Just a few updates to report here to keep some fresh news on the page. 
Selanit has found a way to run Active Worlds on Linux, you can check out his procedure here.
The annual Active Worlds Reunion was held two weeks ago in Denver, Colorado and a few pictures and stories have surfaced for all to read. SW Chris has written four indepth blog entires detailing the adventures the reunioners had and a few have posted pictures at this flickr account.