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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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At Gartner gathering, Ballmer and Hurd look ahead
October 19, 2005
Microsoft's CEO touts "the greatest innovation pipeline we've ever had," while HP's Hurd plans to stick to the basics.
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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, 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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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 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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Ballmer says Microsoft is different
November 8, 2005
CEO Steve Ballmer outlines what he believes makes Microsoft stand out from the competition.
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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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A Microsoft-Red Hat warming trend?
May 10, 2005
CEOs Steve Ballmer and Matthew Szulik met for a meal recently, sources say. How's Microsoft feeling about open source these days?
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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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Gates alerts Microsoft to big changes
November 9, 2005
roundup Gates memo to Microsoft executives confronts the realities of online competition.
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