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Microsoft: Not enough XPerienced PCs
April 12, 2004
Many companies aren't buying Windows XP--or they're buying the licenses but not installing the software. Microsoft's marketing machine is looking to change that as the Service Pack 2 update rolls out.
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Microsoft extends Vista bulk license discount to Europe
March 26, 2007
Amid complaints about bloated prices for the OS in the United Kingdom, software maker extends a U.S. discount program's reach.
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Glitch hampers Vista family pack option
February 2, 2007
Microsoft says it's working to fix a glitch that stopped some customers from taking advantage of offer to get additional licenses for less.
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Microsoft lands first licensee in EU protocol program
March 8, 2007
In keeping with European antitrust ruling, Microsoft sells license to Quest Software. License fees still an issue for EU.
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Critics: Microsoft server license snubs open source
January 28, 2005
Proposed server interoperability license--demanded by the EU--will shut the door on open-source software such as Samba, say critics.
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The Microsoft penalty that isn't
April 15, 2002
Open Source Initiative co-founder Bruce Perens writes that a proposed antitrust settlement contains a loophole Microsoft will use to escape challenge from its only viable competitor.
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Microsoft and the looming storm over virtualization
April 21, 2006
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says an industry grumbling over pricing hints at a deeper rift. Is a legal showdown ahead?
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Sun to open source code for office software
July 17, 2000
The company will open the source code of its Star Office software Wednesday, but a major new version of the product has been delayed.
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Apple pins April 29 date on Tiger's tail
April 12, 2005
Desktop and server versions of Mac OS X 10.4 will be ready later this month, the Mac maker says.
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