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

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, Linux, enterprise server, SuSE Linux, patent, SuSE, Microsoft Windows Server, CEO, Microsoft Corp., server, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Brazil, open-source software, federal government, Latin America, Del.icio.us, Linux, Digg, desk, idea, e-mail, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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., open source, intellectual property, Linux seller, coupon, Linux, open-source software, threat, CEO, New York, Microsoft Corp., server

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. TAGS: 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, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

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

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, Samsung in patent swap deal

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

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. TAGS: patent, Public Patent Foundation, File Allocation Table, file system, decision, flash memory, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: open source, Intel, Linux, AMD, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Linspire, Linux seller, Red Hat Inc., Linux, Novell Inc., Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Eric Raymond, Linux desktop, Linux, LinuxWorld, open source, Microsoft Office, market share, open-source community, Apple Computer, London, Unix, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows

KVM steals virtualization spotlight

February 26, 2007 A new open-source virtual-machine project has quickly won Linux allies, but its arrival brings complications. TAGS: KVM, virtualization, Xen, open source, Novell Inc., Linux, chief technology officer, virtual machine, project, Red Hat Inc., start-up, Microsoft Corp.

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, Windows PC, PC, operating system, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Stephen Shankland, Adobe Systems Inc., MLB, gap, Flash Player, conference, digital media, 64-bit, Linux, Google Inc., PC, Microsoft Corp., video

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. TAGS: Munich, migration, open source, government, Linux, SuSE, city, stage, project, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

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

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. TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Munich, piracy, emerging market, India, Linux, CEO, city, China, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, PC, security, Microsoft Windows
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