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The article explores the Linux agreement between Microsoft Corp. and Novell Inc. For many Linux developers, Novell's agreement with Microsoft represents a deal with the devil. One theory claims it is a ploy by Microsoft to destroy the open source movement by pitting one Linux distributor against the rest of the Linux community.

The article reports on the plan of Microsoft Corp. to use the code from the OpenPegasus project to extend its System Center suite to Linux and Unix environments. It cites that the use of open source code will represent a recognition by Microsoft that it is far from a Windows-only word. According to the article, the plan is also significant in the company's bid to be considered as a legitimate top-tier choice for enterprise management.

The article reports that U.S.-based software developer Red Hat Inc. has no plan of developing a version of Linux operating system for consumer PCs. In a blog post, Red Hat officials explained that building a sustainable business around Linux desktop would be difficult because the market is dominated by one vendor, Microsoft Corp. On the other hand, Red Hat will continue the development of its Enterprise Linux desktop, and will sponsor the Fedora project.

The article reports on the replacement of Microsoft operating systems to Linux operating systems by officials in Cuba. According to the author, the move has been made because Cuban officials believe on the fake information poster on the web that satirized Microsoft. The country has announced that they are heaving off the constraints of capitalism and substituting Microsoft's dominance with Linux.

The article reports that Microsoft Corp. and Novell Inc. will work in tandem to facilitate server virtualization, Web services implementations, directory and identity interoperability, and document format compatibility. Both the companies joined hands to develop business software that combines Windows and Linux operating systems. The companies plan to come out with products that will let users host SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 as a virtualized guest on upcoming Windows Server.

The article focuses on the utilization of Novell Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in providing Linux for Wal-Mart's internal computing and Website operations. Both companies are expected to deliver Novell's SUSE Linux EnterpriseServers for Wal-Mart's data center. Linux will be used as a platform to connect other systems such as Windows. The company expected that Linux deployment lessens costs through commodity servers without sacrificing performance.

The article focuses on the factors affecting the expensiveness of Linux operating system compared to Vista. Microsoft Corp. wrote contracts that billed all personal computer (PC) manufacturers for every PC they assembled, which installed its Microsoft operating system. The scheme was justifiable before the government's anti-trust case.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to blogs in the informationweek.com. One reader expresses his appreciation for the blog on Microsoft Vista and points out that Microsoft is on the decline. Another reader responds to the blog about Linux. A third reader responds to the blog on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on information technology.

The article presents the views of the readers about the digital rights management (DRM) technology which is being used to control access to digital data. One person asserts that he does not accept this policing role of the Microsoft Corp. Another stresses that it is optional to make a decision regarding the use of DRM by content providers. A reader claims that Linux is becoming a better desktop operating system.

The article reports on the technology development partnership between Microsoft Corp. and the supplier of the Xen virtualization engine, XenSource. Microsoft formed the partnership to enable Linux to run effectively under its virtualization software called Longhorn. Longhorn is an upcoming hypervisor slated to be part of the latest version of the Windows Server.

The article discusses the introduction of the new version of Linux operating systems for cellular telephones and pocket personal computers. It is developed by some mobile phone makers and service providers such as Motorola Inc. and NEC Corp. as an alternative to the mobile phone's commonly used operating system from Symbian Ltd. and Microsoft Corp., which both cost money to licence. The use of open source software could attract developers that provide benefits to customers and equipment makers.

The article presents comments from readers regarding the Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Vista and Office 2007 computer software. One wrote that his company will switch to Linux due to the licensing madness of Microsoft. Another said that he has tested both the software and was compelled by the features but will upgrade depending on the price.

The article presents a weblog which informs that an earlier weblog saying that a joint venture formed to promote Linux by acquiring patents included Microsoft Corp. was wrong. It turns out that somebody was, if not deliberately kidding, at least mistaken.