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  • Ballmer memo targets Linux

    Microsoft chief executive officer Steve Ballmer has identified Linux and open-source software as key competitive challenges to the company in a memo sent to all employees Wednesday.

  • Ballmer: United, we'll stomp on Linux

    Microsoft's taking a leaf out of Linux's book to fight off its open-source rival--it's calling its dedicated band of supporters to arms.

  • Ballmer fails to sway the sceptics

    At Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tried to disabuse the thousands of IT executives attending the conference of two notions: Windows software is hopelessly insecure and Linux offers a better TCO (total cost of ownership) than Windows.

  • Ballmer gets defensive over security

    Microsoft chief executive officer Steve Ballmer on Tuesday defended his company's efforts to secure its software and fend off open-source rivals.

  • Ballmer sees squeeze on Longhorn deadline

    Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was in a lighthearted mood during a swing through the Netherlands, but did he give a serious clue about Longhorn?

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  • Q&A: Microsoft's Muglia on thwarting hackers

    Microsoft's Bob Muglia explains why the software giant is emphasising hacking's criminality, and outlines its rejigged approach to plugging security holes.

  • Microsoft's Vamos in the hot seat

    The company's managing director, Steve Vamos, speaks to ZDNet about its changing competitive landscape, security issues, and the best way to sell software in Australia.

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