Second Life Creators Purchase Startups To Push Virtual Goods Online

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Linden Labs, like too many startups, could well be feeling the pinch and it wouldn't be surprising that they have decided to invest, like many of their Asian counterparts (e.g. Cyworld), in virtual goods which will bring in a revenue stream without adding much to the cost of production.

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