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Microsoft patches Xbox 360
March 5, 2007
Vulnerability could have let Xbox owners run their own applications or operating systems like Linux on the console.
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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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Brazil's love of Linux
August 28, 2008
The open-source software definitely gets a warm reception here, but its role can easily be overestimated, too.
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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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Quote of the day: 'Yin and yang' of Linux life
August 12, 2005
Microsoft's platform technology director says he has to balance competitiveness with cooperation.
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Corel to offer free Linux image editor
March 10, 2000
Mirroring its strategy with WordPerfect, Corel will offer the Linux version of its image editing software for free to keep from being squeezed out by Microsoft.
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Dell: Microsoft warnings haven't hurt Linux uptake
October 12, 2007
CEO Michael Dell says Microsoft's patent-infringement claims have not affected sales of its Linux servers.
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Sample virus targets Windows and Linux
April 8, 2006
Another example of malicious software that can infect computers running Windows or Linux has been discovered.
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Microsoft, Samsung in patent swap deal
April 19, 2007
Among other provisions, the pact covers Samsung and its customers for Linux-related products.
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Microsoft's file system patent upheld
January 10, 2006
After initially rejecting patents on the Windows file system, the Patent and Trademark Office rules them valid.
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Intel forms internal open-source group
May 11, 2005
Move is part of an effort to bring Linux closer to parity with competing products from Microsoft.
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Linspire makes download service free
August 30, 2006
Annual access to Linux seller's software library came down from $20-to-$50 range to improve the product's popularity.
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Microsoft: No Office on Linux 'at this time'
October 5, 2005
Won't do the same for the open-source OS that it did for Apple's software--at least for now, an exec says.
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KVM steals virtualization spotlight
February 26, 2007
A new open-source virtual-machine project has quickly won Linux allies, but its arrival brings complications.
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Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs
May 1, 2007
Computer maker is trying a second time to sell Linux PCs and has chosen Canonical's Ubuntu to supply the operating system.
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Adobe offers fresh AIR to coders at Max
November 17, 2008
At its Max conference, Adobe hopes Flash and its new Adobe Integrated Runtime will help programmers bridge the gap between PC- and cloud-based computing.
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Munich fires up Linux at last
September 25, 2006
Local government launches the first phase of its open-source migration after a year's delay.
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Novell credits Microsoft for soaring Linux sales
September 28, 2007
The creator of the Suse distribution says its Linux sales have grown by 243 percent, largely due to a partnership with Microsoft.
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Microsoft targets Apache Web server
June 7, 2005
With Longhorn Server, giant will look to grab share from the popular open-source Apache Web server.
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Ballmer: We need a $100 PC
October 20, 2004
The Microsoft CEO says one way to stem growing piracy of Windows and Office in emerging markets is to offer low-cost computers.
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