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Showing 1-13 of 13 results foundBallmer 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."Microsoft learns to live with open source
July 11, 2005 Though it still opposes open-source products and licensing, Microsoft is begrudgingly adopting similar practices to appeal to its corporate customers.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 LinuxCyberpeace--of sorts--in our time
November 7, 2006 newsmaker Steve Ballmer and Ron Hovsepian make an unlikely pair, and their pact has caught the tech industry by surprise.Ballmer: Google wants special treatment in IE
May 11, 2006 The Microsoft chief says there could be more behind Google's gripes about the Web browser's default settings.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 and Novell's bridge to Linux
November 7, 2006 Longtime rivals make nice with a plan to help businesses use the open-source OS along with Windows.Microsoft, Novell paint target on Red Hat
November 3, 2006 New technical and legal partnership is meant to take Red Hat down a notch--and could help Novell too.EU regulators cool on Microsoft open-source move
February 21, 2008 Announcement won't affect its antitrust investigations against the software giant, says European Commission.Microsoft and Novell's concession to tech reality
November 3, 2006 perspective CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the companies' overdue pact puts to rest an increasingly stale IT dispute.Microsoft patent peace--or patent war?
November 3, 2006 By declaring a "patent peace" with Novell Linux, did the software company just declare patent war with the open-source realm?Microsoft walks tightrope with business services
February 22, 2007 The company has good reason to expand into services and hosted software, but it must be careful not to alienate partners.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? Sponsored matches for "Steve Ballmer"
