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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."European Commission vouches for open source
January 16, 2007 EU's executive arm endorses open source, offers a boost of confidence to businesses considering Linux and related software.Report: Microsoft says open source violates 235 patents
May 14, 2007 Top Microsoft lawyer alleges in a magazine interview that the Linux kernel and OpenOffice.org violate hundreds of the company's patents.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.IBM offers 500 patents for open-source use
January 11, 2005 Big Blue will let open-source developers use 500 software patents without fear of infringement lawsuits.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.Cuba to migrate to open-source software
February 20, 2007 Country's technology leaders distance themselves from Microsoft with wide-ranging plans for open-source software.Amsterdam to evaluate open source
January 2, 2007 Seeking independence from proprietary software, city joins growing list of other municipalities testing Linux.Zimbra to offer Ubuntu Linux support
May 4, 2007 The start-up focused on e-mail and calendar software for servers adds support for the up-and-coming version of Linux.Trend Micro: Open source is more secure
June 13, 2006 Antivirus vendor wades into the debate over the merits of open and closed code, while Red Hat takes a cautious approach.Microsoft dallies with open source
May 17, 2006 Software maker is working out the kinks in its interoperability efforts, software exec Bill Hilf says.Is Microsoft playing well with others?
April 7, 2006 As it opens up to Linux and rival software, company faces deep skepticism over whether it's really changed its stripes.Open-source chronicles: Oracle buys, Gentoo founder flies
February 15, 2006 Oracle wakes up to the charms of Sleepycat Software, Gentoo's Daniel Robbins exits Redmond's embrace, and more.Microsoft agitates for open-source patent pacts
May 14, 2007 Company's more threatening stance spotlights its effort to pressure open-source firms to license its patents.Novell brands its own open-source religion
May 9, 2006 To perk up revenue from open-source software, Novell readies an open-source identity-management package and desktop Linux suite.'Sandal and ponytail set' cramping Linux adoption?
March 28, 2006 Yes, says former Massachusetts CIO Peter Quinn. To be taken seriously, open-source community needs to dress the part.Novell's shift to open source makes slow progress
April 11, 2006 Two years after Novell first mooted a company migration to Linux, 60 percent of its staff can still boot Windows at work.Week in review: Microsoft's patent offensive
May 18, 2007 Company identifies infringed-on patents, invites infringers to strike licensing deals. Not many takers, so far.LinuxWorld not just for Linux fans anymore
April 6, 2006 special coverage Boston edition stretches exhibits to open-source-related tech, databases, middleware.Red Hat couches Microsoft-Novell pact as a Linux win
November 3, 2006 As the software maker endures a tough week, open-source experts question whether the deal would violate the GPL. Sponsored matches for "open-source software"
