConnector != null)
+                m_IMSimConnector = imConnector;
+
+            if (!m_Initialized)
+            {
+                m_Initialized = true;
+
+                IConfig serverConfig = config.Configs["HGInstantMessageService"];
+                if (serverConfig == null)
+                    throw new Exception(String.Format("No section HGInstantMessageService in config file"));
+
+                string gridService = serverConfig.GetString("GridService", String.Empty);
+                string presenceService = serverConfig.GetString("PresenceService", String.Empty);
+                string userAgentService = serverConfig.GetString("UserAgentService", String.Empty);
+                m_InGatekeeper = serverConfig.GetBoolean("InGatekeeper", false);
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HG IM SERVICE]: Starting... InRobust? {0}", m_InGatekeeper);
+
+                if (gridService == string.Empty || presenceService == string.Empty)
+                    throw new Exception(String.Format("Incomplete specifications, InstantMessage Service cannot function."));
+
+                Object[] args = new Object[] { config };
+                m_GridService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IGridService>(gridService, args);
+                m_PresenceService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IPresenceService>(presenceService, args);
+                m_UserAgentService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IUserAgentService>(userAgentService, args);
+
+                m_RegionCache = new ExpiringCache<UUID, GridRegion>();
+
+                IConfig cnf = config.Configs["Messaging"];
+                if (cnf == null)
+                {
+                    return;
+                }
+
+                m_RestURL = cnf.GetString("OfflineMessageURL", string.Empty);
+                m_ForwardOfflineGroupMessages = cnf.GetBoolean("ForwardOfflineGroupMessages", false);
+
+            }
+        }
+
+        public bool IncomingInstantMessage(GridInstantMessage im)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[HG IM SERVICE]: Received message from {0} to {1}", im.fromAgentID, im.toAgentID);
+//            UUID toAgentID = new UUID(im.toAgentID);
+
+            bool success = false;
+            if (m_IMSimConnector != null)
+            {
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[XXX] SendIMToRegion local im connector");
+                success = m_IMSimConnector.SendInstantMessage(im);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                success = TrySendInstantMessage(im, "", true, false);
+            }
+
+            if (!success && m_InGatekeeper) // we do this only in the Gatekeeper IM service
+                UndeliveredMessage(im);
+
+            return success;
+        }
+
+        public bool OutgoingInstantMessage(GridInstantMessage im, string url, bool foreigner)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[HG IM SERVICE]: Sending message from {0} to {1}@{2}", im.fromAgentID, im.toAgentID, url);
+            if (url != string.Empty)
+                return TrySendInstantMessage(im, url, true, foreigner);
+            else
+            {
+                PresenceInfo upd = new PresenceInfo();
+                upd.RegionID = UUID.Zero;
+                return TrySendInstantMessage(im, upd, true, foreigner);
+            }
+
+        }
+
+        protected bool TrySendInstantMessage(GridInstantMessage im, object previousLocation, bool firstTime, bool foreigner)
+        {
+            UUID toAgentID = new UUID(im.toAgentID);
+
+            PresenceInfo upd = null;
+            string url = string.Empty;
+
+            bool lookupAgent = false;
+
+            lock (m_UserLocationMap)
+            {
+                if (m_UserLocationMap.ContainsKey(toAgentID))
+                {
+                    object o = m_UserLocationMap[toAgentID];
+                    if (o is PresenceInfo)
+                        upd = (PresenceInfo)o;
+                    else if (o is string)
+                        url = (string)o;
+
+                    // We need to compare the current location with the previous 
+                    // or the recursive loop will never end because it will never try to lookup the agent again
+                    if (!firstTime)
+                    {
+                        lookupAgent = true;
+                        upd = null;
+                    }
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    lookupAgent = true;
+                }
+            }
+
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[XXX] Neeed lookup ? {0}", (lookupAgent ? "yes" : "no"));
+
+            // Are we needing to look-up an agent?
+            if (lookupAgent)
+            {
+                // Non-cached user agent lookup.
+                PresenceInfo[] presences = m_PresenceService.GetAgents(new string[] { toAgentID.ToString() });
+                if (presences != null && presences.Length > 0)
+                {
+                    foreach (PresenceInfo p in presences)
+                    {
+                        if (p.RegionID != UUID.Zero)
+                        {
+                            //m_log.DebugFormat("[XXX]: Found presence in {0}", p.RegionID);
+                            upd = p;
+                            break;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+
+                if (upd == null && !foreigner)
+                {
+                    // Let's check with the UAS if the user is elsewhere
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[HG IM SERVICE]: User is not present. Checking location with User Agent service");
+                    url = m_UserAgentService.LocateUser(toAgentID);
+                }
+
+                // check if we've tried this before..
+                // This is one way to end the recursive loop
+                //
+                if (!firstTime && ((previousLocation is PresenceInfo && upd != null && upd.RegionID == ((PresenceInfo)previousLocation).RegionID) ||
+                                    (previousLocation is string && upd == null && previousLocation.Equals(url))))
+                {
+                    // m_log.Error("[GRID INSTANT MESSAGE]: Unable to deliver an instant message");
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[HG IM SERVICE]: Fail 2 {0} {1}", previousLocation, url);
+
+                    return false;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (upd != null)
+            {
+                // ok, the user is around somewhere. Let's send back the reply with "success"
+                // even though the IM may still fail. Just don't keep the caller waiting for
+                // the entire time we're trying to deliver the IM
+                return SendIMToRegion(upd, im, toAgentID, foreigner);
+            }
+            else if (url != string.Empty)
+            {
+                // ok, the user is around somewhere. Let's send back the reply with "success"
+                // even though the IM may still fail. Just don't keep the caller waiting for
+                // the entire time we're trying to deliver the IM
+                return ForwardIMToGrid(url, im, toAgentID, foreigner);
+            }
+            else if (firstTime && previousLocation is string && (string)previousLocation != string.Empty)
+            {
+                return ForwardIMToGrid((string)previousLocation, im, toAgentID, foreigner);
+            }
+            else
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HG IM SERVICE]: Unable to locate user {0}", toAgentID);
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        bool SendIMToRegion(PresenceInfo upd, GridInstantMessage im, UUID toAgentID, bool foreigner)
+        {
+            bool imresult = false;
+            GridRegion reginfo = null;
+            if (!m_RegionCache.TryGetValue(upd.RegionID, out reginfo))
+            {
+                reginfo = m_GridService.GetRegionByUUID(UUID.Zero /*!!!*/, upd.RegionID);
+                if (reginfo != null)
+                    m_RegionCache.AddOrUpdate(upd.RegionID, reginfo, CACHE_EXPIRATION_SECONDS);
+            }
+
+            if (reginfo != null)
+            {
+                imresult = InstantMessageServiceConnector.SendInstantMessage(reginfo.ServerURI, im);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HG IM SERVICE]: Failed to deliver message to {0}", reginfo.ServerURI);
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            if (imresult)
+            {
+                // IM delivery successful, so store the Agent's location in our local cache.
+                lock (m_UserLocationMap)
+                {
+                    if (m_UserLocationMap.ContainsKey(toAgentID))
+                    {
+                        m_UserLocationMap[toAgentID] = upd;
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        m_UserLocationMap.Add(toAgentID, upd);
+                    }
+                }
+                return true;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // try again, but lookup user this time.
+                // Warning, this must call the Async version
+                // of this method or we'll be making thousands of threads
+                // The version within the spawned thread is SendGridInstantMessageViaXMLRPCAsync
+                // The version that spawns the thread is SendGridInstantMessageViaXMLRPC
+
+                // This is recursive!!!!!
+                return TrySendInstantMessage(im, upd, false, foreigner);
+            }
+        }
+
+        bool ForwardIMToGrid(string url, GridInstantMessage im, UUID toAgentID, bool foreigner)
+        {
+            if (InstantMessageServiceConnector.SendInstantMessage(url, im))
+            {
+                // IM delivery successful, so store the Agent's location in our local cache.
+                lock (m_UserLocationMap)
+                {
+                    if (m_UserLocationMap.ContainsKey(toAgentID))
+                    {
+                        m_UserLocationMap[toAgentID] = url;
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        m_UserLocationMap.Add(toAgentID, url);
+                    }
+                }
+
+                return true;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // try again, but lookup user this time.
+
+                // This is recursive!!!!!
+                return TrySendInstantMessage(im, url, false, foreigner);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private bool UndeliveredMessage(GridInstantMessage im)
+        {
+            if (m_RestURL != string.Empty && (im.offline != 0)
+                && (!im.fromGroup || (im.fromGroup && m_ForwardOfflineGroupMessages)))
+            {
+//                m_log.DebugFormat("[HG IM SERVICE]: Message saved");
+
+                return SynchronousRestObjectRequester.MakeRequest<GridInstantMessage, bool>(
+                         "POST", m_RestURL + "/SaveMessage/", im);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                return false;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/HGInventoryService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/HGInventoryService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4eb61ba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/HGInventoryService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,342 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+using System.Reflection;
+using OpenSim.Services.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.InventoryService;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.HypergridService
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Hypergrid inventory service. It serves the IInventoryService interface,
+    /// but implements it in ways that are appropriate for inter-grid
+    /// inventory exchanges. Specifically, it does not performs deletions
+    /// and it responds to GetRootFolder requests with the ID of the
+    /// Suitcase folder, not the actual "My Inventory" folder.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class HGInventoryService : XInventoryService, IInventoryService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        protected new IXInventoryData m_Database;
+
+        private string m_ProfileServiceURL;
+        private IUserAccountService m_UserAccountService;
+
+        private UserAccountCache m_Cache;
+
+        public HGInventoryService(IConfigSource config)
+            : base(config)
+        {
+            m_log.Debug("[HGInventory Service]: Starting");
+
+            string dllName = String.Empty;
+            string connString = String.Empty;
+            //string realm = "Inventory"; // OSG version doesn't use this
+
+            //
+            // Try reading the [DatabaseService] section, if it exists
+            //
+            IConfig dbConfig = config.Configs["DatabaseService"];
+            if (dbConfig != null)
+            {
+                if (dllName == String.Empty)
+                    dllName = dbConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", String.Empty);
+                if (connString == String.Empty)
+                    connString = dbConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", String.Empty);
+            }
+
+            //
+            // Try reading the [InventoryService] section, if it exists
+            //
+            IConfig invConfig = config.Configs["HGInventoryService"];
+            if (invConfig != null)
+            {
+                dllName = invConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", dllName);
+                connString = invConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", connString);
+                
+                // realm = authConfig.GetString("Realm", realm);
+                string userAccountsDll = invConfig.GetString("UserAccountsService", string.Empty);
+                if (userAccountsDll == string.Empty)
+                    throw new Exception("Please specify UserAccountsService in HGInventoryService configuration");
+
+                Object[] args = new Object[] { config };
+                m_UserAccountService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IUserAccountService>(userAccountsDll, args);
+                if (m_UserAccountService == null)
+                    throw new Exception(String.Format("Unable to create UserAccountService from {0}", userAccountsDll));
+
+                m_ProfileServiceURL = invConfig.GetString("ProfileServerURI", string.Empty);
+
+                m_Cache = UserAccountCache.CreateUserAccountCache(m_UserAccountService);
+            }
+
+            //
+            // We tried, but this doesn't exist. We can't proceed.
+            //
+            if (dllName == String.Empty)
+                throw new Exception("No StorageProvider configured");
+
+            m_Database = LoadPlugin<IXInventoryData>(dllName,
+                    new Object[] {connString, String.Empty});
+            if (m_Database == null)
+                throw new Exception("Could not find a storage interface in the given module");
+
+            m_log.Debug("[HG INVENTORY SERVICE]: Starting...");
+        }
+
+        public override bool CreateUserInventory(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            // NOGO
+            return false;
+        }
+
+
+        public override List<InventoryFolderBase> GetInventorySkeleton(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            // NOGO for this inventory service
+            return new List<InventoryFolderBase>();
+        }
+
+        public override InventoryFolderBase GetRootFolder(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[HG INVENTORY SERVICE]: GetRootFolder for {0}", principalID);
+            // Warp! Root folder for travelers
+            XInventoryFolder[] folders = m_Database.GetFolders(
+                    new string[] { "agentID", "folderName"},
+                    new string[] { principalID.ToString(), "My Suitcase" });
+
+            if (folders.Length > 0)
+                return ConvertToOpenSim(folders[0]);
+            
+            // make one
+            XInventoryFolder suitcase = CreateFolder(principalID, UUID.Zero, (int)AssetType.Folder, "My Suitcase");
+            return ConvertToOpenSim(suitcase);
+        }
+
+        //private bool CreateSystemFolders(UUID principalID, XInventoryFolder suitcase)
+        //{
+
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.Animation, "Animations");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.Bodypart, "Body Parts");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.CallingCard, "Calling Cards");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.Clothing, "Clothing");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.Gesture, "Gestures");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.Landmark, "Landmarks");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.LostAndFoundFolder, "Lost And Found");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.Notecard, "Notecards");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.Object, "Objects");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.SnapshotFolder, "Photo Album");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.LSLText, "Scripts");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.Sound, "Sounds");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.Texture, "Textures");
+        //    CreateFolder(principalID, suitcase.folderID, (int)AssetType.TrashFolder, "Trash");
+
+        //    return true;
+        //}
+
+
+        public override InventoryFolderBase GetFolderForType(UUID principalID, AssetType type)
+        {
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[HG INVENTORY SERVICE]: GetFolderForType for {0} {0}", principalID, type);
+            return GetRootFolder(principalID);
+        }
+
+        //
+        // Use the inherited methods
+        //
+        //public InventoryCollection GetFolderContent(UUID principalID, UUID folderID)
+        //{
+        //}
+     
+        //public List<InventoryItemBase> GetFolderItems(UUID principalID, UUID folderID)
+        //{
+        //}
+
+        //public override bool AddFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        //{
+        //    // Check if it's under the Suitcase folder
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> skel = base.GetInventorySkeleton(folder.Owner);
+        //    InventoryFolderBase suitcase = GetRootFolder(folder.Owner);
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> suitDescendents = GetDescendents(skel, suitcase.ID);
+
+        //    foreach (InventoryFolderBase f in suitDescendents)
+        //        if (folder.ParentID == f.ID)
+        //        {
+        //            XInventoryFolder xFolder = ConvertFromOpenSim(folder);
+        //            return m_Database.StoreFolder(xFolder);
+        //        }
+        //    return false;
+        //}
+
+        private List<InventoryFolderBase> GetDescendents(List<InventoryFolderBase> lst, UUID root)
+        {
+            List<InventoryFolderBase> direct = lst.FindAll(delegate(InventoryFolderBase f) { return f.ParentID == root; });
+            if (direct == null)
+                return new List<InventoryFolderBase>();
+
+            List<InventoryFolderBase> indirect = new List<InventoryFolderBase>();
+            foreach (InventoryFolderBase f in direct)
+                indirect.AddRange(GetDescendents(lst, f.ID));
+
+            direct.AddRange(indirect);
+            return direct;
+        }
+
+        // Use inherited method
+        //public bool UpdateFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        //{
+        //}
+
+        //public override bool MoveFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        //{
+        //    XInventoryFolder[] x = m_Database.GetFolders(
+        //            new string[] { "folderID" },
+        //            new string[] { folder.ID.ToString() });
+
+        //    if (x.Length == 0)
+        //        return false;
+
+        //    // Check if it's under the Suitcase folder
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> skel = base.GetInventorySkeleton(folder.Owner);
+        //    InventoryFolderBase suitcase = GetRootFolder(folder.Owner);
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> suitDescendents = GetDescendents(skel, suitcase.ID);
+
+        //    foreach (InventoryFolderBase f in suitDescendents)
+        //        if (folder.ParentID == f.ID)
+        //        {
+        //            x[0].parentFolderID = folder.ParentID;
+        //            return m_Database.StoreFolder(x[0]);
+        //        }
+
+        //    return false;
+        //}
+
+        public override bool DeleteFolders(UUID principalID, List<UUID> folderIDs)
+        {
+            // NOGO
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public override bool PurgeFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        {
+            // NOGO
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        // Unfortunately we need to use the inherited method because of how DeRez works.
+        // The viewer sends the folderID hard-wired in the derez message
+        //public override bool AddItem(InventoryItemBase item)
+        //{
+        //    // Check if it's under the Suitcase folder
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> skel = base.GetInventorySkeleton(item.Owner);
+        //    InventoryFolderBase suitcase = GetRootFolder(item.Owner);
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> suitDescendents = GetDescendents(skel, suitcase.ID);
+
+        //    foreach (InventoryFolderBase f in suitDescendents)
+        //        if (item.Folder == f.ID)
+        //            return m_Database.StoreItem(ConvertFromOpenSim(item));
+
+        //    return false;
+        //}
+
+        //public override bool UpdateItem(InventoryItemBase item)
+        //{
+        //    // Check if it's under the Suitcase folder
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> skel = base.GetInventorySkeleton(item.Owner);
+        //    InventoryFolderBase suitcase = GetRootFolder(item.Owner);
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> suitDescendents = GetDescendents(skel, suitcase.ID);
+
+        //    foreach (InventoryFolderBase f in suitDescendents)
+        //        if (item.Folder == f.ID)
+        //            return m_Database.StoreItem(ConvertFromOpenSim(item));
+
+        //    return false;
+        //}
+
+        //public override bool MoveItems(UUID principalID, List<InventoryItemBase> items)
+        //{
+        //    // Principal is b0rked. *sigh*
+        //    //
+        //    // Let's assume they all have the same principal
+        //    // Check if it's under the Suitcase folder
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> skel = base.GetInventorySkeleton(items[0].Owner);
+        //    InventoryFolderBase suitcase = GetRootFolder(items[0].Owner);
+        //    List<InventoryFolderBase> suitDescendents = GetDescendents(skel, suitcase.ID);
+
+        //    foreach (InventoryItemBase i in items)
+        //    {
+        //        foreach (InventoryFolderBase f in suitDescendents)
+        //            if (i.Folder == f.ID)
+        //                m_Database.MoveItem(i.ID.ToString(), i.Folder.ToString());
+        //    }
+
+        //    return true;
+        //}
+
+        // Let these pass. Use inherited methods.
+        //public bool DeleteItems(UUID principalID, List<UUID> itemIDs)
+        //{
+        //}
+
+        public override InventoryItemBase GetItem(InventoryItemBase item)
+        {
+            InventoryItemBase it = base.GetItem(item);
+
+            UserAccount user = m_Cache.GetUser(it.CreatorId);
+
+            // Adjust the creator data
+            if (user != null && it != null && (it.CreatorData == null || it.CreatorData == string.Empty))
+                it.CreatorData = m_ProfileServiceURL + "/" + it.CreatorId + ";" + user.FirstName + " " + user.LastName;
+
+            return it;
+        }
+
+        //public InventoryFolderBase GetFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        //{
+        //}
+
+        //public List<InventoryItemBase> GetActiveGestures(UUID principalID)
+        //{
+        //}
+
+        //public int GetAssetPermissions(UUID principalID, UUID assetID)
+        //{
+        //}
+
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/UserAccountCache.cs b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/UserAccountCache.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e0a3e61
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/UserAccountCache.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+using log4net;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.HypergridService
+{
+    public class UserAccountCache : IUserAccountService
+    {
+        private const double CACHE_EXPIRATION_SECONDS = 120000.0; // 33 hours!
+
+//        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+//                LogManager.GetLogger(
+//                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        
+        private ExpiringCache<UUID, UserAccount> m_UUIDCache;
+
+        private IUserAccountService m_UserAccountService;
+
+        private static UserAccountCache m_Singleton;
+
+        public static UserAccountCache CreateUserAccountCache(IUserAccountService u)
+        {
+            if (m_Singleton == null)
+                m_Singleton = new UserAccountCache(u);
+
+            return m_Singleton;
+        }
+
+        private UserAccountCache(IUserAccountService u)
+        {
+            m_UUIDCache = new ExpiringCache<UUID, UserAccount>();
+            m_UserAccountService = u;
+        }
+
+        public void Cache(UUID userID, UserAccount account)
+        {
+            // Cache even null accounts
+            m_UUIDCache.AddOrUpdate(userID, account, CACHE_EXPIRATION_SECONDS);
+
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[USER CACHE]: cached user {0}", userID);
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount Get(UUID userID, out bool inCache)
+        {
+            UserAccount account = null;
+            inCache = false;
+            if (m_UUIDCache.TryGetValue(userID, out account))
+            {
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[USER CACHE]: Account {0} {1} found in cache", account.FirstName, account.LastName);
+                inCache = true;
+                return account;
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount GetUser(string id)
+        {
+            UUID uuid = UUID.Zero;
+            UUID.TryParse(id, out uuid);
+            bool inCache = false;
+            UserAccount account = Get(uuid, out inCache);
+            if (!inCache)
+            {
+                account = m_UserAccountService.GetUserAccount(UUID.Zero, uuid);
+                Cache(uuid, account);
+            }
+
+            return account;
+        }
+
+        #region IUserAccountService
+        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, UUID userID)
+        {
+            return GetUser(userID.ToString());
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string FirstName, string LastName)
+        {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string Email)
+        {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccountsWhere(UUID scopeID, string query)
+        {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccounts(UUID scopeID, string query)
+        {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        public bool StoreUserAccount(UserAccount data)
+        {
+            return false;
+        }
+        #endregion
+
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/UserAgentService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/UserAgentService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..398a7b7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/HypergridService/UserAgentService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,545 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Friends;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Hypergrid;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using FriendInfo = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.FriendInfo;
+
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.HypergridService
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// This service is for HG1.5 only, to make up for the fact that clients don't
+    /// keep any private information in themselves, and that their 'home service'
+    /// needs to do it for them.
+    /// Once we have better clients, this shouldn't be needed.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class UserAgentService : IUserAgentService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        // This will need to go into a DB table
+        static Dictionary<UUID, TravelingAgentInfo> m_TravelingAgents = new Dictionary<UUID, TravelingAgentInfo>();
+
+        static bool m_Initialized = false;
+
+        protected static IGridUserService m_GridUserService;
+        protected static IGridService m_GridService;
+        protected static GatekeeperServiceConnector m_GatekeeperConnector;
+        protected static IGatekeeperService m_GatekeeperService;
+        protected static IFriendsService m_FriendsService;
+        protected static IPresenceService m_PresenceService;
+        protected static IUserAccountService m_UserAccountService;
+        protected static IFriendsSimConnector m_FriendsLocalSimConnector; // standalone, points to HGFriendsModule
+        protected static FriendsSimConnector m_FriendsSimConnector; // grid
+
+        protected static string m_GridName;
+
+        protected static bool m_BypassClientVerification;
+
+        public UserAgentService(IConfigSource config) : this(config, null)
+        {
+        }
+
+        public UserAgentService(IConfigSource config, IFriendsSimConnector friendsConnector)
+        {
+            // Let's set this always, because we don't know the sequence
+            // of instantiations
+            if (friendsConnector != null)
+                m_FriendsLocalSimConnector = friendsConnector;
+
+            if (!m_Initialized)
+            {
+                m_Initialized = true;
+
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[HOME USERS SECURITY]: Starting...");
+
+                m_FriendsSimConnector = new FriendsSimConnector();
+
+                IConfig serverConfig = config.Configs["UserAgentService"];
+                if (serverConfig == null)
+                    throw new Exception(String.Format("No section UserAgentService in config file"));
+
+                string gridService = serverConfig.GetString("GridService", String.Empty);
+                string gridUserService = serverConfig.GetString("GridUserService", String.Empty);
+                string gatekeeperService = serverConfig.GetString("GatekeeperService", String.Empty);
+                string friendsService = serverConfig.GetString("FriendsService", String.Empty);
+                string presenceService = serverConfig.GetString("PresenceService", String.Empty);
+                string userAccountService = serverConfig.GetString("UserAccountService", String.Empty);
+
+                m_BypassClientVerification = serverConfig.GetBoolean("BypassClientVerification", false);
+
+                if (gridService == string.Empty || gridUserService == string.Empty || gatekeeperService == string.Empty)
+                    throw new Exception(String.Format("Incomplete specifications, UserAgent Service cannot function."));
+
+                Object[] args = new Object[] { config };
+                m_GridService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IGridService>(gridService, args);
+                m_GridUserService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IGridUserService>(gridUserService, args);
+                m_GatekeeperConnector = new GatekeeperServiceConnector();
+                m_GatekeeperService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IGatekeeperService>(gatekeeperService, args);
+                m_FriendsService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IFriendsService>(friendsService, args);
+                m_PresenceService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IPresenceService>(presenceService, args);
+                m_UserAccountService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IUserAccountService>(userAccountService, args);
+
+                m_GridName = serverConfig.GetString("ExternalName", string.Empty);
+                if (m_GridName == string.Empty)
+                {
+                    serverConfig = config.Configs["GatekeeperService"];
+                    m_GridName = serverConfig.GetString("ExternalName", string.Empty);
+                }
+                if (!m_GridName.EndsWith("/"))
+                    m_GridName = m_GridName + "/";
+            }
+        }
+
+        public GridRegion GetHomeRegion(UUID userID, out Vector3 position, out Vector3 lookAt)
+        {
+            position = new Vector3(128, 128, 0); lookAt = Vector3.UnitY;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Request to get home region of user {0}", userID);
+
+            GridRegion home = null;
+            GridUserInfo uinfo = m_GridUserService.GetGridUserInfo(userID.ToString());
+            if (uinfo != null)
+            {
+                if (uinfo.HomeRegionID != UUID.Zero)
+                {
+                    home = m_GridService.GetRegionByUUID(UUID.Zero, uinfo.HomeRegionID);
+                    position = uinfo.HomePosition;
+                    lookAt = uinfo.HomeLookAt;
+                }
+                if (home == null)
+                {
+                    List<GridRegion> defs = m_GridService.GetDefaultRegions(UUID.Zero);
+                    if (defs != null && defs.Count > 0)
+                        home = defs[0];
+                }
+            }
+
+            return home;
+        }
+
+        public bool LoginAgentToGrid(AgentCircuitData agentCircuit, GridRegion gatekeeper, GridRegion finalDestination, IPEndPoint clientIP, out string reason)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Request to login user {0} {1} (@{2}) to grid {3}", 
+                agentCircuit.firstname, agentCircuit.lastname, ((clientIP == null) ? "stored IP" : clientIP.Address.ToString()), gatekeeper.ServerURI);
+            // Take the IP address + port of the gatekeeper (reg) plus the info of finalDestination
+            GridRegion region = new GridRegion(gatekeeper);
+            region.ServerURI = gatekeeper.ServerURI;
+            region.ExternalHostName = finalDestination.ExternalHostName;
+            region.InternalEndPoint = finalDestination.InternalEndPoint;
+            region.RegionName = finalDestination.RegionName;
+            region.RegionID = finalDestination.RegionID;
+            region.RegionLocX = finalDestination.RegionLocX;
+            region.RegionLocY = finalDestination.RegionLocY;
+
+            // Generate a new service session
+            agentCircuit.ServiceSessionID = region.ServerURI + ";" + UUID.Random();
+            TravelingAgentInfo old = UpdateTravelInfo(agentCircuit, region);
+            
+            bool success = false;
+            string myExternalIP = string.Empty;
+            string gridName = gatekeeper.ServerURI;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: this grid: {0}, desired grid: {1}", m_GridName, gridName);
+
+            if (m_GridName == gridName)
+                success = m_GatekeeperService.LoginAgent(agentCircuit, finalDestination, out reason);
+            else
+            {
+                success = m_GatekeeperConnector.CreateAgent(region, agentCircuit, (uint)Constants.TeleportFlags.ViaLogin, out myExternalIP, out reason);
+                if (success)
+                    // Report them as nowhere
+                    m_PresenceService.ReportAgent(agentCircuit.SessionID, UUID.Zero);
+            }
+
+            if (!success)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Unable to login user {0} {1} to grid {2}, reason: {3}", 
+                    agentCircuit.firstname, agentCircuit.lastname, region.ServerURI, reason);
+
+                // restore the old travel info
+                lock (m_TravelingAgents)
+                {
+                    if (old == null)
+                        m_TravelingAgents.Remove(agentCircuit.SessionID);
+                    else
+                        m_TravelingAgents[agentCircuit.SessionID] = old;
+                }
+
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Gatekeeper sees me as {0}", myExternalIP);
+            // else set the IP addresses associated with this client
+            if (clientIP != null)
+                m_TravelingAgents[agentCircuit.SessionID].ClientIPAddress = clientIP.Address.ToString();
+            m_TravelingAgents[agentCircuit.SessionID].MyIpAddress = myExternalIP;
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public bool LoginAgentToGrid(AgentCircuitData agentCircuit, GridRegion gatekeeper, GridRegion finalDestination, out string reason)
+        {
+            reason = string.Empty;
+            return LoginAgentToGrid(agentCircuit, gatekeeper, finalDestination, null, out reason);
+        }
+
+        private void SetClientIP(UUID sessionID, string ip)
+        {
+            if (m_TravelingAgents.ContainsKey(sessionID))
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Setting IP {0} for session {1}", ip, sessionID);
+                m_TravelingAgents[sessionID].ClientIPAddress = ip;
+            }
+        }
+
+        TravelingAgentInfo UpdateTravelInfo(AgentCircuitData agentCircuit, GridRegion region)
+        {
+            TravelingAgentInfo travel = new TravelingAgentInfo();
+            TravelingAgentInfo old = null;
+            lock (m_TravelingAgents)
+            {
+                if (m_TravelingAgents.ContainsKey(agentCircuit.SessionID))
+                {
+                    // Very important! Override whatever this agent comes with.
+                    // UserAgentService always sets the IP for every new agent
+                    // with the original IP address.
+                    agentCircuit.IPAddress = m_TravelingAgents[agentCircuit.SessionID].ClientIPAddress;
+
+                    old = m_TravelingAgents[agentCircuit.SessionID];
+                }
+
+                m_TravelingAgents[agentCircuit.SessionID] = travel;
+            }
+            travel.UserID = agentCircuit.AgentID;
+            travel.GridExternalName = region.ServerURI;
+            travel.ServiceToken = agentCircuit.ServiceSessionID;
+            if (old != null)
+                travel.ClientIPAddress = old.ClientIPAddress;
+
+            return old;
+        }
+
+        public void LogoutAgent(UUID userID, UUID sessionID)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: User {0} logged out", userID);
+
+            lock (m_TravelingAgents)
+            {
+                List<UUID> travels = new List<UUID>();
+                foreach (KeyValuePair<UUID, TravelingAgentInfo> kvp in m_TravelingAgents)
+                    if (kvp.Value == null) // do some clean up
+                        travels.Add(kvp.Key);
+                    else if (kvp.Value.UserID == userID)
+                        travels.Add(kvp.Key);
+                foreach (UUID session in travels)
+                    m_TravelingAgents.Remove(session);
+            }
+
+            GridUserInfo guinfo = m_GridUserService.GetGridUserInfo(userID.ToString());
+            if (guinfo != null)
+                m_GridUserService.LoggedOut(userID.ToString(), sessionID, guinfo.LastRegionID, guinfo.LastPosition, guinfo.LastLookAt);
+        }
+
+        // We need to prevent foreign users with the same UUID as a local user
+        public bool IsAgentComingHome(UUID sessionID, string thisGridExternalName)
+        {
+            if (!m_TravelingAgents.ContainsKey(sessionID))
+                return false;
+
+            TravelingAgentInfo travel = m_TravelingAgents[sessionID];
+
+            return travel.GridExternalName.ToLower() == thisGridExternalName.ToLower();
+        }
+
+        public bool VerifyClient(UUID sessionID, string reportedIP)
+        {
+            if (m_BypassClientVerification)
+                return true;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Verifying Client session {0} with reported IP {1}.", 
+                sessionID, reportedIP);
+
+            if (m_TravelingAgents.ContainsKey(sessionID))
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Comparing with login IP {0} and MyIP {1}", 
+                    m_TravelingAgents[sessionID].ClientIPAddress, m_TravelingAgents[sessionID].MyIpAddress);
+
+                return m_TravelingAgents[sessionID].ClientIPAddress == reportedIP ||
+                    m_TravelingAgents[sessionID].MyIpAddress == reportedIP; // NATed
+            }
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public bool VerifyAgent(UUID sessionID, string token)
+        {
+            if (m_TravelingAgents.ContainsKey(sessionID))
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Verifying agent token {0} against {1}", token, m_TravelingAgents[sessionID].ServiceToken);
+                return m_TravelingAgents[sessionID].ServiceToken == token;
+            }
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Token verification for session {0}: no such session", sessionID);
+
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        public List<UUID> StatusNotification(List<string> friends, UUID foreignUserID, bool online)
+        {
+            if (m_FriendsService == null || m_PresenceService == null)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Unable to perform status notifications because friends or presence services are missing");
+                return new List<UUID>();
+            }
+
+            List<UUID> localFriendsOnline = new List<UUID>();
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Status notification: foreign user {0} wants to notify {1} local friends", foreignUserID, friends.Count);
+
+            // First, let's double check that the reported friends are, indeed, friends of that user
+            // And let's check that the secret matches
+            List<string> usersToBeNotified = new List<string>();
+            foreach (string uui in friends)
+            {
+                UUID localUserID;
+                string secret = string.Empty, tmp = string.Empty;
+                if (Util.ParseUniversalUserIdentifier(uui, out localUserID, out tmp, out tmp, out tmp, out secret))
+                {
+                    FriendInfo[] friendInfos = m_FriendsService.GetFriends(localUserID);
+                    foreach (FriendInfo finfo in friendInfos)
+                    {
+                        if (finfo.Friend.StartsWith(foreignUserID.ToString()) && finfo.Friend.EndsWith(secret))
+                        {
+                            // great!
+                            usersToBeNotified.Add(localUserID.ToString());
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Now, let's send the notifications
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Status notification: user has {0} local friends", usersToBeNotified.Count);
+
+            // First, let's send notifications to local users who are online in the home grid
+            PresenceInfo[] friendSessions = m_PresenceService.GetAgents(usersToBeNotified.ToArray());
+            if (friendSessions != null && friendSessions.Length > 0)
+            {
+                PresenceInfo friendSession = null;
+                foreach (PresenceInfo pinfo in friendSessions)
+                    if (pinfo.RegionID != UUID.Zero) // let's guard against traveling agents
+                    {
+                        friendSession = pinfo;
+                        break;
+                    }
+
+                if (friendSession != null)
+                {
+                    ForwardStatusNotificationToSim(friendSession.RegionID, foreignUserID, friendSession.UserID, online);
+                    usersToBeNotified.Remove(friendSession.UserID.ToString());
+                    UUID id;
+                    if (UUID.TryParse(friendSession.UserID, out id))
+                        localFriendsOnline.Add(id);
+
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Lastly, let's notify the rest who may be online somewhere else
+            foreach (string user in usersToBeNotified)
+            {
+                UUID id = new UUID(user);
+                if (m_TravelingAgents.ContainsKey(id) && m_TravelingAgents[id].GridExternalName != m_GridName)
+                {
+                    string url = m_TravelingAgents[id].GridExternalName;
+                    // forward
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: User {0} is visiting {1}. HG Status notifications still not implemented.", user, url);
+                }
+            }
+
+            // and finally, let's send the online friends
+            if (online)
+            {
+                return localFriendsOnline;
+            }
+            else
+                return new List<UUID>();
+        }
+
+        protected void ForwardStatusNotificationToSim(UUID regionID, UUID foreignUserID, string user, bool online)
+        {
+            UUID userID;
+            if (UUID.TryParse(user, out userID))
+            {
+                if (m_FriendsLocalSimConnector != null)
+                {
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Local Notify, user {0} is {1}", foreignUserID, (online ? "online" : "offline"));
+                    m_FriendsLocalSimConnector.StatusNotify(foreignUserID, userID, online);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    GridRegion region = m_GridService.GetRegionByUUID(UUID.Zero /* !!! */, regionID);
+                    if (region != null)
+                    {
+                        m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Remote Notify to region {0}, user {1} is {2}", region.RegionName, foreignUserID, (online ? "online" : "offline"));
+                        m_FriendsSimConnector.StatusNotify(region, foreignUserID, userID, online);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        public List<UUID> GetOnlineFriends(UUID foreignUserID, List<string> friends)
+        {
+            List<UUID> online = new List<UUID>();
+
+            if (m_FriendsService == null || m_PresenceService == null)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Unable to get online friends because friends or presence services are missing");
+                return online;
+            }
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Foreign user {0} wants to know status of {1} local friends", foreignUserID, friends.Count);
+
+            // First, let's double check that the reported friends are, indeed, friends of that user
+            // And let's check that the secret matches and the rights
+            List<string> usersToBeNotified = new List<string>();
+            foreach (string uui in friends)
+            {
+                UUID localUserID;
+                string secret = string.Empty, tmp = string.Empty;
+                if (Util.ParseUniversalUserIdentifier(uui, out localUserID, out tmp, out tmp, out tmp, out secret))
+                {
+                    FriendInfo[] friendInfos = m_FriendsService.GetFriends(localUserID);
+                    foreach (FriendInfo finfo in friendInfos)
+                    {
+                        if (finfo.Friend.StartsWith(foreignUserID.ToString()) && finfo.Friend.EndsWith(secret) && 
+                            (finfo.TheirFlags & (int)FriendRights.CanSeeOnline) != 0 && (finfo.TheirFlags != -1))
+                        {
+                            // great!
+                            usersToBeNotified.Add(localUserID.ToString());
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Now, let's find out their status
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: GetOnlineFriends: user has {0} local friends with status rights", usersToBeNotified.Count);
+
+            // First, let's send notifications to local users who are online in the home grid
+            PresenceInfo[] friendSessions = m_PresenceService.GetAgents(usersToBeNotified.ToArray());
+            if (friendSessions != null && friendSessions.Length > 0)
+            {
+                foreach (PresenceInfo pi in friendSessions)
+                {
+                    UUID presenceID;
+                    if (UUID.TryParse(pi.UserID, out presenceID))
+                        online.Add(presenceID);
+                }
+            }
+
+            return online;
+        }
+
+        public Dictionary<string, object> GetServerURLs(UUID userID)
+        {
+            if (m_UserAccountService == null)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Unable to get server URLs because user account service is missing");
+                return new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            }
+            UserAccount account = m_UserAccountService.GetUserAccount(UUID.Zero /*!!!*/, userID);
+            if (account != null)
+                return account.ServiceURLs;
+
+            return new Dictionary<string, object>();
+        }
+
+        public string LocateUser(UUID userID)
+        {
+            foreach (TravelingAgentInfo t in m_TravelingAgents.Values)
+            {
+                if (t == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER AGENT SERVICE]: Oops! Null TravelingAgentInfo. Please report this on mantis");
+                    continue;
+                }
+                if (t.UserID == userID && !m_GridName.Equals(t.GridExternalName))
+                    return t.GridExternalName;
+            }
+
+            return string.Empty;
+        }
+
+        public string GetUUI(UUID userID, UUID targetUserID)
+        {
+            // Let's see if it's a local user
+            UserAccount account = m_UserAccountService.GetUserAccount(UUID.Zero, targetUserID);
+            if (account != null)
+                return targetUserID.ToString() + ";" + m_GridName + ";" + account.FirstName + " " + account.LastName ;
+
+            // Let's try the list of friends
+            FriendInfo[] friends = m_FriendsService.GetFriends(userID);
+            if (friends != null && friends.Length > 0)
+            {
+                foreach (FriendInfo f in friends)
+                    if (f.Friend.StartsWith(targetUserID.ToString()))
+                    {
+                        // Let's remove the secret 
+                        UUID id; string tmp = string.Empty, secret = string.Empty;
+                        if (Util.ParseUniversalUserIdentifier(f.Friend, out id, out tmp, out tmp, out tmp, out secret))
+                            return f.Friend.Replace(secret, "0");
+                    }
+            }
+
+            return string.Empty;
+        }
+    }
+
+    class TravelingAgentInfo
+    {
+        public UUID UserID;
+        public string GridExternalName = string.Empty;
+        public string ServiceToken = string.Empty;
+        public string ClientIPAddress = string.Empty; // as seen from this user agent service
+        public string MyIpAddress = string.Empty; // the user agent service's external IP, as seen from the next gatekeeper
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAssetService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAssetService.cs
index 3be6815..80494f1 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAssetService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAssetService.cs
@@ -48,10 +48,15 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <returns></returns>
         AssetMetadata GetMetadata(string id);
         
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get an asset's data, ignoring the metadata.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="id"></param>
+        /// <returns>null if there is no such asset</returns>
         byte[] GetData(string id);
 
         /// <summary>
-        /// Synchronously fetches an asset from the local cache only
+        /// Synchronously fetches an asset from the local cache only.
         /// </summary>
         /// <param name="id">Asset ID</param>
         /// <returns>The fetched asset, or null if it did not exist in the local cache</returns>
@@ -70,7 +75,9 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <summary>
         /// Creates a new asset
         /// </summary>
-        /// Returns a random ID if none is passed into it
+        /// <remarks>
+        /// Returns a random ID if none is passed via the asset argument.
+        /// </remarks>
         /// <param name="asset"></param>
         /// <returns></returns>
         string Store(AssetBase asset);
@@ -78,7 +85,9 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <summary>
         /// Update an asset's content
         /// </summary>
+        /// <remarks>
         /// Attachments and bare scripts need this!!
+        /// </remarks>
         /// <param name="id"> </param>
         /// <param name="data"></param>
         /// <returns></returns>
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAttachmentsService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAttachmentsService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bdde369
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAttachmentsService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+//
+// (c) 2009, 2010 Careminster Limited and Melanie Thielker
+//
+// All rights reserved
+//
+using System;
+using Nini.Config;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
+{
+    public interface IAttachmentsService
+    {
+        string Get(string id);
+        void Store(string id, string data);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAuthenticationService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAuthenticationService.cs
index 9225773..cee8bc0 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAuthenticationService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAuthenticationService.cs
@@ -26,10 +26,32 @@
  */
 
 using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 {
+    public class AuthInfo
+    {
+        public UUID PrincipalID { get; set; }
+        public string AccountType { get; set; }
+        public string PasswordHash { get; set; }
+        public string PasswordSalt { get; set; }
+        public string WebLoginKey { get; set; }
+
+        public Dictionary<string, object> ToKeyValuePairs()
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> result = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            result["PrincipalID"] = PrincipalID;
+            result["AccountType"] = AccountType;
+            result["PasswordHash"] = PasswordHash;
+            result["PasswordSalt"] = PasswordSalt;
+            result["WebLoginKey"] = WebLoginKey;
+
+            return result;
+        }
+    }
+
     // Generic Authentication service used for identifying
     // and authenticating principals.
     // Principals may be clients acting on users' behalf,
@@ -66,6 +88,21 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         bool Release(UUID principalID, string token);
 
         //////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+        // SetPassword for a principal
+        //
+        // This method exists for the service, but may or may not
+        // be served remotely. That is, the authentication
+        // handlers may not include one handler for this,
+        // because it's a bit risky. Such handlers require
+        // authentication/authorization.
+        //
+        bool SetPassword(UUID principalID, string passwd);
+
+        AuthInfo GetAuthInfo(UUID principalID);
+
+        bool SetAuthInfo(AuthInfo info);
+
+        //////////////////////////////////////////////////////
         // Grid
         //
         // We no longer need a shared secret between grid
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAuthorizationService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAuthorizationService.cs
index c5d577a..e5c68f6 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAuthorizationService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAuthorizationService.cs
@@ -34,14 +34,21 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
     
     public interface IAuthorizationService
     {
-        //////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-        // Authorized
-        //
-        // This method returns a simple true false indicating 
-        // whether or not a user has access to the region
-        //
-        bool IsAuthorizedForRegion(string userID, string regionID, out string message);
-
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Check whether the user should be given access to the region.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <remarks>
+        /// We also supply user first name and last name for situations where the user does not have an account
+        /// on the region (e.g. they're a visitor via Hypergrid).
+        /// </remarks>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <param name="firstName">/param>
+        /// <param name="lastName"></param>
+        /// <param name="regionID"></param>
+        /// <param name="message"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        bool IsAuthorizedForRegion(
+            string userID, string firstName, string lastName, string regionID, out string message);
     }
     
     public class AuthorizationRequest
@@ -63,7 +70,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
             m_regionID = RegionID;
         }
         
-        public AuthorizationRequest(string ID,string FirstName, string SurName, string Email, string RegionName, string RegionID)
+        public AuthorizationRequest(
+            string ID, string FirstName, string SurName, string Email, string RegionName, string RegionID)
         {
             m_userID = ID;
             m_firstname = FirstName;
@@ -108,9 +116,6 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
             get { return m_regionID; }
             set { m_regionID = value; }
         }
-        
-        
-        
     }
     
     public class AuthorizationResponse
@@ -126,7 +131,6 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         {
             m_isAuthorized = isAuthorized;
             m_message = message;
-            
         }
         
         public bool IsAuthorized
@@ -141,4 +145,4 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
             set { m_message = value; }
         }
     }
-}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAvatarService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAvatarService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cda7113
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IAvatarService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,342 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
+{
+    public interface IAvatarService
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Called by the login service
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        AvatarAppearance GetAppearance(UUID userID);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Called by everyone who can change the avatar data (so, regions)
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <param name="appearance"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        bool SetAppearance(UUID userID, AvatarAppearance appearance);
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Called by the login service
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        AvatarData GetAvatar(UUID userID);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Called by everyone who can change the avatar data (so, regions)
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <param name="avatar"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        bool SetAvatar(UUID userID, AvatarData avatar);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Not sure if it's needed
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        bool ResetAvatar(UUID userID);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// These methods raison d'etre: 
+        /// No need to send the entire avatar data (SetAvatar) for changing attachments
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID"></param>
+        /// <param name="attach"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        bool SetItems(UUID userID, string[] names, string[] values);
+        bool RemoveItems(UUID userID, string[] names);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Each region/client that uses avatars will have a data structure
+    /// of this type representing the avatars.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class AvatarData
+    {
+        // This pretty much determines which name/value pairs will be
+        // present below. The name/value pair describe a part of
+        // the avatar. For SL avatars, these would be "shape", "texture1",
+        // etc. For other avatars, they might be "mesh", "skin", etc.
+        // The value portion is a URL that is expected to resolve to an
+        // asset of the type required by the handler for that field.
+        // It is required that regions can access these URLs. Allowing
+        // direct access by a viewer is not required, and, if provided,
+        // may be read-only. A "naked" UUID can be used to refer to an
+        // asset int he current region's asset service, which is not
+        // portable, but allows legacy appearance to continue to
+        // function. Closed, LL-based  grids will never need URLs here.
+
+        public int AvatarType;
+        public Dictionary<string,string> Data;
+
+        public AvatarData()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public AvatarData(Dictionary<string, object> kvp)
+        {
+            Data = new Dictionary<string, string>();
+
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("AvatarType"))
+                Int32.TryParse(kvp["AvatarType"].ToString(), out AvatarType);
+
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string, object> _kvp in kvp)
+            {
+                if (_kvp.Value != null)
+                    Data[_kvp.Key] = _kvp.Value.ToString();
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public Dictionary<string, object> ToKeyValuePairs()
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> result = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+            result["AvatarType"] = AvatarType.ToString();
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string, string> _kvp in Data)
+            {
+                if (_kvp.Value != null)
+                    result[_kvp.Key] = _kvp.Value;
+            }
+            return result;
+        }
+
+        public AvatarData(AvatarAppearance appearance)
+        {
+            AvatarType = 1; // SL avatars
+            Data = new Dictionary<string, string>();
+
+            Data["Serial"] = appearance.Serial.ToString();
+            // Wearables
+            Data["AvatarHeight"] = appearance.AvatarHeight.ToString();
+
+            for (int i = 0 ; i < AvatarWearable.MAX_WEARABLES ; i++)
+            {
+                for (int j = 0 ; j < appearance.Wearables[i].Count ; j++)
+                {
+                    string fieldName = String.Format("Wearable {0}:{1}", i, j);
+                    Data[fieldName] = String.Format("{0}:{1}",
+                            appearance.Wearables[i][j].ItemID.ToString(),
+                            appearance.Wearables[i][j].AssetID.ToString());
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Visual Params
+            string[] vps = new string[AvatarAppearance.VISUALPARAM_COUNT];
+            byte[] binary = appearance.VisualParams;
+
+            for (int i = 0 ; i < AvatarAppearance.VISUALPARAM_COUNT ; i++)
+            {
+                vps[i] = binary[i].ToString();
+            }
+
+            Data["VisualParams"] = String.Join(",", vps);
+
+            // Attachments
+            List<AvatarAttachment> attachments = appearance.GetAttachments();
+            foreach (AvatarAttachment attach in attachments)
+            {
+                Data["_ap_" + attach.AttachPoint] = attach.ItemID.ToString();
+            }
+        }
+
+        public AvatarAppearance ToAvatarAppearance()
+        {
+            AvatarAppearance appearance = new AvatarAppearance();
+
+            if (Data.Count == 0)
+                return appearance;
+
+            appearance.ClearWearables();
+            try
+            {
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("Serial"))
+                    appearance.Serial = Int32.Parse(Data["Serial"]);
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("AvatarHeight"))
+                    appearance.AvatarHeight = float.Parse(Data["AvatarHeight"]);
+
+                // Legacy Wearables
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("BodyItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.BODY].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["BodyItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["BodyAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("SkinItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SKIN].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["SkinItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["SkinAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("HairItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.HAIR].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["HairItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["HairAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("EyesItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.EYES].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["EyesItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["EyesAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("ShirtItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SHIRT].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["ShirtItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["ShirtAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("PantsItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.PANTS].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["PantsItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["PantsAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("ShoesItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SHOES].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["ShoesItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["ShoesAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("SocksItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SOCKS].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["SocksItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["SocksAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("JacketItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.JACKET].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["JacketItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["JacketAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("GlovesItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.GLOVES].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["GlovesItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["GlovesAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("UnderShirtItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.UNDERSHIRT].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["UnderShirtItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["UnderShirtAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("UnderPantsItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.UNDERPANTS].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["UnderPantsItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["UnderPantsAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("SkirtItem"))
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SKIRT].Wear(
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["SkirtItem"]),
+                            UUID.Parse(Data["SkirtAsset"]));
+
+                if (Data.ContainsKey("VisualParams"))
+                {
+                    string[] vps = Data["VisualParams"].Split(new char[] {','});
+                    byte[] binary = new byte[AvatarAppearance.VISUALPARAM_COUNT];
+
+                    for (int i = 0 ; i < vps.Length && i < binary.Length ; i++)
+                        binary[i] = (byte)Convert.ToInt32(vps[i]);
+                    
+                    appearance.VisualParams = binary;
+                }
+
+                // New style wearables
+                foreach (KeyValuePair<string, string> _kvp in Data)
+                {
+                    if (_kvp.Key.StartsWith("Wearable "))
+                    {
+                        string wearIndex = _kvp.Key.Substring(9);
+                        string[] wearIndices = wearIndex.Split(new char[] {':'});
+                        int index = Convert.ToInt32(wearIndices[0]);
+
+                        string[] ids = _kvp.Value.Split(new char[] {':'});
+                        UUID itemID = new UUID(ids[0]);
+                        UUID assetID = new UUID(ids[1]);
+
+                        appearance.Wearables[index].Add(itemID, assetID);
+                    }
+                }
+
+                // Attachments
+                Dictionary<string, string> attchs = new Dictionary<string, string>();
+                foreach (KeyValuePair<string, string> _kvp in Data)
+                    if (_kvp.Key.StartsWith("_ap_"))
+                        attchs[_kvp.Key] = _kvp.Value;
+
+                foreach (KeyValuePair<string, string> _kvp in attchs)
+                {
+                    string pointStr = _kvp.Key.Substring(4);
+                    int point = 0;
+                    if (!Int32.TryParse(pointStr, out point))
+                        continue;
+
+                    UUID uuid = UUID.Zero;
+                    UUID.TryParse(_kvp.Value, out uuid);
+
+                    appearance.SetAttachment(point, uuid, UUID.Zero);
+                }
+
+                if (appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.BODY].Count == 0)
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.BODY].Wear(
+                            AvatarWearable.DefaultWearables[
+                            AvatarWearable.BODY][0]);
+
+                if (appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SKIN].Count == 0)
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.SKIN].Wear(
+                            AvatarWearable.DefaultWearables[
+                            AvatarWearable.SKIN][0]);
+
+                if (appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.HAIR].Count == 0)
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.HAIR].Wear(
+                            AvatarWearable.DefaultWearables[
+                            AvatarWearable.HAIR][0]);
+
+                if (appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.EYES].Count == 0)
+                    appearance.Wearables[AvatarWearable.EYES].Wear(
+                            AvatarWearable.DefaultWearables[
+                            AvatarWearable.EYES][0]);
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                // We really should report something here, returning null
+                // will at least break the wrapper
+                return null;
+            }
+
+            return appearance;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IFreeswitchService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IFreeswitchService.cs
index d1f635b..e7941d5 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IFreeswitchService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IFreeswitchService.cs
@@ -27,11 +27,14 @@
 
 using System;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
+using System.Collections;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 {
     public interface IFreeswitchService
     {
-        // Place anything the connector eeds to access here!
+        Hashtable HandleDirectoryRequest(Hashtable requestBody);
+        Hashtable HandleDialplanRequest(Hashtable requestBody);
+        string GetJsonConfig();
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IFriendsService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IFriendsService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1664f3b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IFriendsService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,82 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
+{
+    public class FriendInfo
+    {
+        public UUID PrincipalID;
+        public string Friend;
+        public int MyFlags;
+        public int TheirFlags;
+
+        public FriendInfo()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public FriendInfo(Dictionary<string, object> kvp)
+        {
+            PrincipalID = UUID.Zero;
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("PrincipalID") && kvp["PrincipalID"] != null)
+                UUID.TryParse(kvp["PrincipalID"].ToString(), out PrincipalID);
+            Friend = string.Empty;
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("Friend") && kvp["Friend"] != null)
+                Friend = kvp["Friend"].ToString();
+            MyFlags = 0;
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("MyFlags") && kvp["MyFlags"] != null)
+                Int32.TryParse(kvp["MyFlags"].ToString(), out MyFlags);
+            TheirFlags = 0;
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("TheirFlags") && kvp["TheirFlags"] != null)
+                Int32.TryParse(kvp["TheirFlags"].ToString(), out TheirFlags);
+        }
+
+        public Dictionary<string, object> ToKeyValuePairs()
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> result = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            result["PrincipalID"] = PrincipalID.ToString();
+            result["Friend"] = Friend;
+            result["MyFlags"] = MyFlags.ToString();
+            result["TheirFlags"] = TheirFlags.ToString();
+
+            return result;
+        }
+    }
+
+    public interface IFriendsService
+    {
+        FriendInfo[] GetFriends(UUID PrincipalID);
+        FriendInfo[] GetFriends(string PrincipalID);
+        bool StoreFriend(string PrincipalID, string Friend, int flags);
+        bool Delete(UUID PrincipalID, string Friend);
+        bool Delete(string PrincipalID, string Friend);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IGridService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IGridService.cs
index 5135f6d..2b0b947 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IGridService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IGridService.cs
@@ -71,6 +71,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <returns></returns>
         GridRegion GetRegionByPosition(UUID scopeID, int x, int y);
 
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Get information about a region which exactly matches the name given.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="scopeID"></param>
+        /// <param name="regionName"></param>
+        /// <returns>Returns the region information if the name matched.  Null otherwise.</returns>
         GridRegion GetRegionByName(UUID scopeID, string regionName);
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -90,11 +96,15 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 
         List<GridRegion> GetRegionRange(UUID scopeID, int xmin, int xmax, int ymin, int ymax);
 
+        List<GridRegion> GetDefaultRegions(UUID scopeID);
+        List<GridRegion> GetFallbackRegions(UUID scopeID, int x, int y);
+        List<GridRegion> GetHyperlinks(UUID scopeID);
+
+        int GetRegionFlags(UUID scopeID, UUID regionID);
     }
 
     public class GridRegion
     {
-
         /// <summary>
         /// The port by which http communication occurs with the region 
         /// </summary>
@@ -110,8 +120,20 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// </summary>
         public string ServerURI
         {
-            get { return m_serverURI; }
-            set { m_serverURI = value; }
+            get { 
+                if ( m_serverURI != string.Empty ) {
+                    return m_serverURI;
+                } else {
+                    return "http://" + m_externalHostName + ":" + m_httpPort + "/";
+                }
+            }
+            set { 
+                if ( value.EndsWith("/") ) {
+                    m_serverURI = value;
+                } else {
+                    m_serverURI = value + '/';
+                }
+            }
         }
         protected string m_serverURI;
 
@@ -126,6 +148,19 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 
         protected IPEndPoint m_internalEndPoint;
 
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The co-ordinate of this region.
+        /// </summary>
+        public int RegionCoordX { get { return RegionLocX / (int)Constants.RegionSize; } }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The co-ordinate of this region
+        /// </summary>
+        public int RegionCoordY { get { return RegionLocY / (int)Constants.RegionSize; } }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The location of this region in meters.
+        /// </summary>
         public int RegionLocX
         {
             get { return m_regionLocX; }
@@ -133,6 +168,9 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         }
         protected int m_regionLocX;
 
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The location of this region in meters.
+        /// </summary>
         public int RegionLocY
         {
             get { return m_regionLocY; }
@@ -154,10 +192,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         public UUID TerrainImage = UUID.Zero;
         public byte Access;
         public int  Maturity;
-        public string RegionSecret;
+        public string RegionSecret = string.Empty;
+        public string Token = string.Empty;
 
         public GridRegion()
         {
+            m_serverURI = string.Empty;
         }
 
         public GridRegion(int regionLocX, int regionLocY, IPEndPoint internalEndPoint, string externalUri)
@@ -200,12 +240,6 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
             Maturity = ConvertFrom.RegionSettings.Maturity;
             RegionSecret = ConvertFrom.regionSecret;
             EstateOwner = ConvertFrom.EstateSettings.EstateOwner;
-            if (EstateOwner == UUID.Zero)
-            {
-                EstateOwner = ConvertFrom.MasterAvatarAssignedUUID;
-                ConvertFrom.EstateSettings.EstateOwner = EstateOwner;
-                ConvertFrom.EstateSettings.Save();
-            }
         }
 
         public GridRegion(GridRegion ConvertFrom)
@@ -225,6 +259,33 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
             EstateOwner = ConvertFrom.EstateOwner;
         }
 
+        # region Definition of equality
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Define equality as two regions having the same, non-zero UUID.
+        /// </summary>
+        public bool Equals(GridRegion region)
+        {
+            if ((object)region == null)
+                return false;
+            // Return true if the non-zero UUIDs are equal:
+            return (RegionID != UUID.Zero) && RegionID.Equals(region.RegionID);
+        }
+
+        public override bool Equals(Object obj)
+        {
+            if (obj == null)
+                return false;
+            return Equals(obj as GridRegion);
+        }
+
+        public override int GetHashCode()
+        {
+            return RegionID.GetHashCode() ^ TerrainImage.GetHashCode();
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
         /// <value>
         /// This accessor can throw all the exceptions that Dns.GetHostAddresses can throw.
         ///
@@ -260,15 +321,17 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
                 }
                 catch (SocketException e)
                 {
-                    throw new Exception(
+                    /*throw new Exception(
                         "Unable to resolve local hostname " + m_externalHostName + " innerException of type '" +
-                        e + "' attached to this exception", e);
+                        e + "' attached to this exception", e);*/
+                    // Don't throw a fatal exception here, instead, return Null and handle it in the caller.
+                    // Reason is, on systems such as OSgrid it has occured that known hostnames stop
+                    // resolving and thus make surrounding regions crash out with this exception.
+                    return null;
                 }
 
                 return new IPEndPoint(ia, m_internalEndPoint.Port);
             }
-
-            set { m_externalHostName = value.ToString(); }
         }
 
         public string ExternalHostName
@@ -288,11 +351,6 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
             get { return Util.UIntsToLong((uint)RegionLocX, (uint)RegionLocY); }
         }
 
-        public int getInternalEndPointPort()
-        {
-            return m_internalEndPoint.Port;
-        }
-
         public Dictionary<string, object> ToKeyValuePairs()
         {
             Dictionary<string, object> kvp = new Dictionary<string, object>();
@@ -308,6 +366,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
             kvp["access"] = Access.ToString();
             kvp["regionSecret"] = RegionSecret;
             kvp["owner_uuid"] = EstateOwner.ToString();
+            kvp["Token"] = Token.ToString();
             // Maturity doesn't seem to exist in the DB
             return kvp;
         }
@@ -326,6 +385,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
             if (kvp.ContainsKey("regionName"))
                 RegionName = (string)kvp["regionName"];
 
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("access"))
+            {
+                byte access = Convert.ToByte((string)kvp["access"]);
+                Maturity = (int)Util.ConvertAccessLevelToMaturity(access);
+            }
+
             if (kvp.ContainsKey("serverIP"))
             {
                 //int port = 0;
@@ -365,7 +430,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
             if (kvp.ContainsKey("owner_uuid"))
                 EstateOwner = new UUID(kvp["owner_uuid"].ToString());
 
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("Token"))
+                Token = kvp["Token"].ToString();
         }
     }
-
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IGridUserService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IGridUserService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6613ae7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IGridUserService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Records user information specific to a grid but which is not part of a user's account.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class GridUserInfo
+    {
+        public string UserID;
+        
+        public UUID HomeRegionID;
+        public Vector3 HomePosition;
+        public Vector3 HomeLookAt;
+
+        public UUID LastRegionID;
+        public Vector3 LastPosition;
+        public Vector3 LastLookAt;
+        
+        public bool Online;
+        public DateTime Login;
+        public DateTime Logout;
+
+        public GridUserInfo() {}
+        
+        public GridUserInfo(Dictionary<string, object> kvp)
+        {
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("UserID"))
+                UserID = kvp["UserID"].ToString();
+
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("HomeRegionID"))
+                UUID.TryParse(kvp["HomeRegionID"].ToString(), out HomeRegionID);
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("HomePosition"))
+                Vector3.TryParse(kvp["HomePosition"].ToString(), out HomePosition);
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("HomeLookAt"))
+                Vector3.TryParse(kvp["HomeLookAt"].ToString(), out HomeLookAt);
+
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("LastRegionID"))
+                UUID.TryParse(kvp["LastRegionID"].ToString(), out LastRegionID);
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("LastPosition"))
+                Vector3.TryParse(kvp["LastPosition"].ToString(), out LastPosition);
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("LastLookAt"))
+                Vector3.TryParse(kvp["LastLookAt"].ToString(), out LastLookAt);
+
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("Login"))
+                DateTime.TryParse(kvp["Login"].ToString(), out Login);
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("Logout"))
+                DateTime.TryParse(kvp["Logout"].ToString(), out Logout);
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("Online"))
+                Boolean.TryParse(kvp["Online"].ToString(), out Online);
+
+        }
+
+        public Dictionary<string, object> ToKeyValuePairs()
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> result = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            result["UserID"] = UserID;
+
+            result["HomeRegionID"] = HomeRegionID.ToString();
+            result["HomePosition"] = HomePosition.ToString();
+            result["HomeLookAt"] = HomeLookAt.ToString();
+
+            result["LastRegionID"] = LastRegionID.ToString();
+            result["LastPosition"] = LastPosition.ToString();
+            result["LastLookAt"] = LastLookAt.ToString();
+
+            result["Online"] = Online.ToString();
+            result["Login"] = Login.ToString();
+            result["Logout"] = Logout.ToString();
+
+            
+            return result;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    public interface IGridUserService
+    {
+        GridUserInfo LoggedIn(string userID);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Informs the grid that a user is logged out and to remove any session data for them
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID">Ignore if your connector does not use userID for logouts</param>
+        /// <param name="sessionID">Ignore if your connector does not use sessionID for logouts</param>
+        /// <param name="regionID">RegionID where the user was last located</param>
+        /// <param name="lastPosition">Last region-relative position of the user</param>
+        /// <param name="lastLookAt">Last normalized look direction for the user</param>
+        /// <returns>True if the logout request was successfully processed, otherwise false</returns>
+        bool LoggedOut(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID regionID, Vector3 lastPosition, Vector3 lastLookAt);
+        
+        bool SetHome(string userID, UUID homeID, Vector3 homePosition, Vector3 homeLookAt);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Stores the last known user position at the grid level
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="userID">Ignore if your connector does not use userID for position updates</param>
+        /// <param name="sessionID">Ignore if your connector does not use sessionID for position updates</param>
+        /// <param name="regionID">RegionID where the user is currently located</param>
+        /// <param name="lastPosition">Region-relative position</param>
+        /// <param name="lastLookAt">Normalized look direction</param>
+        /// <returns>True if the user's last position was successfully updated, otherwise false</returns>
+        bool SetLastPosition(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID regionID, Vector3 lastPosition, Vector3 lastLookAt);
+        
+        GridUserInfo GetGridUserInfo(string userID);
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IHypergridServices.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IHypergridServices.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e86ec51
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IHypergridServices.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
+{
+    public interface IGatekeeperService
+    {
+        bool LinkRegion(string regionDescriptor, out UUID regionID, out ulong regionHandle, out string externalName, out string imageURL, out string reason);
+        GridRegion GetHyperlinkRegion(UUID regionID);
+
+        bool LoginAgent(AgentCircuitData aCircuit, GridRegion destination, out string reason);
+
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// HG1.5 only
+    /// </summary>
+    public interface IUserAgentService
+    {
+        // called by login service only
+        bool LoginAgentToGrid(AgentCircuitData agent, GridRegion gatekeeper, GridRegion finalDestination, IPEndPoint clientIP, out string reason);
+        // called by simulators
+        bool LoginAgentToGrid(AgentCircuitData agent, GridRegion gatekeeper, GridRegion finalDestination, out string reason);
+        void LogoutAgent(UUID userID, UUID sessionID);
+        GridRegion GetHomeRegion(UUID userID, out Vector3 position, out Vector3 lookAt);
+        Dictionary<string, object> GetServerURLs(UUID userID);
+
+        string LocateUser(UUID userID);
+        // Tries to get the universal user identifier for the targetUserId
+        // on behalf of the userID
+        string GetUUI(UUID userID, UUID targetUserID);
+
+        // Returns the local friends online
+        List<UUID> StatusNotification(List<string> friends, UUID userID, bool online);
+        //List<UUID> GetOnlineFriends(UUID userID, List<string> friends);
+
+        bool IsAgentComingHome(UUID sessionID, string thisGridExternalName);
+        bool VerifyAgent(UUID sessionID, string token);
+        bool VerifyClient(UUID sessionID, string reportedIP);
+    }
+
+    public interface IInstantMessage
+    {
+        bool IncomingInstantMessage(GridInstantMessage im);
+        bool OutgoingInstantMessage(GridInstantMessage im, string url, bool foreigner);
+    }
+    public interface IFriendsSimConnector
+    {
+        bool StatusNotify(UUID userID, UUID friendID, bool online);
+    }
+
+    public interface IInstantMessageSimConnector
+    {
+        bool SendInstantMessage(GridInstantMessage im);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IInventoryService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IInventoryService.cs
index 1b78fb3..a8bfe47 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IInventoryService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IInventoryService.cs
@@ -141,8 +141,11 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <summary>
         /// Add a new item to the user's inventory
         /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="item"></param>
-        /// <returns>true if the item was successfully added</returns>
+        /// <param name="item">
+        /// The item to be added.  If item.FolderID == UUID.Zero then the item is added to the most suitable system
+        /// folder.  If there is no suitable folder then the item is added to the user's root inventory folder.
+        /// </param>
+        /// <returns>true if the item was successfully added, false if it was not</returns>
         bool AddItem(InventoryItemBase item);
 
         /// <summary>
@@ -166,7 +169,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// Get an item, given by its UUID
         /// </summary>
         /// <param name="item"></param>
-        /// <returns></returns>
+        /// <returns>null if no item was found, otherwise the found item</returns>
         InventoryItemBase GetItem(InventoryItemBase item);
 
         /// <summary>
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ILandService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ILandService.cs
index e2f1d1d..63d9a27 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ILandService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ILandService.cs
@@ -33,6 +33,6 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 {
     public interface ILandService
     {
-        LandData GetLandData(ulong regionHandle, uint x, uint y);
+        LandData GetLandData(UUID scopeID, ulong regionHandle, uint x, uint y, out byte regionAccess);
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IMapService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ILibraryService.cs
index c70f484..861cf0e 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IMapService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ILibraryService.cs
@@ -25,14 +25,19 @@
  * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  */
 
-using OpenSim.Framework;
+using System;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 {
-    public interface IMapService
+    public interface ILibraryService
     {
-        List<MapBlockData> GetMapBlocks(UUID scopeID, int minX, int minY, int maxX, int maxY);
+        InventoryFolderImpl LibraryRootFolder { get; }
+
+        Dictionary<UUID, InventoryFolderImpl> GetAllFolders();
     }
+
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/UserService/UserService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ILoginService.cs
index e8b9fc3..ee9b0b1 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/UserService/UserService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ILoginService.cs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/*
+/*
  * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
  * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
  *
@@ -26,51 +26,31 @@
  */
 
 using System;
-using System.Reflection;
-using Nini.Config;
-using OpenSim.Data;
-using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using System.Collections;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Net;
+
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 
-namespace OpenSim.Services.UserAccountService
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 {
-    public class UserAccountService : UserAccountServiceBase, IUserAccountService
+    public abstract class LoginResponse
     {
-        public UserAccountService(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
-        {
-        }
-
-        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string firstName,
-                string lastName)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, UUID userID)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
+        public abstract Hashtable ToHashtable();
+        public abstract OSD ToOSDMap();
+    }
 
-        public bool SetHomePosition(UserAccount data, UUID regionID, UUID regionSecret)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
+    public abstract class FailedLoginResponse : LoginResponse
+    {
+    }
 
-        public bool SetUserAccount(UserAccount data, UUID principalID, string token)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
+    public interface ILoginService
+    {
+        LoginResponse Login(string firstName, string lastName, string passwd, string startLocation, UUID scopeID, 
+            string clientVersion, string channel, string mac, string id0, IPEndPoint clientIP);
+        Hashtable SetLevel(string firstName, string lastName, string passwd, int level, IPEndPoint clientIP);
+    }
 
-        public bool CreateUserAccount(UserAccount data, UUID principalID, string token)
-        {
-            return false;
-        }
 
-        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID,
-                string query)
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-    }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IHyperlink.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IMapImageService.cs
index ed3ff23..a7b2cf1 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IHyperlink.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IMapImageService.cs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-/*
+/*
  * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
  * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
  *
@@ -26,24 +26,15 @@
  */
 
 using OpenSim.Framework;
-using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
-
+using System.Collections.Generic;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 
 namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 {
-    public interface IHyperlinkService
+    public interface IMapImageService
     {
-        GridRegion TryLinkRegion(IClientAPI client, string regionDescriptor); 
-        GridRegion GetHyperlinkRegion(ulong handle);
-        ulong FindRegionHandle(ulong handle);
-
-        bool SendUserInformation(GridRegion region, AgentCircuitData aCircuit);
-        void AdjustUserInformation(AgentCircuitData aCircuit);
-
-        bool CheckUserAtEntry(UUID userID, UUID sessionID, out bool comingHome);
-        void AcceptUser(ForeignUserProfileData user, GridRegion home);
-
-        bool IsLocalUser(UUID userID);
+        //List<MapBlockData> GetMapBlocks(UUID scopeID, int minX, int minY, int maxX, int maxY);
+        bool AddMapTile(int x, int y, byte[] imageData, out string reason);
+        byte[] GetMapTile(string fileName, out string format);
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IPresenceService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IPresenceService.cs
index aa1c5bf..8d583ff 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IPresenceService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IPresenceService.cs
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
  * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  */
 
+using System;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
 using OpenMetaverse;
@@ -33,13 +34,40 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 {
     public class PresenceInfo
     {
-        public UUID PrincipalID;
+        public string UserID;
         public UUID RegionID;
-        public Dictionary<string, string> Data;
+
+        public PresenceInfo()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public PresenceInfo(Dictionary<string, object> kvp)
+        {
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("UserID"))
+                UserID = kvp["UserID"].ToString();
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("RegionID"))
+                UUID.TryParse(kvp["RegionID"].ToString(), out RegionID);
+        }
+
+        public Dictionary<string, object> ToKeyValuePairs()
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> result = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            result["UserID"] = UserID;
+            result["RegionID"] = RegionID.ToString();
+
+            return result;
+        }
     }
 
     public interface IPresenceService
     {
-        bool Report(PresenceInfo presence);
+        bool LoginAgent(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID secureSessionID);
+        bool LogoutAgent(UUID sessionID);
+        bool LogoutRegionAgents(UUID regionID);
+
+        bool ReportAgent(UUID sessionID, UUID regionID);
+
+        PresenceInfo GetAgent(UUID sessionID);
+        PresenceInfo[] GetAgents(string[] userIDs);
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ISimulationService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ISimulationService.cs
index a169ab7..ae6bd72 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ISimulationService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/ISimulationService.cs
@@ -29,13 +29,25 @@ using System;
 using OpenSim.Framework;
 using OpenMetaverse;
 
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+
 namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
 {
     public interface ISimulationService
     {
+        IScene GetScene(ulong regionHandle);
+        ISimulationService GetInnerService();
+
         #region Agents
 
-        bool CreateAgent(ulong regionHandle, AgentCircuitData aCircuit, out string reason);
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Ask the simulator hosting the destination to create an agent on that region.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="destination"></param>
+        /// <param name="aCircuit"></param>
+        /// <param name="flags"></param>
+        /// <param name="reason">Reason message in the event of a failure.</param>        
+        bool CreateAgent(GridRegion destination, AgentCircuitData aCircuit, uint flags, out string reason);
 
         /// <summary>
         /// Full child agent update.
@@ -43,7 +55,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <param name="regionHandle"></param>
         /// <param name="data"></param>
         /// <returns></returns>
-        bool UpdateAgent(ulong regionHandle, AgentData data);
+        bool UpdateAgent(GridRegion destination, AgentData data);
 
         /// <summary>
         /// Short child agent update, mostly for position.
@@ -51,9 +63,11 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <param name="regionHandle"></param>
         /// <param name="data"></param>
         /// <returns></returns>
-        bool UpdateAgent(ulong regionHandle, AgentPosition data);
+        bool UpdateAgent(GridRegion destination, AgentPosition data);
 
-        bool RetrieveAgent(ulong regionHandle, UUID id, out IAgentData agent);
+        bool RetrieveAgent(GridRegion destination, UUID id, out IAgentData agent);
+
+        bool QueryAccess(GridRegion destination, UUID id, Vector3 position, out string version, out string reason);
 
         /// <summary>
         /// Message from receiving region to departing region, telling it got contacted by the client.
@@ -63,7 +77,15 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <param name="id"></param>
         /// <param name="uri"></param>
         /// <returns></returns>
-        bool ReleaseAgent(ulong regionHandle, UUID id, string uri);
+        bool ReleaseAgent(UUID originRegion, UUID id, string uri);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Close child agent.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="regionHandle"></param>
+        /// <param name="id"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        bool CloseChildAgent(GridRegion destination, UUID id);
 
         /// <summary>
         /// Close agent.
@@ -71,7 +93,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <param name="regionHandle"></param>
         /// <param name="id"></param>
         /// <returns></returns>
-        bool CloseAgent(ulong regionHandle, UUID id);
+        bool CloseAgent(GridRegion destination, UUID id);
 
         #endregion Agents
 
@@ -84,7 +106,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <param name="sog"></param>
         /// <param name="isLocalCall"></param>
         /// <returns></returns>
-        bool CreateObject(ulong regionHandle, ISceneObject sog, bool isLocalCall);
+        bool CreateObject(GridRegion destination, ISceneObject sog, bool isLocalCall);
 
         /// <summary>
         /// Create an object from the user's inventory in the destination region. 
@@ -94,15 +116,9 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
         /// <param name="userID"></param>
         /// <param name="itemID"></param>
         /// <returns></returns>
-        bool CreateObject(ulong regionHandle, UUID userID, UUID itemID);
+        bool CreateObject(GridRegion destination, UUID userID, UUID itemID);
 
         #endregion Objects
 
-        #region Regions
-
-        bool HelloNeighbour(ulong regionHandle, RegionInfo thisRegion);
-
-        #endregion Regions
-
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IUserAccountService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IUserAccountService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d0fddee
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IUserAccountService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,194 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
+{
+    public class UserAccount
+    {
+        public UserAccount()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            PrincipalID = principalID;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.UserAccount"/> class.
+        /// This method is used by externasl/3rd party management applications that need us to create a
+        /// random UUID for the new user.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name='scopeID'>
+        /// Scope I.
+        /// </param>
+        /// <param name='firstName'>
+        /// First name.
+        /// </param>
+        /// <param name='lastName'>
+        /// Last name.
+        /// </param>
+        /// <param name='email'>
+        /// Email.
+        /// </param>
+        public UserAccount(UUID scopeID, string firstName, string lastName, string email)
+        {
+            PrincipalID = UUID.Random();
+            ScopeID = scopeID;
+            FirstName = firstName;
+            LastName = lastName;
+            Email = email;
+            ServiceURLs = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            Created = Util.UnixTimeSinceEpoch();
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount(UUID scopeID, UUID principalID, string firstName, string lastName, string email)
+        {
+            PrincipalID = principalID;
+            ScopeID = scopeID;
+            FirstName = firstName;
+            LastName = lastName;
+            Email = email;
+            ServiceURLs = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            Created = Util.UnixTimeSinceEpoch();
+        }
+
+        public string FirstName;
+        public string LastName;
+        public string Email;
+        public UUID PrincipalID;
+        public UUID ScopeID;
+        public int UserLevel;
+        public int UserFlags;
+        public string UserTitle;
+        public string UserCountry;
+
+        public Dictionary<string, object> ServiceURLs;
+
+        public int Created;
+
+        public string Name
+        {
+            get { return FirstName + " " + LastName; }
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount(Dictionary<string, object> kvp)
+        {
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("FirstName"))
+                FirstName = kvp["FirstName"].ToString();
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("LastName"))
+                LastName = kvp["LastName"].ToString();
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("Email"))
+                Email = kvp["Email"].ToString();
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("PrincipalID"))
+                UUID.TryParse(kvp["PrincipalID"].ToString(), out PrincipalID);
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("ScopeID"))
+                UUID.TryParse(kvp["ScopeID"].ToString(), out ScopeID);
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("UserLevel"))
+                UserLevel = Convert.ToInt32(kvp["UserLevel"].ToString());
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("UserFlags"))
+                UserFlags = Convert.ToInt32(kvp["UserFlags"].ToString());
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("UserTitle"))
+                UserTitle = kvp["UserTitle"].ToString();
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("UserCountry"))
+                UserCountry = kvp["UserCountry"].ToString();
+
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("Created"))
+                Created = Convert.ToInt32(kvp["Created"].ToString());
+            if (kvp.ContainsKey("ServiceURLs") && kvp["ServiceURLs"] != null)
+            {
+                ServiceURLs = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+                string str = kvp["ServiceURLs"].ToString();
+                if (str != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    string[] parts = str.Split(new char[] { ';' });
+//                    Dictionary<string, object> dic = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+                    foreach (string s in parts)
+                    {
+                        string[] parts2 = s.Split(new char[] { '*' });
+                        if (parts2.Length == 2)
+                            ServiceURLs[parts2[0]] = parts2[1];
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        public Dictionary<string, object> ToKeyValuePairs()
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, object> result = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            result["FirstName"] = FirstName;
+            result["LastName"] = LastName;
+            result["Email"] = Email;
+            result["PrincipalID"] = PrincipalID.ToString();
+            result["ScopeID"] = ScopeID.ToString();
+            result["Created"] = Created.ToString();
+            result["UserLevel"] = UserLevel.ToString();
+            result["UserFlags"] = UserFlags.ToString();
+            result["UserTitle"] = UserTitle;
+            result["UserCountry"] = UserCountry;
+
+            string str = string.Empty;
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string, object> kvp in ServiceURLs)
+            {
+                str += kvp.Key + "*" + (kvp.Value == null ? "" : kvp.Value) + ";";
+            }
+            result["ServiceURLs"] = str;
+
+            return result;
+        }
+
+    };
+
+    public interface IUserAccountService
+    {
+        UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, UUID userID);
+        UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string FirstName, string LastName);
+        UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string Email);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Returns the list of avatars that matches both the search criterion and the scope ID passed
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="scopeID"></param>
+        /// <param name="query"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        List<UserAccount> GetUserAccounts(UUID scopeID, string query);
+        List<UserAccount> GetUserAccountsWhere(UUID scopeID, string where);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Store the data given, wich replaces the stored data, therefore must be complete.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="data"></param>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        bool StoreUserAccount(UserAccount data);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IUserService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IUserService.cs
deleted file mode 100644
index 92bd8ef..0000000
--- a/OpenSim/Services/Interfaces/IUserService.cs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,103 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
- * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
- *
- * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
- * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
- *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
- *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
- *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
- *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
- *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
- *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
- *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
- *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
- * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
- * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
- * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
- * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
- * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
- * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
- * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
- * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- */
-
-using System.Collections.Generic;
-using OpenMetaverse;
-
-namespace OpenSim.Services.Interfaces
-{
-    public class UserAccount
-    {
-        public UserAccount()
-        {
-        }
-
-        public UserAccount(UUID userID, UUID homeRegionID, float homePositionX,
-                float homePositionY, float homePositionZ, float homeLookAtX,
-                float homeLookAtY, float homeLookAtZ)
-        {
-            UserID = userID;
-            HomeRegionID = homeRegionID;
-            HomePositionX = homePositionX;
-            HomePositionY = homePositionY;
-            HomePositionZ = homePositionZ;
-            HomeLookAtX = homeLookAtX;
-            HomeLookAtY = homeLookAtY;
-            HomeLookAtZ = homeLookAtZ;
-        }
-
-        public string FirstName;
-        public string LastName;
-        public UUID UserID;
-        public UUID ScopeID;
-
-        // For informational purposes only!
-        //
-        public string HomeRegionName;
-
-        public UUID HomeRegionID;
-        public float HomePositionX;
-        public float HomePositionY;
-        public float HomePositionZ;
-        public float HomeLookAtX;
-        public float HomeLookAtY;
-        public float HomeLookAtZ;
-
-        // These are here because they
-        // concern the account rather than
-        // the profile. They just happen to
-        // be used in the Linden profile as well
-        //
-        public int GodLevel;
-        public int UserFlags;
-        public string AccountType;
-
-    };
-
-    public interface IUserAccountService
-    {
-        UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, UUID userID);
-        UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string FirstName, string LastName);
-        // Returns the list of avatars that matches both the search
-        // criterion and the scope ID passed
-        //
-        List<UserAccount> GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string query);
-
-
-        // This will set only the home region portion of the data!
-        // Can't be used to set god level, flags, type or change the name!
-        //
-        bool SetHomePosition(UserAccount data, UUID RegionID, UUID RegionSecret);
-
-        // Update all updatable fields
-        //
-        bool SetUserAccount(UserAccount data, UUID PrincipalID, string token);
-        
-        // Creates a user data record
-        bool CreateUserAccount(UserAccount data, UUID PrincipalID, string token);
-    }
-}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/InventoryService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/InventoryService.cs
index 95007f1..73dd06a 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/InventoryService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/InventoryService.cs
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             // Agent has no inventory structure yet.
             if (null == rootFolder)
             {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY SERVICE]: No root folder");
                 return null;
             }
 
@@ -108,7 +109,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             {
                 existingRootFolder = GetRootFolder(user);
             }
-            catch (Exception e)
+            catch /*(Exception e)*/
             {
                 // Munch the exception, it has already been reported
                 //
@@ -267,6 +268,8 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
 
         public InventoryFolderBase GetFolderForType(UUID userID, AssetType type)
         {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY SERVICE]: Looking for folder type {0} for user {1}", type, userID);
+            
             InventoryFolderBase root = m_Database.getUserRootFolder(userID);
             if (root != null)
             {
@@ -275,7 +278,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
                 foreach (InventoryFolderBase folder in folders)
                 {
                     if (folder.Type == (short)type)
+                    {
+//                        m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                            "[INVENTORY SERVICE]: Found folder {0} type {1}", folder.Name, (AssetType)folder.Type);
+                        
                         return folder;
+                    }
                 }
             }
 
@@ -298,6 +306,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
                         if ((folder.Type != (short)AssetType.Folder) && (folder.Type != (short)AssetType.Unknown))
                             folders[(AssetType)folder.Type] = folder;
                     }
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY SERVICE]: Got {0} system folders for {1}", folders.Count, userID);
                     return folders;
                 }
             }
@@ -331,6 +340,9 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             List<InventoryItemBase> itemsList = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
             
             itemsList.AddRange(m_Database.getInventoryInFolder(folderID));
+
+//            m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                "[INVENTORY SERVICE]: Found {0} items in folder {1} for {2}", itemsList.Count, folderID, userID);
             
             return itemsList;
         }
@@ -376,8 +388,9 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
         // See IInventoryServices
         public virtual bool AddItem(InventoryItemBase item)
         {
-            m_log.DebugFormat(
-                "[INVENTORY SERVICE]: Adding item {0} {1} to folder {2}", item.Name, item.ID, item.Folder);
+//            m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                "[INVENTORY SERVICE]: Adding item {0} {1} to folder {2} for {3}",
+//                item.Name, item.ID, item.Folder, item.Owner);
 
             m_Database.addInventoryItem(item);
 
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/LibraryService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/LibraryService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f90895b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/LibraryService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,284 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Reflection;
+using System.Xml;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Basically a hack to give us a Inventory library while we don't have a inventory server
+    /// once the server is fully implemented then should read the data from that
+    /// </summary>
+    public class LibraryService : ServiceBase, ILibraryService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private InventoryFolderImpl m_LibraryRootFolder;
+
+        public InventoryFolderImpl LibraryRootFolder
+        {
+            get { return m_LibraryRootFolder; }
+        }
+
+        private UUID libOwner = new UUID("11111111-1111-0000-0000-000100bba000");
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Holds the root library folder and all its descendents.  This is really only used during inventory
+        /// setup so that we don't have to repeatedly search the tree of library folders.
+        /// </summary>
+        protected Dictionary<UUID, InventoryFolderImpl> libraryFolders
+            = new Dictionary<UUID, InventoryFolderImpl>();
+
+        public LibraryService(IConfigSource config)
+            : base(config)
+        {
+            string pLibrariesLocation = Path.Combine("inventory", "Libraries.xml");
+            string pLibName = "OpenSim Library";
+
+            IConfig libConfig = config.Configs["LibraryService"];
+            if (libConfig != null)
+            {
+                pLibrariesLocation = libConfig.GetString("DefaultLibrary", pLibrariesLocation);
+                pLibName = libConfig.GetString("LibraryName", pLibName);
+            }
+
+            m_log.Debug("[LIBRARY]: Starting library service...");
+
+            m_LibraryRootFolder = new InventoryFolderImpl();
+            m_LibraryRootFolder.Owner = libOwner;
+            m_LibraryRootFolder.ID = new UUID("00000112-000f-0000-0000-000100bba000");
+            m_LibraryRootFolder.Name = pLibName;
+            m_LibraryRootFolder.ParentID = UUID.Zero;
+            m_LibraryRootFolder.Type = (short)8;
+            m_LibraryRootFolder.Version = (ushort)1;
+
+            libraryFolders.Add(m_LibraryRootFolder.ID, m_LibraryRootFolder);
+
+            LoadLibraries(pLibrariesLocation);
+        }
+
+        public InventoryItemBase CreateItem(UUID inventoryID, UUID assetID, string name, string description,
+                                            int assetType, int invType, UUID parentFolderID)
+        {
+            InventoryItemBase item = new InventoryItemBase();
+            item.Owner = libOwner;
+            item.CreatorId = libOwner.ToString();
+            item.ID = inventoryID;
+            item.AssetID = assetID;
+            item.Description = description;
+            item.Name = name;
+            item.AssetType = assetType;
+            item.InvType = invType;
+            item.Folder = parentFolderID;
+            item.BasePermissions = 0x7FFFFFFF;
+            item.EveryOnePermissions = 0x7FFFFFFF;
+            item.CurrentPermissions = 0x7FFFFFFF;
+            item.NextPermissions = 0x7FFFFFFF;
+            return item;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Use the asset set information at path to load assets
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="path"></param>
+        /// <param name="assets"></param>
+        protected void LoadLibraries(string librariesControlPath)
+        {
+            m_log.InfoFormat("[LIBRARY INVENTORY]: Loading library control file {0}", librariesControlPath);
+            LoadFromFile(librariesControlPath, "Libraries control", ReadLibraryFromConfig);
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Read a library set from config
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="config"></param>
+        protected void ReadLibraryFromConfig(IConfig config, string path)
+        {
+            string basePath = Path.GetDirectoryName(path);
+            string foldersPath
+                = Path.Combine(
+                    basePath, config.GetString("foldersFile", String.Empty));
+
+            LoadFromFile(foldersPath, "Library folders", ReadFolderFromConfig);
+
+            string itemsPath
+                = Path.Combine(
+                    basePath, config.GetString("itemsFile", String.Empty));
+
+            LoadFromFile(itemsPath, "Library items", ReadItemFromConfig);
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Read a library inventory folder from a loaded configuration
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="source"></param>
+        private void ReadFolderFromConfig(IConfig config, string path)
+        {
+            InventoryFolderImpl folderInfo = new InventoryFolderImpl();
+
+            folderInfo.ID = new UUID(config.GetString("folderID", m_LibraryRootFolder.ID.ToString()));
+            folderInfo.Name = config.GetString("name", "unknown");
+            folderInfo.ParentID = new UUID(config.GetString("parentFolderID", m_LibraryRootFolder.ID.ToString()));
+            folderInfo.Type = (short)config.GetInt("type", 8);
+
+            folderInfo.Owner = libOwner;
+            folderInfo.Version = 1;
+
+            if (libraryFolders.ContainsKey(folderInfo.ParentID))
+            {
+                InventoryFolderImpl parentFolder = libraryFolders[folderInfo.ParentID];
+
+                libraryFolders.Add(folderInfo.ID, folderInfo);
+                parentFolder.AddChildFolder(folderInfo);
+
+//                 m_log.InfoFormat("[LIBRARY INVENTORY]: Adding folder {0} ({1})", folderInfo.name, folderInfo.folderID);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[LIBRARY INVENTORY]: Couldn't add folder {0} ({1}) since parent folder with ID {2} does not exist!",
+                    folderInfo.Name, folderInfo.ID, folderInfo.ParentID);
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Read a library inventory item metadata from a loaded configuration
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="source"></param>
+        private void ReadItemFromConfig(IConfig config, string path)
+        {
+            InventoryItemBase item = new InventoryItemBase();
+            item.Owner = libOwner;
+            item.CreatorId = libOwner.ToString();
+            item.ID = new UUID(config.GetString("inventoryID", m_LibraryRootFolder.ID.ToString()));
+            item.AssetID = new UUID(config.GetString("assetID", item.ID.ToString()));
+            item.Folder = new UUID(config.GetString("folderID", m_LibraryRootFolder.ID.ToString()));
+            item.Name = config.GetString("name", String.Empty);
+            item.Description = config.GetString("description", item.Name);
+            item.InvType = config.GetInt("inventoryType", 0);
+            item.AssetType = config.GetInt("assetType", item.InvType);
+            item.CurrentPermissions = (uint)config.GetLong("currentPermissions", (uint)PermissionMask.All);
+            item.NextPermissions = (uint)config.GetLong("nextPermissions", (uint)PermissionMask.All);
+            item.EveryOnePermissions
+                = (uint)config.GetLong("everyonePermissions", (uint)PermissionMask.All - (uint)PermissionMask.Modify);
+            item.BasePermissions = (uint)config.GetLong("basePermissions", (uint)PermissionMask.All);
+            item.Flags = (uint)config.GetInt("flags", 0);
+
+            if (libraryFolders.ContainsKey(item.Folder))
+            {
+                InventoryFolderImpl parentFolder = libraryFolders[item.Folder];
+                try
+                {
+                    parentFolder.Items.Add(item.ID, item);
+                }
+                catch (Exception)
+                {
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[LIBRARY INVENTORY] Item {1} [{0}] not added, duplicate item", item.ID, item.Name);
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[LIBRARY INVENTORY]: Couldn't add item {0} ({1}) since parent folder with ID {2} does not exist!",
+                    item.Name, item.ID, item.Folder);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private delegate void ConfigAction(IConfig config, string path);
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Load the given configuration at a path and perform an action on each Config contained within it
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="path"></param>
+        /// <param name="fileDescription"></param>
+        /// <param name="action"></param>
+        private static void LoadFromFile(string path, string fileDescription, ConfigAction action)
+        {
+            if (File.Exists(path))
+            {
+                try
+                {
+                    XmlConfigSource source = new XmlConfigSource(path);
+
+                    for (int i = 0; i < source.Configs.Count; i++)
+                    {
+                        action(source.Configs[i], path);
+                    }
+                }
+                catch (XmlException e)
+                {
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[LIBRARY INVENTORY]: Error loading {0} : {1}", path, e);
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[LIBRARY INVENTORY]: {0} file {1} does not exist!", fileDescription, path);
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Looks like a simple getter, but is written like this for some consistency with the other Request
+        /// methods in the superclass
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        public Dictionary<UUID, InventoryFolderImpl> GetAllFolders()
+        {
+            Dictionary<UUID, InventoryFolderImpl> fs = new Dictionary<UUID, InventoryFolderImpl>();
+            fs.Add(m_LibraryRootFolder.ID, m_LibraryRootFolder);
+            List<InventoryFolderImpl> fis = TraverseFolder(m_LibraryRootFolder);
+            foreach (InventoryFolderImpl f in fis)
+            {
+                fs.Add(f.ID, f);
+            }
+            //return libraryFolders;
+            return fs;
+        }
+
+        private List<InventoryFolderImpl> TraverseFolder(InventoryFolderImpl node)
+        {
+            List<InventoryFolderImpl> folders = node.RequestListOfFolderImpls();
+            List<InventoryFolderImpl> subs = new List<InventoryFolderImpl>();
+            foreach (InventoryFolderImpl f in folders)
+                subs.AddRange(TraverseFolder(f));
+
+            folders.AddRange(subs);
+            return folders;
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/XInventoryService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/XInventoryService.cs
index 2c79c77..1648b51 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/XInventoryService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/InventoryService/XInventoryService.cs
@@ -40,11 +40,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
 {
     public class XInventoryService : ServiceBase, IInventoryService
     {
-        private static readonly ILog m_log =
-                LogManager.GetLogger(
-                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+//        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+//                LogManager.GetLogger(
+//                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
 
         protected IXInventoryData m_Database;
+        protected bool m_AllowDelete = true;
 
         public XInventoryService(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
         {
@@ -60,6 +61,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             {
                 dllName = authConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", dllName);
                 connString = authConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", connString);
+                m_AllowDelete = authConfig.GetBoolean("AllowDelete", true);
                 // realm = authConfig.GetString("Realm", realm);
             }
 
@@ -87,7 +89,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
                 throw new Exception("Could not find a storage interface in the given module");
         }
 
-        public bool CreateUserInventory(UUID principalID)
+        public virtual bool CreateUserInventory(UUID principalID)
         {
             // This is braindeaad. We can't ever communicate that we fixed
             // an existing inventory. Well, just return root folder status,
@@ -99,7 +101,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
 
             if (rootFolder == null)
             {
-                rootFolder = ConvertToOpenSim(CreateFolder(principalID, UUID.Zero, (int)AssetType.Folder, "My Inventory"));
+                rootFolder = ConvertToOpenSim(CreateFolder(principalID, UUID.Zero, (int)AssetType.RootFolder, "My Inventory"));
                 result = true;
             }
 
@@ -137,7 +139,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return result;
         }
 
-        private XInventoryFolder CreateFolder(UUID principalID, UUID parentID, int type, string name)
+        protected XInventoryFolder CreateFolder(UUID principalID, UUID parentID, int type, string name)
         {
             XInventoryFolder newFolder = new XInventoryFolder();
 
@@ -153,8 +155,10 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return newFolder;
         }
 
-        private XInventoryFolder[] GetSystemFolders(UUID principalID)
+        protected virtual XInventoryFolder[] GetSystemFolders(UUID principalID)
         {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY SERVICE]: Getting system folders for {0}", principalID);
+            
             XInventoryFolder[] allFolders = m_Database.GetFolders(
                     new string[] { "agentID" },
                     new string[] { principalID.ToString() });
@@ -168,10 +172,13 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
                         return false;
                     });
 
+//            m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                "[XINVENTORY SERVICE]: Found {0} system folders for {1}", sysFolders.Length, principalID);
+            
             return sysFolders;
         }
 
-        public List<InventoryFolderBase> GetInventorySkeleton(UUID principalID)
+        public virtual List<InventoryFolderBase> GetInventorySkeleton(UUID principalID)
         {
             XInventoryFolder[] allFolders = m_Database.GetFolders(
                     new string[] { "agentID" },
@@ -184,14 +191,14 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
 
             foreach (XInventoryFolder x in allFolders)
             {
-                m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY]: Adding folder {0} to skeleton", x.folderName);
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY SERVICE]: Adding folder {0} to skeleton", x.folderName);
                 folders.Add(ConvertToOpenSim(x));
             }
 
             return folders;
         }
 
-        public InventoryFolderBase GetRootFolder(UUID principalID)
+        public virtual InventoryFolderBase GetRootFolder(UUID principalID)
         {
             XInventoryFolder[] folders = m_Database.GetFolders(
                     new string[] { "agentID", "parentFolderID"},
@@ -200,28 +207,44 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             if (folders.Length == 0)
                 return null;
 
-            return ConvertToOpenSim(folders[0]);
+            XInventoryFolder root = null;
+            foreach (XInventoryFolder folder in folders)
+                if (folder.folderName == "My Inventory")
+                    root = folder;
+            if (folders == null) // oops
+                root = folders[0];
+
+            return ConvertToOpenSim(root);
         }
 
-        public InventoryFolderBase GetFolderForType(UUID principalID, AssetType type)
+        public virtual InventoryFolderBase GetFolderForType(UUID principalID, AssetType type)
         {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY SERVICE]: Getting folder type {0} for user {1}", type, principalID);
+            
             XInventoryFolder[] folders = m_Database.GetFolders(
                     new string[] { "agentID", "type"},
                     new string[] { principalID.ToString(), ((int)type).ToString() });
 
             if (folders.Length == 0)
+            {
+//                m_log.WarnFormat("[XINVENTORY SERVICE]: Found no folder for type {0} for user {1}", type, principalID);
                 return null;
+            }
+            
+//            m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                "[XINVENTORY SERVICE]: Found folder {0} {1} for type {2} for user {3}", 
+//                folders[0].folderName, folders[0].folderID, type, principalID);
 
             return ConvertToOpenSim(folders[0]);
         }
 
-        public InventoryCollection GetFolderContent(UUID principalID, UUID folderID)
+        public virtual InventoryCollection GetFolderContent(UUID principalID, UUID folderID)
         {
             // This method doesn't receive a valud principal id from the
             // connector. So we disregard the principal and look
             // by ID.
             //
-            m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY]: Fetch contents for folder {0}", folderID.ToString());
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY SERVICE]: Fetch contents for folder {0}", folderID.ToString());
             InventoryCollection inventory = new InventoryCollection();
             inventory.UserID = principalID;
             inventory.Folders = new List<InventoryFolderBase>();
@@ -233,7 +256,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
 
             foreach (XInventoryFolder x in folders)
             {
-                m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY]: Adding folder {0} to response", x.folderName);
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY]: Adding folder {0} to response", x.folderName);
                 inventory.Folders.Add(ConvertToOpenSim(x));
             }
 
@@ -243,22 +266,24 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
 
             foreach (XInventoryItem i in items)
             {
-                m_log.DebugFormat("[INVENTORY]: Adding item {0} to response", i.inventoryName);
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY]: Adding item {0} to response", i.inventoryName);
                 inventory.Items.Add(ConvertToOpenSim(i));
             }
 
             return inventory;
         }
         
-        public List<InventoryItemBase> GetFolderItems(UUID principalID, UUID folderID)
+        public virtual List<InventoryItemBase> GetFolderItems(UUID principalID, UUID folderID)
         {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[XINVENTORY]: Fetch items for folder {0}", folderID);
+            
             // Since we probably don't get a valid principal here, either ...
             //
             List<InventoryItemBase> invItems = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
 
             XInventoryItem[] items = m_Database.GetItems(
-                    new string[] { "parentFolderID"},
-                    new string[] { UUID.Zero.ToString() });
+                    new string[] { "parentFolderID" },
+                    new string[] { folderID.ToString() });
 
             foreach (XInventoryItem i in items)
                 invItems.Add(ConvertToOpenSim(i));
@@ -266,18 +291,40 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return invItems;
         }
 
-        public bool AddFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        public virtual bool AddFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
         {
+            InventoryFolderBase check = GetFolder(folder);
+            if (check != null)
+                return false;
+
             XInventoryFolder xFolder = ConvertFromOpenSim(folder);
             return m_Database.StoreFolder(xFolder);
         }
 
-        public bool UpdateFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        public virtual bool UpdateFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
         {
-            return AddFolder(folder);
+            XInventoryFolder xFolder = ConvertFromOpenSim(folder);
+            InventoryFolderBase check = GetFolder(folder);
+            if (check == null)
+                return AddFolder(folder);
+
+            if (check.Type != -1 || xFolder.type != -1)
+            {
+                if (xFolder.version > check.Version)
+                    return false;
+                check.Version = (ushort)xFolder.version;
+                xFolder = ConvertFromOpenSim(check);
+                return m_Database.StoreFolder(xFolder);
+            }
+
+            if (xFolder.version < check.Version)
+                xFolder.version = check.Version;
+            xFolder.folderID = check.ID;
+
+            return m_Database.StoreFolder(xFolder);
         }
 
-        public bool MoveFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        public virtual bool MoveFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
         {
             XInventoryFolder[] x = m_Database.GetFolders(
                     new string[] { "folderID" },
@@ -293,12 +340,17 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
 
         // We don't check the principal's ID here
         //
-        public bool DeleteFolders(UUID principalID, List<UUID> folderIDs)
+        public virtual bool DeleteFolders(UUID principalID, List<UUID> folderIDs)
         {
+            if (!m_AllowDelete)
+                return false;
+
             // Ignore principal ID, it's bogus at connector level
             //
             foreach (UUID id in folderIDs)
             {
+                if (!ParentIsTrash(id))
+                    continue;
                 InventoryFolderBase f = new InventoryFolderBase();
                 f.ID = id;
                 PurgeFolder(f);
@@ -308,8 +360,14 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return true;
         }
 
-        public bool PurgeFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        public virtual bool PurgeFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
         {
+            if (!m_AllowDelete)
+                return false;
+
+            if (!ParentIsTrash(folder.ID))
+                return false;
+
             XInventoryFolder[] subFolders = m_Database.GetFolders(
                     new string[] { "parentFolderID" },
                     new string[] { folder.ID.ToString() });
@@ -325,17 +383,28 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return true;
         }
 
-        public bool AddItem(InventoryItemBase item)
+        public virtual bool AddItem(InventoryItemBase item)
         {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                "[XINVENTORY SERVICE]: Adding item {0} to folder {1} for {2}", item.ID, item.Folder, item.Owner);
+            
             return m_Database.StoreItem(ConvertFromOpenSim(item));
         }
 
-        public bool UpdateItem(InventoryItemBase item)
+        public virtual bool UpdateItem(InventoryItemBase item)
         {
+//            throw new Exception("urrgh");
+            if (!m_AllowDelete)
+                if (item.AssetType == (sbyte)AssetType.Link || item.AssetType == (sbyte)AssetType.LinkFolder)
+                    return false;
+
+//            m_log.InfoFormat(
+//                "[XINVENTORY SERVICE]: Updating item {0} {1} in folder {2}", item.Name, item.ID, item.Folder);
+
             return m_Database.StoreItem(ConvertFromOpenSim(item));
         }
 
-        public bool MoveItems(UUID principalID, List<InventoryItemBase> items)
+        public virtual bool MoveItems(UUID principalID, List<InventoryItemBase> items)
         {
             // Principal is b0rked. *sigh*
             //
@@ -347,17 +416,38 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return true;
         }
 
-        public bool DeleteItems(UUID principalID, List<UUID> itemIDs)
+        public virtual bool DeleteItems(UUID principalID, List<UUID> itemIDs)
         {
-            // Just use the ID... *facepalms*
-            //
-            foreach (UUID id in itemIDs)
-                m_Database.DeleteItems("inventoryID", id.ToString());
+            if (!m_AllowDelete)
+            {
+                // We must still allow links and links to folders to be deleted, otherwise they will build up
+                // in the player's inventory until they can no longer log in.  Deletions of links due to code bugs or
+                // similar is inconvenient but on a par with accidental movement of items.  The original item is never
+                // touched.
+                foreach (UUID id in itemIDs)
+                {
+                    if (!m_Database.DeleteItems(
+                        new string[] { "inventoryID", "assetType" },
+                        new string[] { id.ToString(), ((sbyte)AssetType.Link).ToString() }))
+                    {
+                        m_Database.DeleteItems(
+                            new string[] { "inventoryID", "assetType" },
+                            new string[] { id.ToString(), ((sbyte)AssetType.LinkFolder).ToString() });
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // Just use the ID... *facepalms*
+                //
+                foreach (UUID id in itemIDs)
+                    m_Database.DeleteItems("inventoryID", id.ToString());
+            }
 
             return true;
         }
 
-        public InventoryItemBase GetItem(InventoryItemBase item)
+        public virtual InventoryItemBase GetItem(InventoryItemBase item)
         {
             XInventoryItem[] items = m_Database.GetItems(
                     new string[] { "inventoryID" },
@@ -369,7 +459,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return ConvertToOpenSim(items[0]);
         }
 
-        public InventoryFolderBase GetFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        public virtual InventoryFolderBase GetFolder(InventoryFolderBase folder)
         {
             XInventoryFolder[] folders = m_Database.GetFolders(
                     new string[] { "folderID"},
@@ -381,12 +471,12 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return ConvertToOpenSim(folders[0]);
         }
 
-        public List<InventoryItemBase> GetActiveGestures(UUID principalID)
+        public virtual List<InventoryItemBase> GetActiveGestures(UUID principalID)
         {
             XInventoryItem[] items = m_Database.GetActiveGestures(principalID);
 
             if (items.Length == 0)
-                return null;
+                return new List<InventoryItemBase>();
 
             List<InventoryItemBase> ret = new List<InventoryItemBase>();
             
@@ -396,7 +486,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return ret;
         }
 
-        public int GetAssetPermissions(UUID principalID, UUID assetID)
+        public virtual int GetAssetPermissions(UUID principalID, UUID assetID)
         {
             return m_Database.GetAssetPermissions(principalID, assetID);
         }
@@ -421,7 +511,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
 
         // CM Helpers
         //
-        private InventoryFolderBase ConvertToOpenSim(XInventoryFolder folder)
+        protected InventoryFolderBase ConvertToOpenSim(XInventoryFolder folder)
         {
             InventoryFolderBase newFolder = new InventoryFolderBase();
 
@@ -435,7 +525,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return newFolder;
         }
 
-        private XInventoryFolder ConvertFromOpenSim(InventoryFolderBase folder)
+        protected XInventoryFolder ConvertFromOpenSim(InventoryFolderBase folder)
         {
             XInventoryFolder newFolder = new XInventoryFolder();
 
@@ -449,7 +539,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return newFolder;
         }
 
-        private InventoryItemBase ConvertToOpenSim(XInventoryItem item)
+        protected InventoryItemBase ConvertToOpenSim(XInventoryItem item)
         {
             InventoryItemBase newItem = new InventoryItemBase();
 
@@ -460,7 +550,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             newItem.ID = item.inventoryID;
             newItem.InvType = item.invType;
             newItem.Folder = item.parentFolderID;
-            newItem.CreatorId = item.creatorID.ToString();
+            newItem.CreatorIdentification = item.creatorID;
             newItem.Description = item.inventoryDescription;
             newItem.NextPermissions = (uint)item.inventoryNextPermissions;
             newItem.CurrentPermissions = (uint)item.inventoryCurrentPermissions;
@@ -468,7 +558,10 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             newItem.EveryOnePermissions = (uint)item.inventoryEveryOnePermissions;
             newItem.GroupPermissions = (uint)item.inventoryGroupPermissions;
             newItem.GroupID = item.groupID;
-            newItem.GroupOwned = item.groupOwned;
+            if (item.groupOwned == 0)
+                newItem.GroupOwned = false;
+            else
+                newItem.GroupOwned = true;
             newItem.SalePrice = item.salePrice;
             newItem.SaleType = (byte)item.saleType;
             newItem.Flags = (uint)item.flags;
@@ -477,7 +570,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             return newItem;
         }
 
-        private XInventoryItem ConvertFromOpenSim(InventoryItemBase item)
+        protected XInventoryItem ConvertFromOpenSim(InventoryItemBase item)
         {
             XInventoryItem newItem = new XInventoryItem();
 
@@ -488,7 +581,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             newItem.inventoryID = item.ID;
             newItem.invType = item.InvType;
             newItem.parentFolderID = item.Folder;
-            newItem.creatorID = item.CreatorIdAsUuid;
+            newItem.creatorID = item.CreatorIdentification;
             newItem.inventoryDescription = item.Description;
             newItem.inventoryNextPermissions = (int)item.NextPermissions;
             newItem.inventoryCurrentPermissions = (int)item.CurrentPermissions;
@@ -496,7 +589,10 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
             newItem.inventoryEveryOnePermissions = (int)item.EveryOnePermissions;
             newItem.inventoryGroupPermissions = (int)item.GroupPermissions;
             newItem.groupID = item.GroupID;
-            newItem.groupOwned = item.GroupOwned;
+            if (item.GroupOwned)
+                newItem.groupOwned = 1;
+            else
+                newItem.groupOwned = 0;
             newItem.salePrice = item.SalePrice;
             newItem.saleType = (int)item.SaleType;
             newItem.flags = (int)item.Flags;
@@ -504,5 +600,32 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.InventoryService
 
             return newItem;
         }
+
+        private bool ParentIsTrash(UUID folderID)
+        {
+            XInventoryFolder[] folder = m_Database.GetFolders(new string[] {"folderID"}, new string[] {folderID.ToString()});
+            if (folder.Length < 1)
+                return false;
+
+            if (folder[0].type == (int)AssetType.TrashFolder)
+                return true;
+
+            UUID parentFolder = folder[0].parentFolderID;
+
+            while (parentFolder != UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                XInventoryFolder[] parent = m_Database.GetFolders(new string[] {"folderID"}, new string[] {parentFolder.ToString()});
+                if (parent.Length < 1)
+                    return false;
+
+                if (parent[0].type == (int)AssetType.TrashFolder)
+                    return true;
+                if (parent[0].type == (int)AssetType.RootFolder)
+                    return false;
+
+                parentFolder = parent[0].parentFolderID;
+            }
+            return false;
+        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/LLLoginService/LLLoginResponse.cs b/OpenSim/Services/LLLoginService/LLLoginResponse.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..de05f28
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/LLLoginService/LLLoginResponse.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,1026 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using FriendInfo = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.FriendInfo;
+
+using log4net;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData;
+using OSDArray = OpenMetaverse.StructuredData.OSDArray;
+using OSDMap = OpenMetaverse.StructuredData.OSDMap;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.LLLoginService
+{
+    public class LLFailedLoginResponse : OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.FailedLoginResponse
+    {
+        protected string m_key;
+        protected string m_value;
+        protected string m_login;
+
+        public static LLFailedLoginResponse UserProblem;
+        public static LLFailedLoginResponse GridProblem;
+        public static LLFailedLoginResponse InventoryProblem;
+        public static LLFailedLoginResponse DeadRegionProblem;
+        public static LLFailedLoginResponse LoginBlockedProblem;
+        public static LLFailedLoginResponse UnverifiedAccountProblem;
+        public static LLFailedLoginResponse AlreadyLoggedInProblem;
+        public static LLFailedLoginResponse InternalError;
+
+        static LLFailedLoginResponse()
+        {
+            UserProblem = new LLFailedLoginResponse("key", 
+                "Could not authenticate your avatar. Please check your username and password, and check the grid if problems persist.",
+                "false");
+            GridProblem = new LLFailedLoginResponse("key",
+                "Error connecting to the desired location. Try connecting to another region.",
+                "false");
+            InventoryProblem = new LLFailedLoginResponse("key",
+                "The inventory service is not responding.  Please notify your login region operator.",
+                "false");
+            DeadRegionProblem = new LLFailedLoginResponse("key",
+                "The region you are attempting to log into is not responding. Please select another region and try again.",
+                "false");
+            LoginBlockedProblem = new LLFailedLoginResponse("presence",
+                "Logins are currently restricted. Please try again later.",
+                "false");
+            UnverifiedAccountProblem = new LLFailedLoginResponse("presence",
+                "Your account has not yet been verified. Please check " +
+                "your email and click the provided link.",
+                "false");
+            AlreadyLoggedInProblem = new LLFailedLoginResponse("presence",
+                "You appear to be already logged in. " +
+                "If this is not the case please wait for your session to timeout. " +
+                "If this takes longer than a few minutes please contact the grid owner. " +
+                "Please wait 5 minutes if you are going to connect to a region nearby to the region you were at previously.",
+                "false");
+            InternalError = new LLFailedLoginResponse("Internal Error", "Error generating Login Response", "false");
+        }
+
+        public LLFailedLoginResponse(string key, string value, string login)
+        {
+            m_key = key;
+            m_value = value;
+            m_login = login;
+        }
+
+        public override Hashtable ToHashtable()
+        {
+            Hashtable loginError = new Hashtable();
+            loginError["reason"] = m_key;
+            loginError["message"] = m_value;
+            loginError["login"] = m_login;
+            return loginError;
+        }
+
+        public override OSD ToOSDMap()
+        {
+            OSDMap map = new OSDMap();
+
+            map["reason"] = OSD.FromString(m_key);
+            map["message"] = OSD.FromString(m_value);
+            map["login"] = OSD.FromString(m_login);
+
+            return map;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// A class to handle LL login response.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class LLLoginResponse : OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.LoginResponse
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        private static Hashtable globalTexturesHash;
+        // Global Textures
+        private static string sunTexture = "cce0f112-878f-4586-a2e2-a8f104bba271";
+        private static string cloudTexture = "dc4b9f0b-d008-45c6-96a4-01dd947ac621";
+        private static string moonTexture = "ec4b9f0b-d008-45c6-96a4-01dd947ac621";
+
+        private Hashtable loginFlagsHash;
+        private Hashtable uiConfigHash;
+
+        private ArrayList loginFlags;
+        private ArrayList globalTextures;
+        private ArrayList eventCategories;
+        private ArrayList uiConfig;
+        private ArrayList classifiedCategories;
+        private ArrayList inventoryRoot;
+        private ArrayList initialOutfit;
+        private ArrayList agentInventory;
+        private ArrayList inventoryLibraryOwner;
+        private ArrayList inventoryLibRoot;
+        private ArrayList inventoryLibrary;
+        private ArrayList activeGestures;
+
+        private UserInfo userProfile;
+
+        private UUID agentID;
+        private UUID sessionID;
+        private UUID secureSessionID;
+
+        // Login Flags
+        private string dst;
+        private string stipendSinceLogin;
+        private string gendered;
+        private string everLoggedIn;
+        private string login;
+        private uint simPort;
+        private uint simHttpPort;
+        private string simAddress;
+        private string agentAccess;
+        private string agentAccessMax;
+        private Int32 circuitCode;
+        private uint regionX;
+        private uint regionY;
+
+        // Login
+        private string firstname;
+        private string lastname;
+
+        // Web map
+        private string mapTileURL;
+
+        private string searchURL;
+
+        // Error Flags
+        private string errorReason;
+        private string errorMessage;
+
+        private string welcomeMessage;
+        private string startLocation;
+        private string allowFirstLife;
+        private string home;
+        private string seedCapability;
+        private string lookAt;
+
+        private BuddyList m_buddyList = null;
+
+        private string currency;
+
+        static LLLoginResponse()
+        {
+            // This is being set, but it's not used
+            // not sure why.
+            globalTexturesHash = new Hashtable();
+            globalTexturesHash["sun_texture_id"] = sunTexture;
+            globalTexturesHash["cloud_texture_id"] = cloudTexture;
+            globalTexturesHash["moon_texture_id"] = moonTexture;
+        }
+
+        public LLLoginResponse()
+        {
+            loginFlags = new ArrayList();
+            globalTextures = new ArrayList();
+            eventCategories = new ArrayList();
+            uiConfig = new ArrayList();
+            classifiedCategories = new ArrayList();
+
+            uiConfigHash = new Hashtable();
+
+            // defaultXmlRpcResponse = new XmlRpcResponse();
+            userProfile = new UserInfo();
+            inventoryRoot = new ArrayList();
+            initialOutfit = new ArrayList();
+            agentInventory = new ArrayList();
+            inventoryLibrary = new ArrayList();
+            inventoryLibraryOwner = new ArrayList();
+            activeGestures = new ArrayList();
+
+            SetDefaultValues();
+        }
+
+        public LLLoginResponse(UserAccount account, AgentCircuitData aCircuit, GridUserInfo pinfo,
+            GridRegion destination, List<InventoryFolderBase> invSkel, FriendInfo[] friendsList, ILibraryService libService,
+            string where, string startlocation, Vector3 position, Vector3 lookAt, List<InventoryItemBase> gestures, string message,
+            GridRegion home, IPEndPoint clientIP, string mapTileURL, string searchURL, string currency)
+            : this()
+        {
+            FillOutInventoryData(invSkel, libService);
+
+            FillOutActiveGestures(gestures);
+
+            CircuitCode = (int)aCircuit.circuitcode;
+            Lastname = account.LastName;
+            Firstname = account.FirstName;
+            AgentID = account.PrincipalID;
+            SessionID = aCircuit.SessionID;
+            SecureSessionID = aCircuit.SecureSessionID;
+            Message = message;
+            BuddList = ConvertFriendListItem(friendsList);
+            StartLocation = where;
+            MapTileURL = mapTileURL;
+            SearchURL = searchURL;
+            Currency = currency;
+
+            FillOutHomeData(pinfo, home);
+            LookAt = String.Format("[r{0},r{1},r{2}]", lookAt.X, lookAt.Y, lookAt.Z);
+
+            FillOutRegionData(destination);
+
+            FillOutSeedCap(aCircuit, destination, clientIP);
+            
+        }
+
+        private void FillOutInventoryData(List<InventoryFolderBase> invSkel, ILibraryService libService)
+        {
+            InventoryData inventData = null;
+
+            try
+            {
+                inventData = GetInventorySkeleton(invSkel);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat(
+                    "[LLLOGIN SERVICE]: Error processing inventory skeleton of agent {0} - {1}",
+                    agentID, e);
+
+                // ignore and continue
+            }
+
+            if (inventData != null)
+            {
+                ArrayList AgentInventoryArray = inventData.InventoryArray;
+
+                Hashtable InventoryRootHash = new Hashtable();
+                InventoryRootHash["folder_id"] = inventData.RootFolderID.ToString();
+                InventoryRoot = new ArrayList();
+                InventoryRoot.Add(InventoryRootHash);
+                InventorySkeleton = AgentInventoryArray;
+            }
+
+            // Inventory Library Section
+            if (libService != null && libService.LibraryRootFolder != null)
+            {
+                Hashtable InventoryLibRootHash = new Hashtable();
+                InventoryLibRootHash["folder_id"] = "00000112-000f-0000-0000-000100bba000";
+                InventoryLibRoot = new ArrayList();
+                InventoryLibRoot.Add(InventoryLibRootHash);
+
+                InventoryLibraryOwner = GetLibraryOwner(libService.LibraryRootFolder);
+                InventoryLibrary = GetInventoryLibrary(libService);
+            }
+        }
+
+        private void FillOutActiveGestures(List<InventoryItemBase> gestures)
+        {
+            ArrayList list = new ArrayList();
+            if (gestures != null)
+            {
+                foreach (InventoryItemBase gesture in gestures)
+                {
+                    Hashtable item = new Hashtable();
+                    item["item_id"] = gesture.ID.ToString();
+                    item["asset_id"] = gesture.AssetID.ToString();
+                    list.Add(item);
+                }
+            }
+            ActiveGestures = list;
+        }
+
+        private void FillOutHomeData(GridUserInfo pinfo, GridRegion home)
+        {
+            int x = 1000 * (int)Constants.RegionSize, y = 1000 * (int)Constants.RegionSize;
+            if (home != null)
+            {
+                x = home.RegionLocX;
+                y = home.RegionLocY;
+            }
+
+            Home = string.Format(
+                        "{{'region_handle':[r{0},r{1}], 'position':[r{2},r{3},r{4}], 'look_at':[r{5},r{6},r{7}]}}",
+                        x,
+                        y,
+                        pinfo.HomePosition.X, pinfo.HomePosition.Y, pinfo.HomePosition.Z,
+                        pinfo.HomeLookAt.X, pinfo.HomeLookAt.Y, pinfo.HomeLookAt.Z);
+
+        }
+
+        private void FillOutRegionData(GridRegion destination)
+        {
+            IPEndPoint endPoint = destination.ExternalEndPoint;
+            if (endPoint == null) return;
+            SimAddress = endPoint.Address.ToString();
+            SimPort = (uint)endPoint.Port;
+            RegionX = (uint)destination.RegionLocX;
+            RegionY = (uint)destination.RegionLocY;
+        }
+
+        private void FillOutSeedCap(AgentCircuitData aCircuit, GridRegion destination, IPEndPoint ipepClient)
+        {
+            SeedCapability =  destination.ServerURI + CapsUtil.GetCapsSeedPath(aCircuit.CapsPath);
+        }
+
+        private void SetDefaultValues()
+        {
+            DST = TimeZone.CurrentTimeZone.IsDaylightSavingTime(DateTime.Now) ? "Y" : "N";
+            StipendSinceLogin = "N";
+            Gendered = "Y";
+            EverLoggedIn = "Y";
+            login = "false";
+            firstname = "Test";
+            lastname = "User";
+            agentAccess = "M";
+            agentAccessMax = "A";
+            startLocation = "last";
+            allowFirstLife = "Y";
+
+            ErrorMessage = "You have entered an invalid name/password combination.  Check Caps/lock.";
+            ErrorReason = "key";
+            welcomeMessage = "Welcome to OpenSim!";
+            seedCapability = String.Empty;
+            home = "{'region_handle':[r" + (1000*Constants.RegionSize).ToString() + ",r" + (1000*Constants.RegionSize).ToString() + "], 'position':[r" +
+                   userProfile.homepos.X.ToString() + ",r" + userProfile.homepos.Y.ToString() + ",r" +
+                   userProfile.homepos.Z.ToString() + "], 'look_at':[r" + userProfile.homelookat.X.ToString() + ",r" +
+                   userProfile.homelookat.Y.ToString() + ",r" + userProfile.homelookat.Z.ToString() + "]}";
+            lookAt = "[r0.99949799999999999756,r0.03166859999999999814,r0]";
+            RegionX = (uint) 255232;
+            RegionY = (uint) 254976;
+
+            // Classifieds;
+            AddClassifiedCategory((Int32) 1, "Shopping");
+            AddClassifiedCategory((Int32) 2, "Land Rental");
+            AddClassifiedCategory((Int32) 3, "Property Rental");
+            AddClassifiedCategory((Int32) 4, "Special Attraction");
+            AddClassifiedCategory((Int32) 5, "New Products");
+            AddClassifiedCategory((Int32) 6, "Employment");
+            AddClassifiedCategory((Int32) 7, "Wanted");
+            AddClassifiedCategory((Int32) 8, "Service");
+            AddClassifiedCategory((Int32) 9, "Personal");
+
+            SessionID = UUID.Random();
+            SecureSessionID = UUID.Random();
+            AgentID = UUID.Random();
+
+            Hashtable InitialOutfitHash = new Hashtable();
+            InitialOutfitHash["folder_name"] = "Nightclub Female";
+            InitialOutfitHash["gender"] = "female";
+            initialOutfit.Add(InitialOutfitHash);
+            mapTileURL = String.Empty;
+            searchURL = String.Empty;
+
+            currency = String.Empty;
+        }
+
+
+        public override Hashtable ToHashtable()
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                Hashtable responseData = new Hashtable();
+
+                loginFlagsHash = new Hashtable();
+                loginFlagsHash["daylight_savings"] = DST;
+                loginFlagsHash["stipend_since_login"] = StipendSinceLogin;
+                loginFlagsHash["gendered"] = Gendered;
+                loginFlagsHash["ever_logged_in"] = EverLoggedIn;
+                loginFlags.Add(loginFlagsHash);
+
+                responseData["first_name"] = Firstname;
+                responseData["last_name"] = Lastname;
+                responseData["agent_access"] = agentAccess;
+                responseData["agent_access_max"] = agentAccessMax;
+
+                globalTextures.Add(globalTexturesHash);
+                // this.eventCategories.Add(this.eventCategoriesHash);
+
+                AddToUIConfig("allow_first_life", allowFirstLife);
+                uiConfig.Add(uiConfigHash);
+
+                responseData["sim_port"] = (Int32) SimPort;
+                responseData["sim_ip"] = SimAddress;
+                responseData["http_port"] = (Int32)SimHttpPort;
+
+                responseData["agent_id"] = AgentID.ToString();
+                responseData["session_id"] = SessionID.ToString();
+                responseData["secure_session_id"] = SecureSessionID.ToString();
+                responseData["circuit_code"] = CircuitCode;
+                responseData["seconds_since_epoch"] = (Int32) (DateTime.UtcNow - new DateTime(1970, 1, 1)).TotalSeconds;
+                responseData["login-flags"] = loginFlags;
+                responseData["global-textures"] = globalTextures;
+                responseData["seed_capability"] = seedCapability;
+
+                responseData["event_categories"] = eventCategories;
+                responseData["event_notifications"] = new ArrayList(); // todo
+                responseData["classified_categories"] = classifiedCategories;
+                responseData["ui-config"] = uiConfig;
+
+                if (agentInventory != null)
+                {
+                    responseData["inventory-skeleton"] = agentInventory;
+                    responseData["inventory-root"] = inventoryRoot;
+                }
+                responseData["inventory-skel-lib"] = inventoryLibrary;
+                responseData["inventory-lib-root"] = inventoryLibRoot;
+                responseData["gestures"] = activeGestures;
+                responseData["inventory-lib-owner"] = inventoryLibraryOwner;
+                responseData["initial-outfit"] = initialOutfit;
+                responseData["start_location"] = startLocation;
+                responseData["seed_capability"] = seedCapability;
+                responseData["home"] = home;
+                responseData["look_at"] = lookAt;
+                responseData["message"] = welcomeMessage;
+                responseData["region_x"] = (Int32)(RegionX);
+                responseData["region_y"] = (Int32)(RegionY);
+
+                if (searchURL != String.Empty)
+                    responseData["search"] = searchURL;
+
+                if (mapTileURL != String.Empty)
+                    responseData["map-server-url"] = mapTileURL;
+
+                if (m_buddyList != null)
+                {
+                    responseData["buddy-list"] = m_buddyList.ToArray();
+                }
+
+                if (currency != String.Empty)
+                {
+                    // responseData["real_currency"] = currency;
+                    responseData["currency"] = currency;
+                }
+
+                responseData["login"] = "true";
+
+                return responseData;
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[CLIENT]: LoginResponse: Error creating Hashtable Response: " + e.Message);
+
+                return LLFailedLoginResponse.InternalError.ToHashtable();
+            }
+        }
+
+        public override OSD ToOSDMap()
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                OSDMap map = new OSDMap();
+
+                map["first_name"] = OSD.FromString(Firstname);
+                map["last_name"] = OSD.FromString(Lastname);
+                map["agent_access"] = OSD.FromString(agentAccess);
+                map["agent_access_max"] = OSD.FromString(agentAccessMax);
+
+                map["sim_port"] = OSD.FromInteger(SimPort);
+                map["sim_ip"] = OSD.FromString(SimAddress);
+
+                map["agent_id"] = OSD.FromUUID(AgentID);
+                map["session_id"] = OSD.FromUUID(SessionID);
+                map["secure_session_id"] = OSD.FromUUID(SecureSessionID);
+                map["circuit_code"] = OSD.FromInteger(CircuitCode);
+                map["seconds_since_epoch"] = OSD.FromInteger((int)(DateTime.UtcNow - new DateTime(1970, 1, 1)).TotalSeconds);
+
+                #region Login Flags
+
+                OSDMap loginFlagsLLSD = new OSDMap();
+                loginFlagsLLSD["daylight_savings"] = OSD.FromString(DST);
+                loginFlagsLLSD["stipend_since_login"] = OSD.FromString(StipendSinceLogin);
+                loginFlagsLLSD["gendered"] = OSD.FromString(Gendered);
+                loginFlagsLLSD["ever_logged_in"] = OSD.FromString(EverLoggedIn);
+                map["login-flags"] = WrapOSDMap(loginFlagsLLSD);
+
+                #endregion Login Flags
+
+                #region Global Textures
+
+                OSDMap globalTexturesLLSD = new OSDMap();
+                globalTexturesLLSD["sun_texture_id"] = OSD.FromString(SunTexture);
+                globalTexturesLLSD["cloud_texture_id"] = OSD.FromString(CloudTexture);
+                globalTexturesLLSD["moon_texture_id"] = OSD.FromString(MoonTexture);
+
+                map["global-textures"] = WrapOSDMap(globalTexturesLLSD);
+
+                #endregion Global Textures
+
+                map["seed_capability"] = OSD.FromString(seedCapability);
+
+                map["event_categories"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(eventCategories);
+                //map["event_notifications"] = new OSDArray(); // todo
+                map["classified_categories"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(classifiedCategories);
+
+                #region UI Config
+
+                OSDMap uiConfigLLSD = new OSDMap();
+                uiConfigLLSD["allow_first_life"] = OSD.FromString(allowFirstLife);
+                map["ui-config"] = WrapOSDMap(uiConfigLLSD);
+
+                #endregion UI Config
+
+                #region Inventory
+
+                map["inventory-skeleton"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(agentInventory);
+
+                map["inventory-skel-lib"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(inventoryLibrary);
+                map["inventory-root"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(inventoryRoot); ;
+                map["inventory-lib-root"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(inventoryLibRoot);
+                map["inventory-lib-owner"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(inventoryLibraryOwner);
+
+                #endregion Inventory
+
+                map["gestures"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(activeGestures);
+
+                map["initial-outfit"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(initialOutfit);
+                map["start_location"] = OSD.FromString(startLocation);
+
+                map["seed_capability"] = OSD.FromString(seedCapability);
+                map["home"] = OSD.FromString(home);
+                map["look_at"] = OSD.FromString(lookAt);
+                map["message"] = OSD.FromString(welcomeMessage);
+                map["region_x"] = OSD.FromInteger(RegionX);
+                map["region_y"] = OSD.FromInteger(RegionY);
+
+                if (mapTileURL != String.Empty)
+                    map["map-server-url"] = OSD.FromString(mapTileURL);
+
+                if (searchURL != String.Empty)
+                    map["search"] = OSD.FromString(searchURL);
+
+                if (m_buddyList != null)
+                {
+                    map["buddy-list"] = ArrayListToOSDArray(m_buddyList.ToArray());
+                }
+
+                map["login"] = OSD.FromString("true");
+
+                return map;
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Warn("[CLIENT]: LoginResponse: Error creating LLSD Response: " + e.Message);
+
+                return LLFailedLoginResponse.InternalError.ToOSDMap();
+            }
+        }
+
+        public OSDArray ArrayListToOSDArray(ArrayList arrlst)
+        {
+            OSDArray llsdBack = new OSDArray();
+            foreach (Hashtable ht in arrlst)
+            {
+                OSDMap mp = new OSDMap();
+                foreach (DictionaryEntry deHt in ht)
+                {
+                    mp.Add((string)deHt.Key, OSDString.FromObject(deHt.Value));
+                }
+                llsdBack.Add(mp);
+            }
+            return llsdBack;
+        }
+
+        private static OSDArray WrapOSDMap(OSDMap wrapMe)
+        {
+            OSDArray array = new OSDArray();
+            array.Add(wrapMe);
+            return array;
+        }
+
+        public void SetEventCategories(string category, string value)
+        {
+            //  this.eventCategoriesHash[category] = value;
+            //TODO
+        }
+
+        public void AddToUIConfig(string itemName, string item)
+        {
+            uiConfigHash[itemName] = item;
+        }
+
+        public void AddClassifiedCategory(Int32 ID, string categoryName)
+        {
+            Hashtable hash = new Hashtable();
+            hash["category_name"] = categoryName;
+            hash["category_id"] = ID;
+            classifiedCategories.Add(hash);
+            // this.classifiedCategoriesHash.Clear();
+        }
+
+
+        private static LLLoginResponse.BuddyList ConvertFriendListItem(FriendInfo[] friendsList)
+        {
+            LLLoginResponse.BuddyList buddylistreturn = new LLLoginResponse.BuddyList();
+            foreach (FriendInfo finfo in friendsList)
+            {
+                if (finfo.TheirFlags == -1)
+                    continue;
+                LLLoginResponse.BuddyList.BuddyInfo buddyitem = new LLLoginResponse.BuddyList.BuddyInfo(finfo.Friend);
+                // finfo.Friend may not be a simple uuid
+                UUID friendID = UUID.Zero;
+                if (UUID.TryParse(finfo.Friend, out friendID))
+                    buddyitem.BuddyID = finfo.Friend;
+                else
+                {
+                    string tmp;
+                    if (Util.ParseUniversalUserIdentifier(finfo.Friend, out friendID, out tmp, out tmp, out tmp, out tmp))
+                        buddyitem.BuddyID = friendID.ToString();
+                    else
+                        // junk entry
+                        continue;
+                }
+                buddyitem.BuddyRightsHave = (int)finfo.TheirFlags;
+                buddyitem.BuddyRightsGiven = (int)finfo.MyFlags;
+                buddylistreturn.AddNewBuddy(buddyitem);
+            }
+            return buddylistreturn;
+        }
+
+        private InventoryData GetInventorySkeleton(List<InventoryFolderBase> folders)
+        {
+            UUID rootID = UUID.Zero;
+            ArrayList AgentInventoryArray = new ArrayList();
+            Hashtable TempHash;
+            foreach (InventoryFolderBase InvFolder in folders)
+            {
+                if (InvFolder.ParentID == UUID.Zero && InvFolder.Name == "My Inventory")
+                {
+                    rootID = InvFolder.ID;
+                }
+                TempHash = new Hashtable();
+                TempHash["name"] = InvFolder.Name;
+                TempHash["parent_id"] = InvFolder.ParentID.ToString();
+                TempHash["version"] = (Int32)InvFolder.Version;
+                TempHash["type_default"] = (Int32)InvFolder.Type;
+                TempHash["folder_id"] = InvFolder.ID.ToString();
+                AgentInventoryArray.Add(TempHash);
+            }
+
+            return new InventoryData(AgentInventoryArray, rootID);
+
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Converts the inventory library skeleton into the form required by the rpc request.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        protected virtual ArrayList GetInventoryLibrary(ILibraryService library)
+        {
+            Dictionary<UUID, InventoryFolderImpl> rootFolders = library.GetAllFolders();
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[LLOGIN]: Library has {0} folders", rootFolders.Count);
+            //Dictionary<UUID, InventoryFolderImpl> rootFolders = new Dictionary<UUID,InventoryFolderImpl>();
+            ArrayList folderHashes = new ArrayList();
+
+            foreach (InventoryFolderBase folder in rootFolders.Values)
+            {
+                Hashtable TempHash = new Hashtable();
+                TempHash["name"] = folder.Name;
+                TempHash["parent_id"] = folder.ParentID.ToString();
+                TempHash["version"] = (Int32)folder.Version;
+                TempHash["type_default"] = (Int32)folder.Type;
+                TempHash["folder_id"] = folder.ID.ToString();
+                folderHashes.Add(TempHash);
+            }
+
+            return folderHashes;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        ///
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns></returns>
+        protected virtual ArrayList GetLibraryOwner(InventoryFolderImpl libFolder)
+        {
+            //for now create random inventory library owner
+            Hashtable TempHash = new Hashtable();
+            TempHash["agent_id"] = "11111111-1111-0000-0000-000100bba000"; // libFolder.Owner
+            ArrayList inventoryLibOwner = new ArrayList();
+            inventoryLibOwner.Add(TempHash);
+            return inventoryLibOwner;
+        }
+
+        public class InventoryData
+        {
+            public ArrayList InventoryArray = null;
+            public UUID RootFolderID = UUID.Zero;
+
+            public InventoryData(ArrayList invList, UUID rootID)
+            {
+                InventoryArray = invList;
+                RootFolderID = rootID;
+            }
+        }
+
+        #region Properties
+
+        public string Login
+        {
+            get { return login; }
+            set { login = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string DST
+        {
+            get { return dst; }
+            set { dst = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string StipendSinceLogin
+        {
+            get { return stipendSinceLogin; }
+            set { stipendSinceLogin = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string Gendered
+        {
+            get { return gendered; }
+            set { gendered = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string EverLoggedIn
+        {
+            get { return everLoggedIn; }
+            set { everLoggedIn = value; }
+        }
+
+        public uint SimPort
+        {
+            get { return simPort; }
+            set { simPort = value; }
+        }
+
+        public uint SimHttpPort
+        {
+            get { return simHttpPort; }
+            set { simHttpPort = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string SimAddress
+        {
+            get { return simAddress; }
+            set { simAddress = value; }
+        }
+
+        public UUID AgentID
+        {
+            get { return agentID; }
+            set { agentID = value; }
+        }
+
+        public UUID SessionID
+        {
+            get { return sessionID; }
+            set { sessionID = value; }
+        }
+
+        public UUID SecureSessionID
+        {
+            get { return secureSessionID; }
+            set { secureSessionID = value; }
+        }
+
+        public Int32 CircuitCode
+        {
+            get { return circuitCode; }
+            set { circuitCode = value; }
+        }
+
+        public uint RegionX
+        {
+            get { return regionX; }
+            set { regionX = value; }
+        }
+
+        public uint RegionY
+        {
+            get { return regionY; }
+            set { regionY = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string SunTexture
+        {
+            get { return sunTexture; }
+            set { sunTexture = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string CloudTexture
+        {
+            get { return cloudTexture; }
+            set { cloudTexture = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string MoonTexture
+        {
+            get { return moonTexture; }
+            set { moonTexture = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string Firstname
+        {
+            get { return firstname; }
+            set { firstname = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string Lastname
+        {
+            get { return lastname; }
+            set { lastname = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string AgentAccess
+        {
+            get { return agentAccess; }
+            set { agentAccess = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string AgentAccessMax
+        {
+            get { return agentAccessMax; }
+            set { agentAccessMax = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string StartLocation
+        {
+            get { return startLocation; }
+            set { startLocation = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string LookAt
+        {
+            get { return lookAt; }
+            set { lookAt = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string SeedCapability
+        {
+            get { return seedCapability; }
+            set { seedCapability = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string ErrorReason
+        {
+            get { return errorReason; }
+            set { errorReason = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string ErrorMessage
+        {
+            get { return errorMessage; }
+            set { errorMessage = value; }
+        }
+
+        public ArrayList InventoryRoot
+        {
+            get { return inventoryRoot; }
+            set { inventoryRoot = value; }
+        }
+
+        public ArrayList InventorySkeleton
+        {
+            get { return agentInventory; }
+            set { agentInventory = value; }
+        }
+
+        public ArrayList InventoryLibrary
+        {
+            get { return inventoryLibrary; }
+            set { inventoryLibrary = value; }
+        }
+
+        public ArrayList InventoryLibraryOwner
+        {
+            get { return inventoryLibraryOwner; }
+            set { inventoryLibraryOwner = value; }
+        }
+
+        public ArrayList InventoryLibRoot
+        {
+            get { return inventoryLibRoot; }
+            set { inventoryLibRoot = value; }
+        }
+
+        public ArrayList ActiveGestures
+        {
+            get { return activeGestures; }
+            set { activeGestures = value; }
+        }
+                
+        public string Home
+        {
+            get { return home; }
+            set { home = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string MapTileURL
+        {
+            get { return mapTileURL; }
+            set { mapTileURL = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string SearchURL
+        {
+            get { return searchURL; }
+            set { searchURL = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string Message
+        {
+            get { return welcomeMessage; }
+            set { welcomeMessage = value; }
+        }
+
+        public BuddyList BuddList
+        {
+            get { return m_buddyList; }
+            set { m_buddyList = value; }
+        }
+
+        public string Currency
+        {
+            get { return currency; }
+            set { currency = value; }
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+        public class UserInfo
+        {
+            public string firstname;
+            public string lastname;
+            public ulong homeregionhandle;
+            public Vector3 homepos;
+            public Vector3 homelookat;
+        }
+
+        public class BuddyList
+        {
+            public List<BuddyInfo> Buddies = new List<BuddyInfo>();
+
+            public void AddNewBuddy(BuddyInfo buddy)
+            {
+                if (!Buddies.Contains(buddy))
+                {
+                    Buddies.Add(buddy);
+                }
+            }
+
+            public ArrayList ToArray()
+            {
+                ArrayList buddyArray = new ArrayList();
+                foreach (BuddyInfo buddy in Buddies)
+                {
+                    buddyArray.Add(buddy.ToHashTable());
+                }
+                return buddyArray;
+            }
+
+            public class BuddyInfo
+            {
+                public int BuddyRightsHave = 1;
+                public int BuddyRightsGiven = 1;
+                public string BuddyID;
+
+                public BuddyInfo(string buddyID)
+                {
+                    BuddyID = buddyID;
+                }
+
+                public BuddyInfo(UUID buddyID)
+                {
+                    BuddyID = buddyID.ToString();
+                }
+
+                public Hashtable ToHashTable()
+                {
+                    Hashtable hTable = new Hashtable();
+                    hTable["buddy_rights_has"] = BuddyRightsHave;
+                    hTable["buddy_rights_given"] = BuddyRightsGiven;
+                    hTable["buddy_id"] = BuddyID;
+                    return hTable;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/LLLoginService/LLLoginService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/LLLoginService/LLLoginService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..035980d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/LLLoginService/LLLoginService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,938 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+using System.Text.RegularExpressions;
+
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
+using OpenSim.Server.Base;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+using FriendInfo = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.FriendInfo;
+using OpenSim.Services.Connectors.Hypergrid;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.LLLoginService
+{
+    public class LLLoginService : ILoginService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        private static bool Initialized = false;
+
+        protected IUserAccountService m_UserAccountService;
+        protected IGridUserService m_GridUserService;
+        protected IAuthenticationService m_AuthenticationService;
+        protected IInventoryService m_InventoryService;
+        protected IGridService m_GridService;
+        protected IPresenceService m_PresenceService;
+        protected ISimulationService m_LocalSimulationService;
+        protected ISimulationService m_RemoteSimulationService;
+        protected ILibraryService m_LibraryService;
+        protected IFriendsService m_FriendsService;
+        protected IAvatarService m_AvatarService;
+        protected IUserAgentService m_UserAgentService;
+
+        protected GatekeeperServiceConnector m_GatekeeperConnector;
+
+        protected string m_DefaultRegionName;
+        protected string m_WelcomeMessage;
+        protected bool m_RequireInventory;
+        protected int m_MinLoginLevel;
+        protected string m_GatekeeperURL;
+        protected bool m_AllowRemoteSetLoginLevel;
+        protected string m_MapTileURL;
+        protected string m_SearchURL;
+        protected string m_Currency;
+
+        protected string m_AllowedClients;
+        protected string m_DeniedClients;
+
+        IConfig m_LoginServerConfig;
+//        IConfig m_ClientsConfig;
+
+        public LLLoginService(IConfigSource config, ISimulationService simService, ILibraryService libraryService)
+        {
+            m_LoginServerConfig = config.Configs["LoginService"];
+            if (m_LoginServerConfig == null)
+                throw new Exception(String.Format("No section LoginService in config file"));
+
+            string accountService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("UserAccountService", String.Empty);
+            string gridUserService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("GridUserService", String.Empty);
+            string agentService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("UserAgentService", String.Empty);
+            string authService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("AuthenticationService", String.Empty);
+            string invService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("InventoryService", String.Empty);
+            string gridService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("GridService", String.Empty);
+            string presenceService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("PresenceService", String.Empty);
+            string libService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("LibraryService", String.Empty);
+            string friendsService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("FriendsService", String.Empty);
+            string avatarService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("AvatarService", String.Empty);
+            string simulationService = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("SimulationService", String.Empty);
+
+            m_DefaultRegionName = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("DefaultRegion", String.Empty);
+            m_WelcomeMessage = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("WelcomeMessage", "Welcome to OpenSim!");
+            m_RequireInventory = m_LoginServerConfig.GetBoolean("RequireInventory", true);
+            m_AllowRemoteSetLoginLevel = m_LoginServerConfig.GetBoolean("AllowRemoteSetLoginLevel", false);
+            m_MinLoginLevel = m_LoginServerConfig.GetInt("MinLoginLevel", 0);
+            m_GatekeeperURL = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("GatekeeperURI", string.Empty);
+            m_MapTileURL = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("MapTileURL", string.Empty);
+            m_SearchURL = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("SearchURL", string.Empty);
+            m_Currency = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("Currency", string.Empty);
+
+            m_AllowedClients = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("AllowedClients", string.Empty);
+            m_DeniedClients = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString("DeniedClients", string.Empty);
+
+            // Clean up some of these vars
+            if (m_MapTileURL != String.Empty)
+            {
+                m_MapTileURL = m_MapTileURL.Trim();
+                if (!m_MapTileURL.EndsWith("/"))
+                    m_MapTileURL = m_MapTileURL + "/";
+            }
+
+            // These are required; the others aren't
+            if (accountService == string.Empty || authService == string.Empty)
+                throw new Exception("LoginService is missing service specifications");
+
+            // replace newlines in welcome message
+            m_WelcomeMessage = m_WelcomeMessage.Replace("\\n", "\n");
+
+            Object[] args = new Object[] { config };
+            m_UserAccountService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IUserAccountService>(accountService, args);
+            m_GridUserService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IGridUserService>(gridUserService, args);
+            Object[] authArgs = new Object[] { config, m_UserAccountService };
+            m_AuthenticationService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IAuthenticationService>(authService, authArgs);
+            m_InventoryService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IInventoryService>(invService, args);
+
+            if (gridService != string.Empty)
+                m_GridService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IGridService>(gridService, args);
+            if (presenceService != string.Empty)
+                m_PresenceService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IPresenceService>(presenceService, args);
+            if (avatarService != string.Empty)
+                m_AvatarService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IAvatarService>(avatarService, args);
+            if (friendsService != string.Empty)
+                m_FriendsService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IFriendsService>(friendsService, args);
+            if (simulationService != string.Empty)
+                m_RemoteSimulationService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<ISimulationService>(simulationService, args);
+            if (agentService != string.Empty)
+                m_UserAgentService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<IUserAgentService>(agentService, args);
+
+            //
+            // deal with the services given as argument
+            //
+            m_LocalSimulationService = simService;
+            if (libraryService != null)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Using LibraryService given as argument");
+                m_LibraryService = libraryService;
+            }
+            else if (libService != string.Empty)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Using instantiated LibraryService");
+                m_LibraryService = ServerUtils.LoadPlugin<ILibraryService>(libService, args);
+            }
+
+            m_GatekeeperConnector = new GatekeeperServiceConnector();
+
+            if (!Initialized)
+            {
+                Initialized = true;
+                RegisterCommands();
+            }
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Starting...");
+
+        }
+
+        public LLLoginService(IConfigSource config) : this(config, null, null)
+        {
+        }
+
+        public Hashtable SetLevel(string firstName, string lastName, string passwd, int level, IPEndPoint clientIP)
+        {
+            Hashtable response = new Hashtable();
+            response["success"] = "false";
+
+            if (!m_AllowRemoteSetLoginLevel)
+                return response;
+
+            try
+            {
+                UserAccount account = m_UserAccountService.GetUserAccount(UUID.Zero, firstName, lastName);
+                if (account == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Set Level failed, user {0} {1} not found", firstName, lastName);
+                    return response;
+                }
+
+                if (account.UserLevel < 200)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Set Level failed, reason: user level too low");
+                    return response;
+                }
+
+                //
+                // Authenticate this user
+                //
+                // We don't support clear passwords here
+                //
+                string token = m_AuthenticationService.Authenticate(account.PrincipalID, passwd, 30);
+                UUID secureSession = UUID.Zero;
+                if ((token == string.Empty) || (token != string.Empty && !UUID.TryParse(token, out secureSession)))
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: SetLevel failed, reason: authentication failed");
+                    return response;
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.Error("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: SetLevel failed, exception " + e.ToString());
+                return response;
+            }
+
+            m_MinLoginLevel = level;
+            m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login level set to {0} by {1} {2}", level, firstName, lastName);
+
+            response["success"] = true;
+            return response;
+        }
+
+        public LoginResponse Login(string firstName, string lastName, string passwd, string startLocation, UUID scopeID, 
+            string clientVersion, string channel, string mac, string id0, IPEndPoint clientIP)
+        {
+            bool success = false;
+            UUID session = UUID.Random();
+
+            m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login request for {0} {1} at {2} using viewer {3}, channel {4}, IP {5}, Mac {6}, Id0 {7}",
+                firstName, lastName, startLocation, clientVersion, channel, clientIP.Address.ToString(), mac, id0);
+            try
+            {
+                //
+                // Check client
+                //
+                if (m_AllowedClients != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Regex arx = new Regex(m_AllowedClients);
+                    Match am = arx.Match(clientVersion);
+
+                    if (!am.Success)
+                    {
+                        m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: client {0} is not allowed", clientVersion);
+                        return LLFailedLoginResponse.LoginBlockedProblem;
+                    }
+                }
+
+                if (m_DeniedClients != string.Empty)
+                {
+                    Regex drx = new Regex(m_DeniedClients);
+                    Match dm = drx.Match(clientVersion);
+
+                    if (dm.Success)
+                    {
+                        m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: client {0} is denied", clientVersion);
+                        return LLFailedLoginResponse.LoginBlockedProblem;
+                    }
+                }
+
+                //
+                // Get the account and check that it exists
+                //
+                UserAccount account = m_UserAccountService.GetUserAccount(scopeID, firstName, lastName);
+                if (account == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: user not found");
+                    return LLFailedLoginResponse.UserProblem;
+                }
+
+                if (account.UserLevel < 0)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: Unverified account");
+                    return LLFailedLoginResponse.UnverifiedAccountProblem;
+                }
+
+                if (account.UserLevel < m_MinLoginLevel)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: login is blocked for user level {0}", account.UserLevel);
+                    return LLFailedLoginResponse.LoginBlockedProblem;
+                }
+
+                // If a scope id is requested, check that the account is in
+                // that scope, or unscoped.
+                //
+                if (scopeID != UUID.Zero)
+                {
+                    if (account.ScopeID != scopeID && account.ScopeID != UUID.Zero)
+                    {
+                        m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: user not found");
+                        return LLFailedLoginResponse.UserProblem;
+                    }
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    scopeID = account.ScopeID;
+                }
+
+                //
+                // Authenticate this user
+                //
+                if (!passwd.StartsWith("$1$"))
+                    passwd = "$1$" + Util.Md5Hash(passwd);
+                passwd = passwd.Remove(0, 3); //remove $1$
+                string token = m_AuthenticationService.Authenticate(account.PrincipalID, passwd, 30);
+                UUID secureSession = UUID.Zero;
+                if ((token == string.Empty) || (token != string.Empty && !UUID.TryParse(token, out secureSession)))
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: authentication failed");
+                    return LLFailedLoginResponse.UserProblem;
+                }
+
+                //
+                // Get the user's inventory
+                //
+                if (m_RequireInventory && m_InventoryService == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: inventory service not set up");
+                    return LLFailedLoginResponse.InventoryProblem;
+                }
+                List<InventoryFolderBase> inventorySkel = m_InventoryService.GetInventorySkeleton(account.PrincipalID);
+                if (m_RequireInventory && ((inventorySkel == null) || (inventorySkel != null && inventorySkel.Count == 0)))
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: unable to retrieve user inventory");
+                    return LLFailedLoginResponse.InventoryProblem;
+                }
+
+                // Get active gestures
+                List<InventoryItemBase> gestures = m_InventoryService.GetActiveGestures(account.PrincipalID);
+//                m_log.DebugFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: {0} active gestures", gestures.Count);
+
+                //
+                // Login the presence
+                //
+                if (m_PresenceService != null)
+                {
+                    success = m_PresenceService.LoginAgent(account.PrincipalID.ToString(), session, secureSession);
+                    if (!success)
+                    {
+                        m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: could not login presence");
+                        return LLFailedLoginResponse.GridProblem;
+                    }
+                }
+
+                //
+                // Change Online status and get the home region
+                //
+                GridRegion home = null;
+                GridUserInfo guinfo = m_GridUserService.LoggedIn(account.PrincipalID.ToString());
+                if (guinfo != null && (guinfo.HomeRegionID != UUID.Zero) && m_GridService != null)
+                {
+                    home = m_GridService.GetRegionByUUID(scopeID, guinfo.HomeRegionID);
+                }
+                if (guinfo == null)
+                {
+                    // something went wrong, make something up, so that we don't have to test this anywhere else
+                    guinfo = new GridUserInfo();
+                    guinfo.LastPosition = guinfo.HomePosition = new Vector3(128, 128, 30);
+                }
+                
+                //
+                // Find the destination region/grid
+                //
+                string where = string.Empty;
+                Vector3 position = Vector3.Zero;
+                Vector3 lookAt = Vector3.Zero;
+                GridRegion gatekeeper = null;
+                TeleportFlags flags;
+                GridRegion destination = FindDestination(account, scopeID, guinfo, session, startLocation, home, out gatekeeper, out where, out position, out lookAt, out flags);
+                if (destination == null)
+                {
+                    m_PresenceService.LogoutAgent(session);
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: destination not found");
+                    return LLFailedLoginResponse.GridProblem;
+                }
+
+                if (account.UserLevel >= 200)
+                    flags |= TeleportFlags.Godlike;
+                //
+                // Get the avatar
+                //
+                AvatarAppearance avatar = null;
+                if (m_AvatarService != null)
+                {
+                    avatar = m_AvatarService.GetAppearance(account.PrincipalID);
+                }
+
+                //
+                // Instantiate/get the simulation interface and launch an agent at the destination
+                //
+                string reason = string.Empty;
+                GridRegion dest;
+                AgentCircuitData aCircuit = LaunchAgentAtGrid(gatekeeper, destination, account, avatar, session, secureSession, position, where, 
+                    clientVersion, channel, mac, id0, clientIP, flags, out where, out reason, out dest);
+                destination = dest;
+                if (aCircuit == null)
+                {
+                    m_PresenceService.LogoutAgent(session);
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Login failed, reason: {0}", reason);
+                    return new LLFailedLoginResponse("key", reason, "false");
+
+                }
+                // Get Friends list 
+                FriendInfo[] friendsList = new FriendInfo[0];
+                if (m_FriendsService != null)
+                {
+                    friendsList = m_FriendsService.GetFriends(account.PrincipalID);
+//                    m_log.DebugFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Retrieved {0} friends", friendsList.Length);
+                }
+
+                //
+                // Finally, fill out the response and return it
+                //
+                LLLoginResponse response = new LLLoginResponse(account, aCircuit, guinfo, destination, inventorySkel, friendsList, m_LibraryService,
+                    where, startLocation, position, lookAt, gestures, m_WelcomeMessage, home, clientIP, m_MapTileURL, m_SearchURL, m_Currency);
+
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: All clear. Sending login response to client.");
+                return response;
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Exception processing login for {0} {1}: {2} {3}", firstName, lastName, e.ToString(), e.StackTrace);
+                if (m_PresenceService != null)
+                    m_PresenceService.LogoutAgent(session);
+                return LLFailedLoginResponse.InternalError;
+            }
+        }
+
+        protected GridRegion FindDestination(UserAccount account, UUID scopeID, GridUserInfo pinfo, UUID sessionID, string startLocation, GridRegion home, out GridRegion gatekeeper, out string where, out Vector3 position, out Vector3 lookAt, out TeleportFlags flags)
+        {
+            flags = TeleportFlags.ViaLogin;
+
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: FindDestination for start location {0}", startLocation);
+
+            gatekeeper = null;
+            where = "home";
+            position = new Vector3(128, 128, 0);
+            lookAt = new Vector3(0, 1, 0);
+
+            if (m_GridService == null)
+                return null;
+
+            if (startLocation.Equals("home"))
+            {
+                // logging into home region
+                if (pinfo == null)
+                    return null;
+
+                GridRegion region = null;
+
+                bool tryDefaults = false;
+
+                if (home == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.WarnFormat(
+                        "[LLOGIN SERVICE]: User {0} {1} tried to login to a 'home' start location but they have none set",
+                        account.FirstName, account.LastName);
+                    
+                    tryDefaults = true;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    region = home;
+
+                    position = pinfo.HomePosition;
+                    lookAt = pinfo.HomeLookAt;
+                }
+                
+                if (tryDefaults)
+                {
+                    List<GridRegion> defaults = m_GridService.GetDefaultRegions(scopeID);
+                    if (defaults != null && defaults.Count > 0)
+                    {
+                        region = defaults[0];
+                        where = "safe";
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        m_log.WarnFormat("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: User {0} {1} does not have a valid home and this grid does not have default locations. Attempting to find random region",
+                            account.FirstName, account.LastName);
+                        region = FindAlternativeRegion(scopeID);
+                        if (region != null)
+                            where = "safe";
+                    }
+                }
+
+                return region;
+            }
+            else if (startLocation.Equals("last"))
+            {
+                // logging into last visited region
+                where = "last";
+
+                if (pinfo == null)
+                    return null;
+
+                GridRegion region = null;
+
+                if (pinfo.LastRegionID.Equals(UUID.Zero) || (region = m_GridService.GetRegionByUUID(scopeID, pinfo.LastRegionID)) == null)
+                {
+                    List<GridRegion> defaults = m_GridService.GetDefaultRegions(scopeID);
+                    if (defaults != null && defaults.Count > 0)
+                    {
+                        region = defaults[0];
+                        where = "safe";
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        m_log.Info("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Last Region Not Found Attempting to find random region");
+                        region = FindAlternativeRegion(scopeID);
+                        if (region != null)
+                            where = "safe";
+                    }
+
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    position = pinfo.LastPosition;
+                    lookAt = pinfo.LastLookAt;
+                }
+                
+                return region;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                flags |= TeleportFlags.ViaRegionID;
+
+                // free uri form
+                // e.g. New Moon&135&46  New Moon@osgrid.org:8002&153&34
+                where = "url";
+                GridRegion region = null;
+                Regex reURI = new Regex(@"^uri:(?<region>[^&]+)&(?<x>\d+)&(?<y>\d+)&(?<z>\d+)$");
+                Match uriMatch = reURI.Match(startLocation);
+                if (uriMatch == null)
+                {
+                    m_log.InfoFormat("[LLLOGIN SERVICE]: Got Custom Login URI {0}, but can't process it", startLocation);
+                    return null;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    position = new Vector3(float.Parse(uriMatch.Groups["x"].Value, Culture.NumberFormatInfo),
+                                           float.Parse(uriMatch.Groups["y"].Value, Culture.NumberFormatInfo),
+                                           float.Parse(uriMatch.Groups["z"].Value, Culture.NumberFormatInfo));
+
+                    string regionName = uriMatch.Groups["region"].ToString();
+                    if (regionName != null)
+                    {
+                        if (!regionName.Contains("@"))
+                        {
+                            List<GridRegion> regions = m_GridService.GetRegionsByName(scopeID, regionName, 1);
+                            if ((regions == null) || (regions != null && regions.Count == 0))
+                            {
+                                m_log.InfoFormat("[LLLOGIN SERVICE]: Got Custom Login URI {0}, can't locate region {1}. Trying defaults.", startLocation, regionName);
+                                regions = m_GridService.GetDefaultRegions(scopeID);
+                                if (regions != null && regions.Count > 0)
+                                {
+                                    where = "safe"; 
+                                    return regions[0];
+                                }
+                                else
+                                {
+                                    m_log.Info("[LLOGIN SERVICE]: Last Region Not Found Attempting to find random region");
+                                    region = FindAlternativeRegion(scopeID);
+                                    if (region != null)
+                                    {
+                                        where = "safe";
+                                        return region;
+                                    }
+                                    else
+                                    {
+                                        m_log.InfoFormat("[LLLOGIN SERVICE]: Got Custom Login URI {0}, Grid does not provide default regions and no alternative found.", startLocation);
+                                        return null;
+                                    }
+                                }
+                            }
+                            return regions[0];
+                        }
+                        else
+                        {
+                            if (m_UserAgentService == null)
+                            {
+                                m_log.WarnFormat("[LLLOGIN SERVICE]: This llogin service is not running a user agent service, as such it can't lauch agents at foreign grids");
+                                return null;
+                            }
+                            string[] parts = regionName.Split(new char[] { '@' });
+                            if (parts.Length < 2)
+                            {
+                                m_log.InfoFormat("[LLLOGIN SERVICE]: Got Custom Login URI {0}, can't locate region {1}", startLocation, regionName);
+                                return null;
+                            }
+                            // Valid specification of a remote grid
+                            
+                            regionName = parts[0];
+                            string domainLocator = parts[1];
+                            parts = domainLocator.Split(new char[] {':'});
+                            string domainName = parts[0];
+                            uint port = 0;
+                            if (parts.Length > 1)
+                                UInt32.TryParse(parts[1], out port);
+
+//                            GridRegion region = FindForeignRegion(domainName, port, regionName, out gatekeeper);
+                            region = FindForeignRegion(domainName, port, regionName, out gatekeeper);
+                            return region;
+                        }
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        List<GridRegion> defaults = m_GridService.GetDefaultRegions(scopeID);
+                        if (defaults != null && defaults.Count > 0)
+                        {
+                            where = "safe"; 
+                            return defaults[0];
+                        }
+                        else
+                            return null;
+                    }
+                }
+                //response.LookAt = "[r0,r1,r0]";
+                //// can be: last, home, safe, url
+                //response.StartLocation = "url";
+
+            }
+
+        }
+
+        private GridRegion FindAlternativeRegion(UUID scopeID)
+        {
+            List<GridRegion> hyperlinks = null;
+            List<GridRegion> regions = m_GridService.GetFallbackRegions(scopeID, 1000 * (int)Constants.RegionSize, 1000 * (int)Constants.RegionSize);
+            if (regions != null && regions.Count > 0)
+            {
+                hyperlinks = m_GridService.GetHyperlinks(scopeID);
+                IEnumerable<GridRegion> availableRegions = regions.Except(hyperlinks);
+                if (availableRegions.Count() > 0)
+                    return availableRegions.ElementAt(0);
+            }
+            // No fallbacks, try to find an arbitrary region that is not a hyperlink
+            // maxNumber is fixed for now; maybe use some search pattern with increasing maxSize here?
+            regions = m_GridService.GetRegionsByName(scopeID, "", 10);
+            if (regions != null && regions.Count > 0)
+            {
+                if (hyperlinks == null)
+                    hyperlinks = m_GridService.GetHyperlinks(scopeID);
+                IEnumerable<GridRegion> availableRegions = regions.Except(hyperlinks);
+                if (availableRegions.Count() > 0)
+                    return availableRegions.ElementAt(0);
+            }
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        private GridRegion FindForeignRegion(string domainName, uint port, string regionName, out GridRegion gatekeeper)
+        {
+            m_log.Debug("[LLLOGIN SERVICE]: attempting to findforeignregion " + domainName + ":" + port.ToString() + ":" + regionName);
+            gatekeeper = new GridRegion();
+            gatekeeper.ExternalHostName = domainName;
+            gatekeeper.HttpPort = port;
+            gatekeeper.RegionName = regionName;
+            gatekeeper.InternalEndPoint = new IPEndPoint(IPAddress.Parse("0.0.0.0"), 0);
+
+            UUID regionID;
+            ulong handle;
+            string imageURL = string.Empty, reason = string.Empty;
+            if (m_GatekeeperConnector.LinkRegion(gatekeeper, out regionID, out handle, out domainName, out imageURL, out reason))
+            {
+                GridRegion destination = m_GatekeeperConnector.GetHyperlinkRegion(gatekeeper, regionID);
+                return destination;
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        private string hostName = string.Empty;
+        private int port = 0;
+
+        private void SetHostAndPort(string url)
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                Uri uri = new Uri(url);
+                hostName = uri.Host;
+                port = uri.Port;
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[LLLogin SERVICE]: Unable to parse GatekeeperURL {0}", url);
+            }
+        }
+
+        protected AgentCircuitData LaunchAgentAtGrid(GridRegion gatekeeper, GridRegion destination, UserAccount account, AvatarAppearance avatar,
+            UUID session, UUID secureSession, Vector3 position, string currentWhere, string viewer, string channel, string mac, string id0,
+            IPEndPoint clientIP, TeleportFlags flags, out string where, out string reason, out GridRegion dest)
+        {
+            where = currentWhere;
+            ISimulationService simConnector = null;
+            reason = string.Empty;
+            uint circuitCode = 0;
+            AgentCircuitData aCircuit = null;
+
+            if (m_UserAgentService == null)
+            {
+                // HG standalones have both a localSimulatonDll and a remoteSimulationDll
+                // non-HG standalones have just a localSimulationDll
+                // independent login servers have just a remoteSimulationDll
+                if (m_LocalSimulationService != null)
+                    simConnector = m_LocalSimulationService;
+                else if (m_RemoteSimulationService != null)
+                    simConnector = m_RemoteSimulationService;
+            }
+            else // User Agent Service is on
+            {
+                if (gatekeeper == null) // login to local grid
+                {
+                    if (hostName == string.Empty)
+                        SetHostAndPort(m_GatekeeperURL);
+
+                    gatekeeper = new GridRegion(destination);
+                    gatekeeper.ExternalHostName = hostName;
+                    gatekeeper.HttpPort = (uint)port;
+                    gatekeeper.ServerURI = m_GatekeeperURL;
+                }
+                m_log.Debug("[LLLOGIN SERVICE]: no gatekeeper detected..... using " + m_GatekeeperURL);
+            }
+
+            bool success = false;
+
+            if (m_UserAgentService == null && simConnector != null)
+            {
+                circuitCode = (uint)Util.RandomClass.Next(); ;
+                aCircuit = MakeAgent(destination, account, avatar, session, secureSession, circuitCode, position, clientIP.Address.ToString(), viewer, channel, mac, id0);
+                success = LaunchAgentDirectly(simConnector, destination, aCircuit, flags, out reason);
+                if (!success && m_GridService != null)
+                {
+                    // Try the fallback regions
+                    List<GridRegion> fallbacks = m_GridService.GetFallbackRegions(account.ScopeID, destination.RegionLocX, destination.RegionLocY);
+                    if (fallbacks != null)
+                    {
+                        foreach (GridRegion r in fallbacks)
+                        {
+                            success = LaunchAgentDirectly(simConnector, r, aCircuit, flags | TeleportFlags.ViaRegionID, out reason);
+                            if (success)
+                            {
+                                where = "safe";
+                                destination = r;
+                                break;
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (m_UserAgentService != null)
+            {
+                circuitCode = (uint)Util.RandomClass.Next(); ;
+                aCircuit = MakeAgent(destination, account, avatar, session, secureSession, circuitCode, position, clientIP.Address.ToString(), viewer, channel, mac, id0);
+                success = LaunchAgentIndirectly(gatekeeper, destination, aCircuit, clientIP, out reason);
+                if (!success && m_GridService != null)
+                {
+                    // Try the fallback regions
+                    List<GridRegion> fallbacks = m_GridService.GetFallbackRegions(account.ScopeID, destination.RegionLocX, destination.RegionLocY);
+                    if (fallbacks != null)
+                    {
+                        foreach (GridRegion r in fallbacks)
+                        {
+                            success = LaunchAgentIndirectly(gatekeeper, r, aCircuit, clientIP, out reason);
+                            if (success)
+                            {
+                                where = "safe";
+                                destination = r;
+                                break;
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            dest = destination;
+            if (success)
+                return aCircuit;
+            else
+                return null;
+        }
+
+        private AgentCircuitData MakeAgent(GridRegion region, UserAccount account, 
+            AvatarAppearance avatar, UUID session, UUID secureSession, uint circuit, Vector3 position, 
+            string ipaddress, string viewer, string channel, string mac, string id0)
+        {
+            AgentCircuitData aCircuit = new AgentCircuitData();
+
+            aCircuit.AgentID = account.PrincipalID;
+            if (avatar != null)
+                aCircuit.Appearance = new AvatarAppearance(avatar);
+            else
+                aCircuit.Appearance = new AvatarAppearance();
+
+            //aCircuit.BaseFolder = irrelevant
+            aCircuit.CapsPath = CapsUtil.GetRandomCapsObjectPath();
+            aCircuit.child = false; // the first login agent is root
+            aCircuit.ChildrenCapSeeds = new Dictionary<ulong, string>();
+            aCircuit.circuitcode = circuit;
+            aCircuit.firstname = account.FirstName;
+            //aCircuit.InventoryFolder = irrelevant
+            aCircuit.lastname = account.LastName;
+            aCircuit.SecureSessionID = secureSession;
+            aCircuit.SessionID = session;
+            aCircuit.startpos = position;
+            aCircuit.IPAddress = ipaddress;
+            aCircuit.Viewer = viewer;
+            aCircuit.Channel = channel;
+            aCircuit.Mac = mac;
+            aCircuit.Id0 = id0;
+            SetServiceURLs(aCircuit, account);
+
+            return aCircuit;
+
+            //m_UserAgentService.LoginAgentToGrid(aCircuit, GatekeeperServiceConnector, region, out reason);
+            //if (simConnector.CreateAgent(region, aCircuit, 0, out reason))
+            //    return aCircuit;
+
+            //return null;
+
+        }
+
+        private void SetServiceURLs(AgentCircuitData aCircuit, UserAccount account)
+        {
+            aCircuit.ServiceURLs = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+            if (account.ServiceURLs == null)
+                return;
+
+            // Old style: get the service keys from the DB 
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string, object> kvp in account.ServiceURLs)
+            {
+                if (kvp.Value != null)
+                {
+                    aCircuit.ServiceURLs[kvp.Key] = kvp.Value;
+
+                    if (!aCircuit.ServiceURLs[kvp.Key].ToString().EndsWith("/"))
+                        aCircuit.ServiceURLs[kvp.Key] = aCircuit.ServiceURLs[kvp.Key] + "/";
+                }
+            }
+
+            // New style: service keys  start with SRV_; override the previous
+            string[] keys = m_LoginServerConfig.GetKeys();
+
+            if (keys.Length > 0)
+            {
+                bool newUrls = false;
+                IEnumerable<string> serviceKeys = keys.Where(value => value.StartsWith("SRV_"));
+                foreach (string serviceKey in serviceKeys)
+                {
+                    string keyName = serviceKey.Replace("SRV_", "");
+                    string keyValue = m_LoginServerConfig.GetString(serviceKey, string.Empty);
+                    if (!keyValue.EndsWith("/"))
+                        keyValue = keyValue + "/";
+
+                    if (!account.ServiceURLs.ContainsKey(keyName) || (account.ServiceURLs.ContainsKey(keyName) && account.ServiceURLs[keyName] != keyValue))
+                    {
+                        account.ServiceURLs[keyName] = keyValue;
+                        newUrls = true;
+                    }
+                    aCircuit.ServiceURLs[keyName] = keyValue;
+
+                    m_log.DebugFormat("[LLLOGIN SERVICE]: found new key {0} {1}", keyName, aCircuit.ServiceURLs[keyName]);
+                }
+
+                // The grid operator decided to override the defaults in the
+                // [LoginService] configuration. Let's store the correct ones.
+                if (newUrls)
+                    m_UserAccountService.StoreUserAccount(account);
+            }
+
+        }
+
+        private bool LaunchAgentDirectly(ISimulationService simConnector, GridRegion region, AgentCircuitData aCircuit, TeleportFlags flags, out string reason)
+        {
+            return simConnector.CreateAgent(region, aCircuit, (uint)flags, out reason);
+        }
+
+        private bool LaunchAgentIndirectly(GridRegion gatekeeper, GridRegion destination, AgentCircuitData aCircuit, IPEndPoint clientIP, out string reason)
+        {
+            m_log.Debug("[LLOGIN SERVICE] Launching agent at " + destination.RegionName);
+            if (m_UserAgentService.LoginAgentToGrid(aCircuit, gatekeeper, destination, clientIP, out reason))
+                return true;
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        #region Console Commands
+        private void RegisterCommands()
+        {
+            //MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand
+            MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("loginservice", false, "login level",
+                    "login level <level>",
+                    "Set the minimum user level to log in", HandleLoginCommand);
+
+            MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("loginservice", false, "login reset",
+                    "login reset",
+                    "Reset the login level to allow all users",
+                    HandleLoginCommand);
+
+            MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("loginservice", false, "login text",
+                    "login text <text>",
+                    "Set the text users will see on login", HandleLoginCommand);
+
+        }
+
+        private void HandleLoginCommand(string module, string[] cmd)
+        {
+            string subcommand = cmd[1];
+
+            switch (subcommand)
+            {
+                case "level":
+                    // Set the minimum level to allow login 
+                    // Useful to allow grid update without worrying about users.
+                    // or fixing critical issues
+                    //
+                    if (cmd.Length > 2)
+                        Int32.TryParse(cmd[2], out m_MinLoginLevel);
+                    break;
+                case "reset":
+                    m_MinLoginLevel = 0;
+                    break;
+                case "text":
+                    if (cmd.Length > 2)
+                        m_WelcomeMessage = cmd[2];
+                    break;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    #endregion
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/MapImageService/MapImageService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/MapImageService/MapImageService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a85ee70
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/MapImageService/MapImageService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,300 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * 
+ * The design of this map service is based on SimianGrid's PHP-based 
+ * map service. See this URL for the original PHP version:
+ * https://github.com/openmetaversefoundation/simiangrid/
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Drawing;
+using System.Drawing.Imaging;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Reflection;
+
+using Nini.Config;
+using log4net;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.MapImageService
+{
+    public class MapImageService : IMapImageService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        private const int ZOOM_LEVELS = 8;
+        private const int IMAGE_WIDTH = 256;
+        private const int HALF_WIDTH = 128;
+        private const int JPEG_QUALITY = 80;
+
+        private static string m_TilesStoragePath = "maptiles";
+
+        private static object m_Sync = new object();
+        private static bool m_Initialized = false;
+        private static string m_WaterTileFile = string.Empty;
+        private static Color m_Watercolor = Color.FromArgb(29, 71, 95);
+
+        public MapImageService(IConfigSource config)
+        {
+            if (!m_Initialized)
+            {
+                m_Initialized = true;
+                m_log.Debug("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: Starting MapImage service");
+
+                IConfig serviceConfig = config.Configs["MapImageService"];
+                if (serviceConfig != null)
+                {
+                    m_TilesStoragePath = serviceConfig.GetString("TilesStoragePath", m_TilesStoragePath);
+                    if (!Directory.Exists(m_TilesStoragePath))
+                        Directory.CreateDirectory(m_TilesStoragePath);
+
+
+                    m_WaterTileFile = Path.Combine(m_TilesStoragePath, "water.jpg");
+                    if (!File.Exists(m_WaterTileFile))
+                    {
+                        Bitmap waterTile = new Bitmap(IMAGE_WIDTH, IMAGE_WIDTH);
+                        FillImage(waterTile, m_Watercolor);
+                        waterTile.Save(m_WaterTileFile);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        #region IMapImageService
+
+        public bool AddMapTile(int x, int y, byte[] imageData, out string reason)
+        {
+            reason = string.Empty;
+            string fileName = GetFileName(1, x, y);
+
+            lock (m_Sync)
+            {
+                try
+                {
+                    using (FileStream f = File.Open(fileName, FileMode.OpenOrCreate, FileAccess.Write))
+                        f.Write(imageData, 0, imageData.Length);
+                }
+                catch (Exception e)
+                {
+                    m_log.WarnFormat("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: Unable to save image file {0}: {1}", fileName, e);
+                    reason = e.Message;
+                    return false;
+                }
+
+                // Also save in png format?
+
+                // Stitch seven more aggregate tiles together
+                for (uint zoomLevel = 2; zoomLevel <= ZOOM_LEVELS; zoomLevel++)
+                {
+                    // Calculate the width (in full resolution tiles) and bottom-left
+                    // corner of the current zoom level
+                    int width = (int)Math.Pow(2, (double)(zoomLevel - 1));
+                    int x1 = x - (x % width);
+                    int y1 = y - (y % width);
+
+                    if (!CreateTile(zoomLevel, x1, y1))
+                    {
+                        m_log.WarnFormat("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: Unable to create tile for {0} at zoom level {1}", fileName, zoomLevel);
+                        reason = string.Format("Map tile at zoom level {0} failed", zoomLevel);
+                        return false;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public byte[] GetMapTile(string fileName, out string format)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: Getting map tile {0}", fileName);
+
+            format = ".jpg";
+            string fullName = Path.Combine(m_TilesStoragePath, fileName);
+            if (File.Exists(fullName))
+            {
+                format = Path.GetExtension(fileName).ToLower();
+                //m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: Found file {0}, extension {1}", fileName, format);
+                return File.ReadAllBytes(fullName);
+            }
+            else if (File.Exists(m_WaterTileFile))
+            {
+                return File.ReadAllBytes(m_WaterTileFile);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: unable to get file {0}", fileName);
+                return new byte[0];
+            }
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+
+        private string GetFileName(uint zoomLevel, int x, int y)
+        {
+            string extension = "jpg";
+            return Path.Combine(m_TilesStoragePath, string.Format("map-{0}-{1}-{2}-objects.{3}", zoomLevel, x, y, extension));
+        }
+
+        private Bitmap GetInputTileImage(string fileName)
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                if (File.Exists(fileName))
+                    return new Bitmap(fileName);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: Unable to read image data from {0}: {1}", fileName, e);
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        private Bitmap GetOutputTileImage(string fileName)
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                if (File.Exists(fileName))                    
+                    return new Bitmap(fileName);
+
+                else
+                {
+                    // Create a new output tile with a transparent background
+                    Bitmap bm = new Bitmap(IMAGE_WIDTH, IMAGE_WIDTH, PixelFormat.Format24bppRgb);
+                    bm.MakeTransparent();
+                    return bm;
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: Unable to read image data from {0}: {1}", fileName, e);
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        private bool CreateTile(uint zoomLevel, int x, int y)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: Create tile for {0} {1}, zoom {2}", x, y, zoomLevel);
+            int prevWidth = (int)Math.Pow(2, (double)zoomLevel - 2);
+            int thisWidth = (int)Math.Pow(2, (double)zoomLevel - 1);
+
+            // Convert x and y to the bottom left tile for this zoom level
+            int xIn = x - (x % prevWidth);
+            int yIn = y - (y % prevWidth);
+
+            // Convert x and y to the bottom left tile for the next zoom level
+            int xOut = x - (x % thisWidth);
+            int yOut = y - (y % thisWidth);
+
+            // Try to open the four input tiles from the previous zoom level
+            Bitmap inputBL = GetInputTileImage(GetFileName(zoomLevel - 1, xIn, yIn));
+            Bitmap inputBR = GetInputTileImage(GetFileName(zoomLevel - 1, xIn + prevWidth, yIn));
+            Bitmap inputTL = GetInputTileImage(GetFileName(zoomLevel - 1, xIn, yIn + prevWidth));
+            Bitmap inputTR = GetInputTileImage(GetFileName(zoomLevel - 1, xIn + prevWidth, yIn + prevWidth));
+
+            // Open the output tile (current zoom level)
+            string outputFile = GetFileName(zoomLevel, xOut, yOut);
+            Bitmap output = GetOutputTileImage(outputFile);
+            if (output == null)
+                return false;
+            FillImage(output, m_Watercolor);
+
+            if (inputBL != null)
+            {
+                ImageCopyResampled(output, inputBL, 0, HALF_WIDTH, 0, 0);
+                inputBL.Dispose();
+            }
+            if (inputBR != null)
+            {
+                ImageCopyResampled(output, inputBR, HALF_WIDTH, HALF_WIDTH, 0, 0);
+                inputBR.Dispose();
+            }
+            if (inputTL != null)
+            {
+                ImageCopyResampled(output, inputTL, 0, 0, 0, 0);
+                inputTL.Dispose();
+            }
+            if (inputTR != null)
+            {
+                ImageCopyResampled(output, inputTR, HALF_WIDTH, 0, 0, 0);
+                inputTR.Dispose();
+            }
+
+            // Write the modified output
+            try
+            {
+                using (Bitmap final = new Bitmap(output))
+                {
+                    output.Dispose();
+                    final.Save(outputFile, ImageFormat.Jpeg);
+                }
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.WarnFormat("[MAP IMAGE SERVICE]: Oops on saving {0} {1}", outputFile, e);
+            }
+
+            // Save also as png?
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        #region Image utilities
+
+        private void FillImage(Bitmap bm, Color c)
+        {
+            for (int x = 0; x < bm.Width; x++)
+                for (int y = 0; y < bm.Height; y++)
+                    bm.SetPixel(x, y, c);
+        }
+
+        private void ImageCopyResampled(Bitmap output, Bitmap input, int destX, int destY, int srcX, int srcY)
+        {
+            int resamplingRateX = 2; // (input.Width - srcX) / (output.Width - destX);
+            int resamplingRateY = 2; //  (input.Height - srcY) / (output.Height - destY);
+
+            for (int x = destX; x < destX + HALF_WIDTH; x++)
+                for (int y = destY; y < destY + HALF_WIDTH; y++)
+                {
+                    Color p = input.GetPixel(srcX + (x - destX) * resamplingRateX, srcY + (y - destY) * resamplingRateY);
+                    output.SetPixel(x, y, p);
+                }
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+    }
+}
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/PresenceService/PresenceService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/PresenceService/PresenceService.cs
index 2157462..c8ac38e 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/PresenceService/PresenceService.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/PresenceService/PresenceService.cs
@@ -41,27 +41,121 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.PresenceService
 {
     public class PresenceService : PresenceServiceBase, IPresenceService
     {
-//        private static readonly ILog m_log =
-//                LogManager.GetLogger(
-//                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        private static readonly ILog m_log =
+                LogManager.GetLogger(
+                MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        protected bool m_allowDuplicatePresences = false;
 
         public PresenceService(IConfigSource config)
             : base(config)
         {
+            m_log.Debug("[PRESENCE SERVICE]: Starting presence service");
+
+            IConfig presenceConfig = config.Configs["PresenceService"];
+            if (presenceConfig != null)
+            {
+                m_allowDuplicatePresences =
+                        presenceConfig.GetBoolean("AllowDuplicatePresences",
+                                                  m_allowDuplicatePresences);
+            }
         }
 
-        public bool Report(PresenceInfo presence)
+        public bool LoginAgent(string userID, UUID sessionID,
+                UUID secureSessionID)
         {
-            PresenceData p = new PresenceData();
-            p.Data = new Dictionary<string, string>();
+            //PresenceData[] d = m_Database.Get("UserID", userID);
+            //m_Database.Get("UserID", userID);
+
+            if (!m_allowDuplicatePresences)
+                m_Database.Delete("UserID", userID.ToString());
+
+            PresenceData data = new PresenceData();
 
-            p.UUID = presence.PrincipalID;
-            p.currentRegion = presence.RegionID;
+            data.UserID = userID;
+            data.RegionID = UUID.Zero;
+            data.SessionID = sessionID;
+            data.Data = new Dictionary<string, string>();
+            data.Data["SecureSessionID"] = secureSessionID.ToString();
+            
+            m_Database.Store(data);
 
-            foreach (KeyValuePair<string, string> kvp in presence.Data)
-                p.Data[kvp.Key] = kvp.Value;
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE SERVICE]: LoginAgent {0} with session {1} and ssession {2}",
+                userID, sessionID, secureSessionID);
+            return true;
+        }
+
+        public bool LogoutAgent(UUID sessionID)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE SERVICE]: Session {0} logout", sessionID);
+            return m_Database.Delete("SessionID", sessionID.ToString());
+        }
+
+        public bool LogoutRegionAgents(UUID regionID)
+        {
+            m_Database.LogoutRegionAgents(regionID);
+
+            return true;
+        }
+
+
+        public bool ReportAgent(UUID sessionID, UUID regionID)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE SERVICE]: ReportAgent with session {0} in region {1}", sessionID, regionID);
+            try
+            {
+                PresenceData pdata = m_Database.Get(sessionID);
+                if (pdata == null)
+                    return false;
+                if (pdata.Data == null)
+                    return false;
 
-            return false;
+                return m_Database.ReportAgent(sessionID, regionID);
+            }
+            catch (Exception e)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE SERVICE]: ReportAgent threw exception {0}", e.StackTrace);
+                return false;
+            }
         }
+
+        public PresenceInfo GetAgent(UUID sessionID)
+        {
+            PresenceInfo ret = new PresenceInfo();
+            
+            PresenceData data = m_Database.Get(sessionID);
+            if (data == null)
+                return null;
+
+            ret.UserID = data.UserID;
+            ret.RegionID = data.RegionID;
+
+            return ret;
+        }
+
+        public PresenceInfo[] GetAgents(string[] userIDs)
+        {
+            List<PresenceInfo> info = new List<PresenceInfo>();
+
+            foreach (string userIDStr in userIDs)
+            {
+                PresenceData[] data = m_Database.Get("UserID",
+                        userIDStr);
+
+                foreach (PresenceData d in data)
+                {
+                    PresenceInfo ret = new PresenceInfo();
+
+                    ret.UserID = d.UserID;
+                    ret.RegionID = d.RegionID;
+
+                    info.Add(ret);
+                }
+            }
+
+            // m_log.DebugFormat("[PRESENCE SERVICE]: GetAgents for {0} userIDs found {1} presences", userIDs.Length, info.Count);
+            return info.ToArray();
+        }
+
     }
 }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/PresenceService/PresenceServiceBase.cs b/OpenSim/Services/PresenceService/PresenceServiceBase.cs
index 60a246b..a4adb2f 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/PresenceService/PresenceServiceBase.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/PresenceService/PresenceServiceBase.cs
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.PresenceService
         {
             string dllName = String.Empty;
             string connString = String.Empty;
-            string realm = "agents";
+            string realm = "Presence";
 
             //
             // Try reading the [DatabaseService] section, if it exists
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.PresenceService
 
             m_Database = LoadPlugin<IPresenceData>(dllName, new Object[] { connString, realm });
             if (m_Database == null)
-                throw new Exception("Could not find a storage interface in the given module");
+                throw new Exception("Could not find a storage interface in the given module " + dllName);
 
         }
     }
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/GridUserService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/GridUserService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9b18915
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/GridUserService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,159 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using log4net;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.UserAccountService
+{
+    public class GridUserService : GridUserServiceBase, IGridUserService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+
+        public GridUserService(IConfigSource config) : base(config) 
+        {
+            m_log.Debug("[USER GRID SERVICE]: Starting user grid service");
+        }
+
+        public GridUserInfo GetGridUserInfo(string userID)
+        {
+            GridUserData d = m_Database.Get(userID);
+
+            if (d == null)
+                return null;
+
+            GridUserInfo info = new GridUserInfo();
+            info.UserID = d.UserID;
+            info.HomeRegionID = new UUID(d.Data["HomeRegionID"]);
+            info.HomePosition = Vector3.Parse(d.Data["HomePosition"]);
+            info.HomeLookAt = Vector3.Parse(d.Data["HomeLookAt"]);
+
+            info.LastRegionID = new UUID(d.Data["LastRegionID"]);
+            info.LastPosition = Vector3.Parse(d.Data["LastPosition"]);
+            info.LastLookAt = Vector3.Parse(d.Data["LastLookAt"]);
+
+            info.Online = bool.Parse(d.Data["Online"]);
+            info.Login = Util.ToDateTime(Convert.ToInt32(d.Data["Login"]));
+            info.Logout = Util.ToDateTime(Convert.ToInt32(d.Data["Logout"]));
+
+            return info;
+        }
+
+        public GridUserInfo LoggedIn(string userID)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID USER SERVICE]: User {0} is online", userID);
+            GridUserData d = m_Database.Get(userID);
+
+            if (d == null)
+            {
+                d = new GridUserData();
+                d.UserID = userID;
+            }
+
+            d.Data["Online"] = true.ToString();
+            d.Data["Login"] = Util.UnixTimeSinceEpoch().ToString();
+
+            m_Database.Store(d);
+
+            return GetGridUserInfo(userID);
+        }
+
+        public bool LoggedOut(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID regionID, Vector3 lastPosition, Vector3 lastLookAt)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[GRID USER SERVICE]: User {0} is offline", userID);
+            GridUserData d = m_Database.Get(userID);
+
+            if (d == null)
+            {
+                d = new GridUserData();
+                d.UserID = userID;
+            }
+
+            d.Data["Online"] = false.ToString();
+            d.Data["Logout"] = Util.UnixTimeSinceEpoch().ToString();
+            d.Data["LastRegionID"] = regionID.ToString();
+            d.Data["LastPosition"] = lastPosition.ToString();
+            d.Data["LastLookAt"] = lastLookAt.ToString();
+
+            return m_Database.Store(d);
+        }
+
+        protected bool StoreGridUserInfo(GridUserInfo info)
+        {
+            GridUserData d = new GridUserData();
+
+            d.Data["HomeRegionID"] = info.HomeRegionID.ToString();
+            d.Data["HomePosition"] = info.HomePosition.ToString();
+            d.Data["HomeLookAt"] = info.HomeLookAt.ToString();
+
+            return m_Database.Store(d);
+        }
+
+        public bool SetHome(string userID, UUID homeID, Vector3 homePosition, Vector3 homeLookAt)
+        {
+            GridUserData d = m_Database.Get(userID);
+            if (d == null)
+            {
+                d = new GridUserData();
+                d.UserID = userID;
+            }
+
+            d.Data["HomeRegionID"] = homeID.ToString();
+            d.Data["HomePosition"] = homePosition.ToString();
+            d.Data["HomeLookAt"] = homeLookAt.ToString();
+
+            return m_Database.Store(d);
+        }
+
+        public bool SetLastPosition(string userID, UUID sessionID, UUID regionID, Vector3 lastPosition, Vector3 lastLookAt)
+        {
+            //m_log.DebugFormat("[Grid User Service]: SetLastPosition for {0}", userID);
+            GridUserData d = m_Database.Get(userID);
+            if (d == null)
+            {
+                d = new GridUserData();
+                d.UserID = userID;
+            }
+
+            d.Data["LastRegionID"] = regionID.ToString();
+            d.Data["LastPosition"] = lastPosition.ToString();
+            d.Data["LastLookAt"] = lastLookAt.ToString();
+
+            return m_Database.Store(d);
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/GridUserServiceBase.cs b/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/GridUserServiceBase.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..990cb63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/GridUserServiceBase.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,82 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Services.Base;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.UserAccountService
+{
+    public class GridUserServiceBase : ServiceBase
+    {
+        protected IGridUserData m_Database = null;
+
+        public GridUserServiceBase(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
+        {
+            string dllName = String.Empty;
+            string connString = String.Empty;
+            string realm = "GridUser";
+
+            //
+            // Try reading the [DatabaseService] section, if it exists
+            //
+            IConfig dbConfig = config.Configs["DatabaseService"];
+            if (dbConfig != null)
+            {
+                if (dllName == String.Empty)
+                    dllName = dbConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", String.Empty);
+                if (connString == String.Empty)
+                    connString = dbConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", String.Empty);
+            }
+
+            //
+            // [GridUsetService] section overrides [DatabaseService], if it exists
+            //
+            IConfig presenceConfig = config.Configs["GridUserService"];
+            if (presenceConfig != null)
+            {
+                dllName = presenceConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", dllName);
+                connString = presenceConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", connString);
+                realm = presenceConfig.GetString("Realm", realm);
+            }
+            
+            //
+            // We tried, but this doesn't exist. We can't proceed.
+            //
+            if (dllName.Equals(String.Empty))
+                throw new Exception("No StorageProvider configured");
+
+            m_Database = LoadPlugin<IGridUserData>(dllName, new Object[] { connString, realm });
+            if (m_Database == null)
+                throw new Exception("Could not find a storage interface in the given module " + dllName);
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/UserAccountService.cs b/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/UserAccountService.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ad06300
--- /dev/null
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/UserAccountService.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,687 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) Contributors, http://opensimulator.org/
+ * See CONTRIBUTORS.TXT for a full list of copyright holders.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *     * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *     * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *       notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *       documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *     * Neither the name of the OpenSimulator Project nor the
+ *       names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products
+ *       derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE DEVELOPERS ``AS IS'' AND ANY
+ * EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
+ * DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+ * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+ * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+ * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Reflection;
+using log4net;
+using Nini.Config;
+using OpenMetaverse;
+using OpenSim.Data;
+using OpenSim.Framework;
+using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces;
+using OpenSim.Framework.Console;
+using GridRegion = OpenSim.Services.Interfaces.GridRegion;
+
+namespace OpenSim.Services.UserAccountService
+{
+    public class UserAccountService : UserAccountServiceBase, IUserAccountService
+    {
+        private static readonly ILog m_log = LogManager.GetLogger(MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().DeclaringType);
+        private static UserAccountService m_RootInstance;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Should we create default entries (minimum body parts/clothing, avatar wearable entries) for a new avatar?
+        /// </summary>
+        private bool m_CreateDefaultAvatarEntries;
+
+        protected IGridService m_GridService;
+        protected IAuthenticationService m_AuthenticationService;
+        protected IGridUserService m_GridUserService;
+        protected IInventoryService m_InventoryService;
+        protected IAvatarService m_AvatarService;
+
+        public UserAccountService(IConfigSource config)
+            : base(config)
+        {
+            IConfig userConfig = config.Configs["UserAccountService"];
+            if (userConfig == null)
+                throw new Exception("No UserAccountService configuration");
+
+            string gridServiceDll = userConfig.GetString("GridService", string.Empty);
+            if (gridServiceDll != string.Empty)
+                m_GridService = LoadPlugin<IGridService>(gridServiceDll, new Object[] { config });
+
+            string authServiceDll = userConfig.GetString("AuthenticationService", string.Empty);
+            if (authServiceDll != string.Empty)
+                m_AuthenticationService = LoadPlugin<IAuthenticationService>(authServiceDll, new Object[] { config });
+
+            string presenceServiceDll = userConfig.GetString("GridUserService", string.Empty);
+            if (presenceServiceDll != string.Empty)
+                m_GridUserService = LoadPlugin<IGridUserService>(presenceServiceDll, new Object[] { config });
+
+            string invServiceDll = userConfig.GetString("InventoryService", string.Empty);
+            if (invServiceDll != string.Empty)
+                m_InventoryService = LoadPlugin<IInventoryService>(invServiceDll, new Object[] { config });
+
+            string avatarServiceDll = userConfig.GetString("AvatarService", string.Empty);
+            if (avatarServiceDll != string.Empty)
+                m_AvatarService = LoadPlugin<IAvatarService>(avatarServiceDll, new Object[] { config });
+
+            m_CreateDefaultAvatarEntries = userConfig.GetBoolean("CreateDefaultAvatarEntries", false);
+
+            // In case there are several instances of this class in the same process,
+            // the console commands are only registered for the root instance
+            if (m_RootInstance == null && MainConsole.Instance != null)
+            {
+                m_RootInstance = this;
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("UserService", false,
+                        "create user",
+                        "create user [<first> [<last> [<pass> [<email> [<user id>]]]]]",
+                        "Create a new user", HandleCreateUser);
+
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("UserService", false,
+                        "reset user password",
+                        "reset user password [<first> [<last> [<password>]]]",
+                        "Reset a user password", HandleResetUserPassword);
+
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("UserService", false,
+                        "set user level",
+                        "set user level [<first> [<last> [<level>]]]",
+                        "Set user level. If >= 200 and 'allow_grid_gods = true' in OpenSim.ini, "
+                            + "this account will be treated as god-moded. "
+                            + "It will also affect the 'login level' command. ",
+                        HandleSetUserLevel);
+
+                MainConsole.Instance.Commands.AddCommand("UserService", false,
+                        "show account",
+                        "show account <first> <last>",
+                        "Show account details for the given user", HandleShowAccount);
+            }
+        }
+
+        #region IUserAccountService
+
+        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string firstName,
+                string lastName)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                "[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Retrieving account by username for {0} {1}, scope {2}",
+//                firstName, lastName, scopeID);
+
+            UserAccountData[] d;
+
+            if (scopeID != UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                d = m_Database.Get(
+                        new string[] { "ScopeID", "FirstName", "LastName" },
+                        new string[] { scopeID.ToString(), firstName, lastName });
+                if (d.Length < 1)
+                {
+                    d = m_Database.Get(
+                            new string[] { "ScopeID", "FirstName", "LastName" },
+                            new string[] { UUID.Zero.ToString(), firstName, lastName });
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                d = m_Database.Get(
+                        new string[] { "FirstName", "LastName" },
+                        new string[] { firstName, lastName });
+            }
+
+            if (d.Length < 1)
+                return null;
+
+            return MakeUserAccount(d[0]);
+        }
+
+        private UserAccount MakeUserAccount(UserAccountData d)
+        {
+            UserAccount u = new UserAccount();
+            u.FirstName = d.FirstName;
+            u.LastName = d.LastName;
+            u.PrincipalID = d.PrincipalID;
+            u.ScopeID = d.ScopeID;
+            if (d.Data.ContainsKey("Email") && d.Data["Email"] != null)
+                u.Email = d.Data["Email"].ToString();
+            else
+                u.Email = string.Empty;
+            u.Created = Convert.ToInt32(d.Data["Created"].ToString());
+            if (d.Data.ContainsKey("UserTitle") && d.Data["UserTitle"] != null)
+                u.UserTitle = d.Data["UserTitle"].ToString();
+            else
+                u.UserTitle = string.Empty;
+            if (d.Data.ContainsKey("UserLevel") && d.Data["UserLevel"] != null)
+                Int32.TryParse(d.Data["UserLevel"], out u.UserLevel);
+            if (d.Data.ContainsKey("UserFlags") && d.Data["UserFlags"] != null)
+                Int32.TryParse(d.Data["UserFlags"], out u.UserFlags);
+            if (d.Data.ContainsKey("UserCountry") && d.Data["UserCountry"] != null)
+                u.UserCountry = d.Data["UserCountry"].ToString();
+            else
+                u.UserTitle = string.Empty;
+
+            if (d.Data.ContainsKey("ServiceURLs") && d.Data["ServiceURLs"] != null)
+            {
+                string[] URLs = d.Data["ServiceURLs"].ToString().Split(new char[] { ' ' });
+                u.ServiceURLs = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+                foreach (string url in URLs)
+                {
+                    string[] parts = url.Split(new char[] { '=' });
+
+                    if (parts.Length != 2)
+                        continue;
+
+                    string name = System.Web.HttpUtility.UrlDecode(parts[0]);
+                    string val = System.Web.HttpUtility.UrlDecode(parts[1]);
+
+                    u.ServiceURLs[name] = val;
+                }
+            }
+            else
+                u.ServiceURLs = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+
+            return u;
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, string email)
+        {
+            UserAccountData[] d;
+
+            if (scopeID != UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                d = m_Database.Get(
+                        new string[] { "ScopeID", "Email" },
+                        new string[] { scopeID.ToString(), email });
+                if (d.Length < 1)
+                {
+                    d = m_Database.Get(
+                            new string[] { "ScopeID", "Email" },
+                            new string[] { UUID.Zero.ToString(), email });
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                d = m_Database.Get(
+                        new string[] { "Email" },
+                        new string[] { email });
+            }
+
+            if (d.Length < 1)
+                return null;
+
+            return MakeUserAccount(d[0]);
+        }
+
+        public UserAccount GetUserAccount(UUID scopeID, UUID principalID)
+        {
+            UserAccountData[] d;
+
+            if (scopeID != UUID.Zero)
+            {
+                d = m_Database.Get(
+                        new string[] { "ScopeID", "PrincipalID" },
+                        new string[] { scopeID.ToString(), principalID.ToString() });
+                if (d.Length < 1)
+                {
+                    d = m_Database.Get(
+                            new string[] { "ScopeID", "PrincipalID" },
+                            new string[] { UUID.Zero.ToString(), principalID.ToString() });
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                d = m_Database.Get(
+                        new string[] { "PrincipalID" },
+                        new string[] { principalID.ToString() });
+            }
+
+            if (d.Length < 1)
+            {
+                return null;
+            }
+
+            return MakeUserAccount(d[0]);
+        }
+
+        public bool StoreUserAccount(UserAccount data)
+        {
+//            m_log.DebugFormat(
+//                "[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Storing user account for {0} {1} {2}, scope {3}",
+//                data.FirstName, data.LastName, data.PrincipalID, data.ScopeID);
+
+            UserAccountData d = new UserAccountData();
+
+            d.FirstName = data.FirstName;
+            d.LastName = data.LastName;
+            d.PrincipalID = data.PrincipalID;
+            d.ScopeID = data.ScopeID;
+            d.Data = new Dictionary<string, string>();
+            d.Data["Email"] = data.Email;
+            d.Data["Created"] = data.Created.ToString();
+            d.Data["UserLevel"] = data.UserLevel.ToString();
+            d.Data["UserFlags"] = data.UserFlags.ToString();
+            if (data.UserTitle != null)
+                d.Data["UserTitle"] = data.UserTitle.ToString();
+
+            List<string> parts = new List<string>();
+
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string, object> kvp in data.ServiceURLs)
+            {
+                string key = System.Web.HttpUtility.UrlEncode(kvp.Key);
+                string val = System.Web.HttpUtility.UrlEncode(kvp.Value.ToString());
+                parts.Add(key + "=" + val);
+            }
+
+            d.Data["ServiceURLs"] = string.Join(" ", parts.ToArray());
+
+            return m_Database.Store(d);
+        }
+
+        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccounts(UUID scopeID, string query)
+        {
+            UserAccountData[] d = m_Database.GetUsers(scopeID, query.Trim());
+
+            if (d == null)
+                return new List<UserAccount>();
+
+            List<UserAccount> ret = new List<UserAccount>();
+
+            foreach (UserAccountData data in d)
+                ret.Add(MakeUserAccount(data));
+
+            return ret;
+        }
+
+        public List<UserAccount> GetUserAccountsWhere(UUID scopeID, string where)
+        {
+            UserAccountData[] d = m_Database.GetUsersWhere(scopeID, where);
+
+            if (d == null)
+                return new List<UserAccount>();
+
+            List<UserAccount> ret = new List<UserAccount>();
+
+            foreach (UserAccountData data in d)
+                ret.Add(MakeUserAccount(data));
+
+            return ret;
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+        #region Console commands
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Handle the create user command from the console.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="cmdparams">string array with parameters: firstname, lastname, password, locationX, locationY, email</param>
+        protected void HandleCreateUser(string module, string[] cmdparams)
+        {
+            string firstName;
+            string lastName;
+            string password;
+            string email;
+            string rawPrincipalId;
+
+            List<char> excluded = new List<char>(new char[]{' '});
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 3)
+                firstName = MainConsole.Instance.CmdPrompt("First name", "Default", excluded);
+            else firstName = cmdparams[2];
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 4)
+                lastName = MainConsole.Instance.CmdPrompt("Last name", "User", excluded);
+            else lastName = cmdparams[3];
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 5)
+                password = MainConsole.Instance.PasswdPrompt("Password");
+            else password = cmdparams[4];
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 6)
+                email = MainConsole.Instance.CmdPrompt("Email", "");
+            else email = cmdparams[5];
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 7)
+                rawPrincipalId = MainConsole.Instance.CmdPrompt("User ID", UUID.Random().ToString());
+            else
+                rawPrincipalId = cmdparams[6];
+
+            UUID principalId = UUID.Zero;
+            if (!UUID.TryParse(rawPrincipalId, out principalId))
+                throw new Exception(string.Format("ID {0} is not a valid UUID", rawPrincipalId));
+
+            CreateUser(UUID.Zero, principalId, firstName, lastName, password, email);
+        }
+
+        protected void HandleShowAccount(string module, string[] cmdparams)
+        {
+            if (cmdparams.Length != 4)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.Output("Usage: show account <first-name> <last-name>");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            string firstName = cmdparams[2];
+            string lastName = cmdparams[3];
+
+            UserAccount ua = GetUserAccount(UUID.Zero, firstName, lastName);
+
+            if (ua == null)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("No user named {0} {1}", firstName, lastName);
+                return;
+            }
+
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Name:    {0}", ua.Name);
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("ID:      {0}", ua.PrincipalID);
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Title:   {0}", ua.UserTitle);
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("E-mail:  {0}", ua.Email);
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Created: {0}", Utils.UnixTimeToDateTime(ua.Created));
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Level:   {0}", ua.UserLevel);
+            MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Flags:   {0}", ua.UserFlags);
+            foreach (KeyValuePair<string, Object> kvp in ua.ServiceURLs)
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("{0}: {1}", kvp.Key, kvp.Value);
+        }
+
+        protected void HandleResetUserPassword(string module, string[] cmdparams)
+        {
+            string firstName;
+            string lastName;
+            string newPassword;
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 4)
+                firstName = MainConsole.Instance.CmdPrompt("First name");
+            else firstName = cmdparams[3];
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 5)
+                lastName = MainConsole.Instance.CmdPrompt("Last name");
+            else lastName = cmdparams[4];
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 6)
+                newPassword = MainConsole.Instance.PasswdPrompt("New password");
+            else newPassword = cmdparams[5];
+
+            UserAccount account = GetUserAccount(UUID.Zero, firstName, lastName);
+            if (account == null)
+            {
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("No such user as {0} {1}", firstName, lastName);
+                return;
+            }
+
+            bool success = false;
+            if (m_AuthenticationService != null)
+                success = m_AuthenticationService.SetPassword(account.PrincipalID, newPassword);
+
+            if (!success)
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Unable to reset password for account {0} {1}.", firstName, lastName);
+            else
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Password reset for user {0} {1}", firstName, lastName);
+        }
+
+        protected void HandleSetUserLevel(string module, string[] cmdparams)
+        {
+            string firstName;
+            string lastName;
+            string rawLevel;
+            int level;
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 4)
+                firstName = MainConsole.Instance.CmdPrompt("First name");
+            else firstName = cmdparams[3];
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 5)
+                lastName = MainConsole.Instance.CmdPrompt("Last name");
+            else lastName = cmdparams[4];
+
+            UserAccount account = GetUserAccount(UUID.Zero, firstName, lastName);
+            if (account == null) {
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("No such user");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            if (cmdparams.Length < 6)
+                rawLevel = MainConsole.Instance.CmdPrompt("User level");
+            else rawLevel = cmdparams[5];
+
+            if(int.TryParse(rawLevel, out level) == false) {
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Invalid user level");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            account.UserLevel = level;
+
+            bool success = StoreUserAccount(account);
+            if (!success)
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("Unable to set user level for account {0} {1}.", firstName, lastName);
+            else
+                MainConsole.Instance.OutputFormat("User level set for user {0} {1} to {2}", firstName, lastName, level);
+        }
+
+        #endregion
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Create a user
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="scopeID">Allows hosting of multiple grids in a single database.  Normally left as UUID.Zero</param>
+        /// <param name="principalID">ID of the user</param>
+        /// <param name="firstName"></param>
+        /// <param name="lastName"></param>
+        /// <param name="password"></param>
+        /// <param name="email"></param>
+        public UserAccount CreateUser(UUID scopeID, UUID principalID, string firstName, string lastName, string password, string email)
+        {
+            UserAccount account = GetUserAccount(UUID.Zero, firstName, lastName);
+            if (null == account)
+            {
+                account = new UserAccount(UUID.Zero, principalID, firstName, lastName, email);
+                if (account.ServiceURLs == null || (account.ServiceURLs != null && account.ServiceURLs.Count == 0))
+                {
+                    account.ServiceURLs = new Dictionary<string, object>();
+                    account.ServiceURLs["HomeURI"] = string.Empty;
+                    account.ServiceURLs["GatekeeperURI"] = string.Empty;
+                    account.ServiceURLs["InventoryServerURI"] = string.Empty;
+                    account.ServiceURLs["AssetServerURI"] = string.Empty;
+                }
+
+                if (StoreUserAccount(account))
+                {
+                    bool success;
+                    if (m_AuthenticationService != null)
+                    {
+                        success = m_AuthenticationService.SetPassword(account.PrincipalID, password);
+                        if (!success)
+                            m_log.WarnFormat("[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Unable to set password for account {0} {1}.",
+                                firstName, lastName);
+                    }
+
+                    GridRegion home = null;
+                    if (m_GridService != null)
+                    {
+                        List<GridRegion> defaultRegions = m_GridService.GetDefaultRegions(UUID.Zero);
+                        if (defaultRegions != null && defaultRegions.Count >= 1)
+                            home = defaultRegions[0];
+
+                        if (m_GridUserService != null && home != null)
+                            m_GridUserService.SetHome(account.PrincipalID.ToString(), home.RegionID, new Vector3(128, 128, 0), new Vector3(0, 1, 0));
+                        else
+                            m_log.WarnFormat("[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Unable to set home for account {0} {1}.",
+                               firstName, lastName);
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        m_log.WarnFormat("[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Unable to retrieve home region for account {0} {1}.",
+                           firstName, lastName);
+                    }
+
+                    if (m_InventoryService != null)
+                    {
+                        success = m_InventoryService.CreateUserInventory(account.PrincipalID);
+                        if (!success)
+                        {
+                            m_log.WarnFormat("[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Unable to create inventory for account {0} {1}.",
+                                firstName, lastName);
+                        }
+                        else
+                        {
+                            m_log.DebugFormat(
+                                "[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]; Created user inventory for {0} {1}", firstName, lastName);
+                        }
+
+                        if (m_CreateDefaultAvatarEntries)
+                            CreateDefaultAppearanceEntries(account.PrincipalID);
+                    }
+
+                    m_log.InfoFormat(
+                        "[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Account {0} {1} {2} created successfully",
+                        firstName, lastName, account.PrincipalID);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Account creation failed for account {0} {1}", firstName, lastName);
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                m_log.ErrorFormat("[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: A user with the name {0} {1} already exists!", firstName, lastName);
+            }
+
+            return account;
+        }
+
+        private void CreateDefaultAppearanceEntries(UUID principalID)
+        {
+            m_log.DebugFormat("[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Creating default appearance items for {0}", principalID);
+
+            InventoryFolderBase bodyPartsFolder = m_InventoryService.GetFolderForType(principalID, AssetType.Bodypart);
+
+            InventoryItemBase eyes = new InventoryItemBase(UUID.Random(), principalID);
+            eyes.AssetID = new UUID("4bb6fa4d-1cd2-498a-a84c-95c1a0e745a7");
+            eyes.Name = "Default Eyes";
+            eyes.CreatorId = principalID.ToString();
+            eyes.AssetType = (int)AssetType.Bodypart;
+            eyes.InvType = (int)InventoryType.Wearable;
+            eyes.Folder = bodyPartsFolder.ID;
+            eyes.BasePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            eyes.CurrentPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            eyes.EveryOnePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            eyes.GroupPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            eyes.NextPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            eyes.Flags = (uint)WearableType.Eyes;
+            m_InventoryService.AddItem(eyes);
+
+            InventoryItemBase shape = new InventoryItemBase(UUID.Random(), principalID);
+            shape.AssetID = AvatarWearable.DEFAULT_BODY_ASSET;
+            shape.Name = "Default Shape";
+            shape.CreatorId = principalID.ToString();
+            shape.AssetType = (int)AssetType.Bodypart;
+            shape.InvType = (int)InventoryType.Wearable;
+            shape.Folder = bodyPartsFolder.ID;
+            shape.BasePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shape.CurrentPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shape.EveryOnePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shape.GroupPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shape.NextPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shape.Flags = (uint)WearableType.Shape;
+            m_InventoryService.AddItem(shape);
+
+            InventoryItemBase skin = new InventoryItemBase(UUID.Random(), principalID);
+            skin.AssetID = AvatarWearable.DEFAULT_SKIN_ASSET;
+            skin.Name = "Default Skin";
+            skin.CreatorId = principalID.ToString();
+            skin.AssetType = (int)AssetType.Bodypart;
+            skin.InvType = (int)InventoryType.Wearable;
+            skin.Folder = bodyPartsFolder.ID;
+            skin.BasePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            skin.CurrentPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            skin.EveryOnePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            skin.GroupPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            skin.NextPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            skin.Flags = (uint)WearableType.Skin;
+            m_InventoryService.AddItem(skin);
+
+            InventoryItemBase hair = new InventoryItemBase(UUID.Random(), principalID);
+            hair.AssetID = AvatarWearable.DEFAULT_HAIR_ASSET;
+            hair.Name = "Default Hair";
+            hair.CreatorId = principalID.ToString();
+            hair.AssetType = (int)AssetType.Bodypart;
+            hair.InvType = (int)InventoryType.Wearable;
+            hair.Folder = bodyPartsFolder.ID;
+            hair.BasePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            hair.CurrentPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            hair.EveryOnePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            hair.GroupPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            hair.NextPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            hair.Flags = (uint)WearableType.Hair;
+            m_InventoryService.AddItem(hair);
+
+            InventoryFolderBase clothingFolder = m_InventoryService.GetFolderForType(principalID, AssetType.Clothing);
+
+            InventoryItemBase shirt = new InventoryItemBase(UUID.Random(), principalID);
+            shirt.AssetID = AvatarWearable.DEFAULT_SHIRT_ASSET;
+            shirt.Name = "Default Shirt";
+            shirt.CreatorId = principalID.ToString();
+            shirt.AssetType = (int)AssetType.Clothing;
+            shirt.InvType = (int)InventoryType.Wearable;
+            shirt.Folder = clothingFolder.ID;
+            shirt.BasePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shirt.CurrentPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shirt.EveryOnePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shirt.GroupPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shirt.NextPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            shirt.Flags = (uint)WearableType.Shirt;
+            m_InventoryService.AddItem(shirt);
+
+            InventoryItemBase pants = new InventoryItemBase(UUID.Random(), principalID);
+            pants.AssetID = AvatarWearable.DEFAULT_PANTS_ASSET;
+            pants.Name = "Default Pants";
+            pants.CreatorId = principalID.ToString();
+            pants.AssetType = (int)AssetType.Clothing;
+            pants.InvType = (int)InventoryType.Wearable;
+            pants.Folder = clothingFolder.ID;
+            pants.BasePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            pants.CurrentPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            pants.EveryOnePermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            pants.GroupPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            pants.NextPermissions = (uint)PermissionMask.All;
+            pants.Flags = (uint)WearableType.Pants;
+            m_InventoryService.AddItem(pants);
+
+            if (m_AvatarService != null)
+            {
+                m_log.DebugFormat("[USER ACCOUNT SERVICE]: Creating default avatar entries for {0}", principalID);
+
+                AvatarWearable[] wearables = new AvatarWearable[6];
+                wearables[AvatarWearable.EYES] = new AvatarWearable(eyes.ID, eyes.AssetID);
+                wearables[AvatarWearable.BODY] = new AvatarWearable(shape.ID, shape.AssetID);
+                wearables[AvatarWearable.SKIN] = new AvatarWearable(skin.ID, skin.AssetID);
+                wearables[AvatarWearable.HAIR] = new AvatarWearable(hair.ID, hair.AssetID);
+                wearables[AvatarWearable.SHIRT] = new AvatarWearable(shirt.ID, shirt.AssetID);
+                wearables[AvatarWearable.PANTS] = new AvatarWearable(pants.ID, pants.AssetID);
+
+                AvatarAppearance ap = new AvatarAppearance();
+                for (int i = 0; i < 6; i++)
+                {
+                    ap.SetWearable(i, wearables[i]);
+                }
+
+                m_AvatarService.SetAppearance(principalID, ap);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/OpenSim/Services/UserService/UserServiceBase.cs b/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/UserAccountServiceBase.cs
index fea8b01..c1a7b76 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Services/UserService/UserServiceBase.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Services/UserAccountService/UserAccountServiceBase.cs
@@ -40,20 +40,29 @@ namespace OpenSim.Services.UserAccountService
 
         public UserAccountServiceBase(IConfigSource config) : base(config)
         {
+            string dllName = String.Empty;
+            string connString = String.Empty;
+            string realm = "UserAccounts";
+
+            IConfig dbConfig = config.Configs["DatabaseService"];
+            if (dbConfig != null)
+            {
+                dllName = dbConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", String.Empty);
+                connString = dbConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", String.Empty);
+            }
+
             IConfig userConfig = config.Configs["UserAccountService"];
             if (userConfig == null)
                 throw new Exception("No UserAccountService configuration");
 
-            string dllName = userConfig.GetString("StorageProvider",
-                    String.Empty);
+            dllName = userConfig.GetString("StorageProvider", dllName);
 
             if (dllName == String.Empty)
                 throw new Exception("No StorageProvider configured");
 
-            string connString = userConfig.GetString("ConnectionString",
-                    String.Empty);
+            connString = userConfig.GetString("ConnectionString", connString);
 
-            string realm = userConfig.GetString("Realm", "users");
+            realm = userConfig.GetString("Realm", realm);
 
             m_Database = LoadPlugin<IUserAccountData>(dllName, new Object[] {connString, realm});