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Microsoft reports strong results despite PC dip

...the quarter. Windows Server sales also grew strongly despite competition from free Linux. Microsoft's chief operating officer Kevin Turner said in a news release... Read more

28 April, 2011
Wallpaper CASA 1.0.4

Wallpaper CASA 1.0.4

...Japanese characters, Naruto...5) Cars- Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin..6) Computers- Apple, Linux, Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows Seven7) Games- Super Mario, Street Fighter, World of... Read more

20 March, 2012
Wallpaper CASA (iPad version) 1.0.0

Wallpaper CASA (iPad version) 1.0.0

...Japanese characters, Naruto...5) Cars- Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin..6) Computers- Apple, Linux, Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows Seven7) Games- Super Mario, Street Fighter, World of... Read more

20 March, 2012
Wallpaper CASA (HD) 1.6.7

Wallpaper CASA (HD) 1.6.7

...Royce...6) Computers- AMD, Android, Apple, Dell, Facebook, Firefox, Google, HP, Intel, Linux, Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows Seven7) Female celebrities- Adriana Lima, Angelina Jolie, Britney... Read more

30 November, 2011

Greenpeace UK makes 'sensible' switch to Linux

Greenpeace UK has updated its IT systems and chosen to use Linux in three of its four systems because it was the 'sensible' choice Read more

26 March, 2004 by Munir Kotadia

Linux replaces Microsoft at Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand moves from Windows NT servers to IBM mainframes running Linux. As more Linux geeks climb the corporate ladder, could the trend be about to take off? Read more

14 August, 2002 by Rupert Goodwins

Symbian: 'Linux, Microsoft less of a threat than our customers

"Microsoft? Worst push email on any mobile OS..." Read more

25 January, 2006 by Jo Best

Leader: The East-West Linux-Microsoft divide

How different are we really? Read more

17 August, 2004 by silicon.com staff

The Windows Tax refund at Dell, continued

...And, Microsoft seems to be willing to punish Dell for offering GNU/Linux. Microsoft's Paul Flessner has written about Dell: "We should whack them... Read more

19 March, 2010
Windows 7 Ultimate

Windows 7 Ultimate

...footing with other major operating systems such as Mac OS X and Linux. Microsoft is offering six versions of Windows 7: Starter, Home Premium, Professional... Read more

4 August, 2009 by Seth Rosenblatt

Novell fellow leads Microsoft's Linux embrace

...move largely to help strengthen Windows Server as a host environment for Linux. "Microsoft decided to release the drivers to support broader adoption and facilitate... Read more

23 July, 2009 by Ina Fried

Microsoft contributes code to Linux community

...at a time of mixed signals from Microsoft when it comes to Linux. Microsoft has said the browser-based versions of Office, which are due... Read more

21 July, 2009 by Ina Fried
Ten ways Microsoft could aid Linux

Ten ways Microsoft could aid Linux

It would be in everyone's best interest if Microsoft and Linux were not sworn enemies, says Jack Wallen Read more

8 May, 2009 by Jack Wallen
The warning sound of TomTom

The warning sound of TomTom

...can talk all day as to whether this is an attack on Linux (Microsoft denies this while repeatedly citing the OS in its claims), an... Read more

27 February, 2009 by Leader

Microsoft-TomTom suit puts open source on guard

...International Trade Commission, alleging infringement of eight patents, three of which involve Linux. Microsoft deputy general counsel Horacio Gutierrez said the legal actions were taken... Read more

27 February, 2009 by Elinor Mills

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