I have no problem running 9 regions with the standalone v5.5 available on the opensim website. Building, landscaping, changing terrain textures, even logging in from another pc on my home network.
This Openlife grid is in alpha stage, it's not a hidden fact, it's on this page: http://openlifegrid.com/VirtualLand/tabid/63/Default.aspx
Most of us are here to help develop Openlife Grid, and we know that it is alpha. We accept the bugs and unstability as being a normal part of evolution. If you can't tolerate bugs and setbacks then this is not the place for you.
But if you are willing to help, if only in testing the grid, then you are welcome.