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Orkut Founder Seeks Support to Revive Social Network After 12 Years
Orkut founder Orkut Büyükkökten seeks public support to revive the social network, emphasising real friendships and communities, with no launch date confirmed.
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Orkut founder Orkut Büyükkökten seeks public support to revive the social network, emphasising real friendships and communities, with no launch date confirmed.
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