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Showing 1-5 of 5 results foundBallmer repeats threats against Linux
February 20, 2007 In no-nonsense presentation to New York analysts, Microsoft's CEO warns Linux sellers that open-source "is not free."Microsoft: Novell deal a milestone despite squabbles
February 9, 2007 Landmark deal could still bring together open-source and commercial software business models, Microsoft lawyer Brad Smith says.Novell vows patent defense of open source
October 12, 2004 Software maker says it will defend customers' open-source packages as vigorously as it would defend its own products.Microsoft, Novell spar over Linux agreement
November 21, 2006 update Novell CEO issues open letter saying deal is not an admission that the open-source OS infringes on Microsoft's patents.New GPL clause to flip Microsoft-Novell agreement on its head?Microsoft and Novell's concession to tech reality
November 3, 2006 perspective CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the companies' overdue pact puts to rest an increasingly stale IT dispute. Sponsored matches for "open source"
