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Lenovo denies ditching Linux

June 5, 2006 The PC maker, which recently signed a $1.2 billion Microsoft deal, says it has no plans to stop supporting the open-source OS. TAGS: Lenovo, ThinkPad, Linux, license, small and medium business, IBM Corp., Red Hat Inc., open source, notebook computer, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer, PC

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. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, hacker, console, Xbox 360, game console, fix, Linux, Microsoft Corp., security, operating system

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." TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Novell Inc., intellectual property, open source, Linux seller, Linux, coupon, open-source software, threat, CEO, New York, Microsoft Corp., server

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. TAGS: Linux PC, Linux, Dell, server, CEO, Microsoft Corp., notebook computer, PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft, Samsung in patent swap deal

April 19, 2007 Among other provisions, the pact covers Samsung and its customers for Linux-related products. TAGS: patent, Novell Inc., Linux, telecommunications, Samsung Electronics, payment, Microsoft Corp.

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 TAGS: Novell Inc., SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, virtualization, open source, Steve Ballmer, enterprise server, Linux, SuSE Linux, patent, SuSE, CEO, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., server, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Real to plug Windows media support into Linux

August 15, 2006 Will release open-source software that lets Windows video and audio format files play on a Linux computer. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., Novell Inc., Linux, Linux computer, Linux software, open-source software, Windows Media, RealNetworks RealPlayer, open source, WMV, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., video

Microsoft gets 5,000th patent

March 7, 2006 Milestone comes during push to license technology, use intellectual property as a selling point over Linux. TAGS: intellectual property, patent, Linux, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Applix Inc., Corel Corp., Corel Linux, Borland Software Corp., Linux, Corel WordPerfect, mirroring, image-editing, merger, Sun Microsystems Inc., programming, Microsoft Corp., operating system

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. TAGS: Linux PC, Ubuntu, Linux, Dell, PC, operating system, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Novell Inc., interoperability, Linux, SuSE, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, malicious software, Linux, virus, antivirus, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft inks patent deal with Fuji Xerox

March 22, 2007 Money will change hands in the cross-licensing deal, but the companies aren't going into details. TAGS: patent, Xerox Corp., Novell Inc., agreement, Microsoft Corp., Linux

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. TAGS: Brad Smith, Novell Inc., Novell Linux, milestone, certificate, agreement, Linux, intellectual property, lawyer, Microsoft Corp., open source, letter, CEO

Open source gets around

November 29, 2006 roundup Trolltech offers a software suite to boost Linux use in mobile phones. Novell, meanwhile, turns away from a well-traveled sector. TAGS: Trolltech, Linux, Novell Inc., open source, mobile phone, photograph, security, Microsoft Corp.

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? TAGS: Novell Inc., patent, agreement, Linux, Linux company, intellectual property, SuSE Linux, Steve Ballmer, Red Hat Inc., SuSE, Microsoft Corp., CEO, open source, letter, IBM Corp.

Microsoft-Novell survey gives their deal a thumbs-up

December 12, 2006 Survey commissioned by the two companies asserts that their high-profile agreement will drive customers away from joint rival Red Hat. TAGS: survey, Novell Inc., respondent, intellectual property right, intellectual property, agreement, Red Hat Inc., Linux, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft to 'open the doors' of Linux labs

April 5, 2006 The software giant will launch a Web site to communicate with customers who use Microsoft and open-source software. TAGS: open source, open-source software, Linux, lab, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp.

Microsoft appoints Linux interoperability chief

June 11, 2007 Linux veteran may be in for a roller-coaster ride in what so far has proved to be a controversial partnership between software giant, Novell. TAGS: Novell Inc., interoperability, Linux, open source, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh

Microsoft signs technology pact with Linspire

June 14, 2007 Users of the Linux operating system will get patent protection and access to updated Windows Media technology. TAGS: Linspire, pact, Linux, intellectual property, Novell Inc., Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., codec, IM, Microsoft Windows
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