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  • Lindows CEO funds XBox hacking contest

    Michael Robertson, CEO of software company Lindows, has revealed himself as the formerly anonymous donor of US$200,000 in prize money in a contest to translate the Linux operating system to Microsoft's Xbox video game console.

  • Microsoft pays to end Lindows suits

    Microsoft will pay upstart Linux seller Lindows US$20 million to settle a long-running trademark dispute, according to a regulatory document filed Monday.

  • Microsoft-Lindows spat heads into Canada

    Microsoft has expanded its legal battle against Linux seller Lindows, suing the software maker for trademark infringement in Canada.

  • Blogs put developers in Microsoft 'cockpit'

    Microsoft quietly launched a new site on Tuesday that combines blogs, discussion forums and other technology to improve communications with developers.

  • Microsoft takes on Linux with free tools

    Microsoft plans to broaden its attack on Linux and related operating systems this week by giving away a set of tools for migrating applications to Windows.

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  • Lindows mobilizes Centrino support

    Desktop Linux software maker Lindows.com released on Thursday a version of its operating system that features support for Intel's Centrino chips for wireless notebooks.

Reviews (2)

  • No rush to move into new Office

    The new version of Microsoft's widespread Office software package won't likely spur immediate mass upgrades among businesses upon its release, analysts said, due in part to a complex set of added features.

  • Lindows mobilizes Centrino support

    Desktop Linux software maker Lindows.com released on Thursday a version of its operating system that features support for Intel's Centrino chips for wireless notebooks.

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