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Yahoo's Zimbra software can now work hand-in-hand with other server software for email, calendar, and contacts, including Microsoft's widely used Exchange platform.
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Red Hat, the largest Linux vendor, and Ubuntu-maker Canonical have both rejected calls from Microsoft to forge a deal similar to the one the Redmond giant signed with Linux distributors Novell, Xandros, and Linspire.
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