Roundup: Mashups at Web 2.0, Linden Lab gets new executive and more

Roundup: Mashups at Web 2.0, Linden Lab gets new executive and more

Here’s the latest action:

Mashup companies take over Web 2.0 — InfoWorld profiles three companies making announcements at this week’s conference: Serena, which is launching an online marketplace for business mashups; JackBe, which has a new version of its enterprise mashup platform; and Kapow, which provides… Continue Reading

Linden Lab CEO Rosedale plans to step down

Linden Lab CEO Rosedale plans to step down

Linden Lab, maker of the online virtual world Second Life, is looking for someone to fill founder and chief executive Philip Rosedale’s shoes. Rosedale (pictured on the left) has announced that he plans to step down as CEO of the San Francisco-based company, although he… Continue Reading

Second Life’s “Wild West” — the land of start-ups and no cops, yet

Second Life’s “Wild West” — the land of start-ups and no cops, yet

The buzz around the growth of virtual world site, Second Life, is drawing more scrutiny from real-world regulators who fear they’re losing grip with the growing economy.

The site appears to have hit a sort of critical mass — and the attention is fueling even… Continue Reading

Chinese-U.S. spy wars in Silicon Valley; Are you safe?

Chinese-U.S. spy wars in Silicon Valley; Are you safe?

FBI investigators want to charge two men for spying in Silicon Valley to benefit China, and they say it is just the tip of a massive effort by the Chinese government to set up front companies to do this sort of thing.

In the latest… Continue Reading