Linden Lab aggressively pursues the use of copybotting tools. Using one often results in permanent banning of all accounts associated with the user.
The term "Viewer 55" refers to a specific, often underground or unofficial, version of such software. As noted on the Second Life Wiki , these are programs that connect to SL, allowing users to make copies of objects without the permission of their creators. Technical Realities: How Copybotting Functions Second Life Copybot Viewer 55
While the temptation to use a copybot viewer appeals to griefers and digital pirates, downloading and installing software like Copybot Viewer 55 carries extreme risks for the user. Linden Lab aggressively pursues the use of copybotting tools