The Archive

Linden Lab have now formalised the announcement on staff cuts - not that there's any detail and plenty of corporate-speak. The whole claim that layoffs improves company focus is tenuous at best, and borders on insulting to those departing. The press release states: Today's announcement about our reorganization will help us make Second Life® even simpler, more enjoyable, … [Read more...] about Linden Lab announce plans for layoff-funded Second Life in-browser

As she is wont to do, Tateru Nino has come up with another great story, albeit a sad one for those involved. Linden Lab have laid off a significant number of staff. Putting aside the obvious human impact of decisions like these, it's certainly not a great look for a company already struggling under the stereotype of being a passed fad in some sections of the mainstream … [Read more...] about Linden Lab staff reductions: the picture painted