Linden Lab(R), creator of the virtual world Second Life(R), today launched an open Beta program for its behind-the-firewall product, Second Life Enterprise(TM). In addition to revealing features, pricing, expected availability and several open Beta customers, the company is also announcing plans to launch a marketplace for enterprise applications and virtual goods. The Second Life Work Marketplace(TM), to be launched in Q1 2010, will enable customers to further customize their virtual world environments while also creating additional revenue streams for the company and its Solution Providers. Adding Second Life Enterprise and the Work Marketplace to its existing work offerings will enable Linden Lab to service an even broader range of organizations with virtual world solutions that enhance real life operations.