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Linden Lab explains removal of Amazon special offer

Jan 7 2013

Linden Lab pulled down the Starter Vehicle Pack that was a part of its Friday launch of Second Life on Amazon within just minutes or within a couple of hours of the announcement of its availability, depending on whom you ask.

The pack included a hoverboard vehicle and L$1000 (a little under four US dollars in Second Life currency) and was limited to one-per-customer. Intended to sell for USD9.95, the pack was a free promotion for the weekend, but was removed quite promptly after the announcement.

Peter Gray, spokesperson for Linden Lab, tells us why the offer was pulled.

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Second Life Statistical Charts 2,050 views
Another alt-detector on the Second Life Marketplace 61 views
Just how do you identify an alt online? 29 views
Project Skylight, the Web-based viewer for Second Life now on the Web 23 views
Without limitation 17 views
How to – Get yourself unbanned 16 views
Sim on a stick 15 views
RedZone creator goes to prison 15 views
Communications blackout – iinet’s communicators fail company and customers 13 views
Second Life Web profiles give a false sense of privacy 10 views

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That’s just plain embarrassing

Jan 4 2013

A group of Second Life avatars A short time ago, Linden Lab announced that Second Life was available through Amazon, along with a number of content bundles. I have to confess that I find this development plain embarrassing for a couple of reasons.

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The new management line-up at Linden Lab

Nov 8 2012

For a very long time now, Linden Lab’s corporate information only listed three people. Rod Humble, CEO; Jeff Petersen, VP of Engineering; and, Lisa Berry (General Counsel).

There’s been an update, and the management team’s line-up looks far more comprehensive now.

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Amaretto vs Ozimals: Wow, what a doozy!

Nov 7 2012

I must confess that, while I was still keen on the progress of the lawsuit between Amaretto Ranch Breedables and Ozimals (et al), very limited access to court documents and the relatively slow progress of the case had sent my attention largely elsewhere.

On the fifth of November, however, this little beauty turns up. Judge Charles R. Breyer is granting (in part) and rejecting (in part) a motion for summary judgement. And wow, this document itself is probably the best thing you’ll read about this case.

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