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Ballmer 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."
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Mozilla CEO: We are no 'Frankenstein'
May 4, 2007
Mitchell Baker also challenges the notion that open-source companies are just ad hoc organizations and takes a swipe at IE's security.
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Open-Xchange gets new CEO, CTO
March 30, 2007
Open-source rival to Microsoft Exchange names Gerald Labie its new top exec and hires former top techie for Novell's Suse Linux.
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Microsoft makes Linux pact with Novell
November 2, 2006
Former software foes pledge to work together to help Windows world and Linux world interoperate. Video: Ballmer outlines Novell dealPhoto: Shaking hands on Linux
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Microsoft learns to live with open source
July 11, 2005
Though it still opposes open-source products and licensing, Microsoft is begrudgingly adopting similar practices to appeal to its corporate customers.
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Red Hat CEO decries software patents
May 22, 2007
Patents 'absolutely' retard the pace of innovation, CEO Matthew Szulik argues, but he doesn't call for their abolition.
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Mozilla CEO: Why we're still shunned by corporate IT
May 24, 2006
Businesses still stick with proprietary technology, although Mozilla offers customization kit for business customers.
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Zimbra to offer Ubuntu Linux support
May 4, 2007
The start-up focused on e-mail and calendar software for servers adds support for the up-and-coming version of Linux.
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Red Hat: Microsoft still 'aggressive as hell'
June 1, 2006
CEO Matthew Szulik talks about staying relevant in a world where the operating system isn't the talking point it once was.
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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.
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'Customers are not afraid of Microsoft'
December 14, 2006
newsmaker Red Hat executive sees opportunities despite recent challenges to its position from Microsoft and Oracle.
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Red Hat: Customers are not afraid of Microsoft
December 13, 2006
Executive sees opportunities despite recent challenges to its position from Microsoft and Oracle.
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Microsoft, Novell paint target on Red Hat
November 3, 2006
New technical and legal partnership is meant to take Red Hat down a notch--and could help Novell too.
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Rising challenges in open source
October 26, 2006
Hackers are getting their hands on Linux code, and Oracle now has its nose in the Red Hat tent.
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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?
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Zend Web tools adapted for Windows
October 31, 2006
Partnership with Microsoft is meant to improve Zend's open-source PHP tools for creating dynamic Web pages.
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Ballmer: Google wants special treatment in IE
May 11, 2006
The Microsoft chief says there could be more behind Google's gripes about the Web browser's default settings.
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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.
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LinuxWorld opens for business
August 9, 2007
Latest announcements at the open-source conference include Dell's decision to expand Linux PC sales to Europe, China.
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Week in review: Teaming up against Google
February 1, 2008
Microsoft offers to buy struggling Yahoo for $44.6 billion to better compete against Google. Also: Vista's one-year anniversary.
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