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"Second Life has already offered Open Source for its users.  Now it's opening up the server code for even more access.\nAs if there weren't enough freedom on Second Life (letting avatars fly), now the virtual land will operate much like the actual Internet itself.  Linden Labs,  private owner of Second Life, is making the back end available, allowing for the creation of non-trusted areas for avatars to venture into.  It could be the epitome of a Wild West effect, given the potential for the service to be hosted on other servers, and incorporating the use of open protocols.  Second Life says that they will not succeed if the service is controlled by one grid.\nSo the big question is, how will Second Life make money? Many are suggesting that they charge for businesses to sell through Second Life.  This is an idea I've been anticipating from the beginning, as it would truly open up the commerce options for both Second Life, retailers, and consumers.  Many may not comprehend it right now, but it's clear that a system like Second Life could be the future of how the average user experiences the actual Internet.  As far as Second Life goes, they should absolutely leverage the wealth of major businesses anxious to market in the virtual world."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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