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The article discusses the growing ubiquity of Linux on desktop computers following the pledge of Google that all Chromebooks will be able to run Linux apps and the decision of Microsoft to overhaul its Windows Subsystem for Linux. Topics covered include impact of using the Linux kernel (version 4.19) on the performance of Windows Subsystem for Linux 2, and effect on proper Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Linux Mint.

The article discusses business of software firm Microsoft and the role of the firm's Satya Nadella, chief executive officer (CEO), in its growth. Topics include double-digit revenue growth following business strategies and models of the firm; how Nadella brought Microsoft's software and services to other operating systems including open source Linux, as well as Google's and Apple's; the firm's challenges, investments, competition and confidence of Nadella about future growth of the firm.

The article examines the competition between operating systems. In 2001, Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP dominated the market and was tagged as the only desktop operating system in the U.S. Today, OpenOffice.org has grown into a viable competitor to Microsoft Office. Moreover, the author claims that OpenOffice.org can force Microsoft toward a more open file format strategy. In the field of operating systems, Microsoft's newest client operating system, Windows Vista, has been overpowered by Linux operating systems.

The article informs that Microsoft and Oracle, a big software firm, along with other, less serious suitors are fighting over TikTok, a Chinese-owned short-video app, whose sale is far from assured. It mentions about the chance to redefine how big online platforms run, and TikTok can become the Linux of social media and a model for others. It further reports that Andrew Yang, a former Democratic presidential candidate, has launched a campaign to get online firms to pay users a digital dividend.

The authors reflects on several issues related to information technology industry. The recent finding by International Data Corporation ( IDC ) gains a debate between the Windows Server and Linux users. Meanwhile, Intel's Classmate Personal Computer joins the One Laptop Per Child by XO in providing low-cost laptop option for children.

The article reports that Microsoft Edge is used on about 10 percent desktops worldwide, and is the highest market share for Edge reported by StatCounter with Safari as the second most-popular browser. Topics include Google Chrome holds the high rank with Mozilla Firefox with Google's dominant Chromium technology; and Microsoft make Edge a Chrome copy expanded support to versions of Windows other than 10, including macOS and Linux.

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The RC1 version is optimized for customers who want to self-host their Azure DevOps Server deployments using the code base of Azure DevOps. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses trends in high performance computing (HPC). Expensive mainframes are giving way to clusters or grids of inexpensive x86 servers from Dell, Hewlett-Packard and IBM, which use the Linux operating system. Merlin Securities and Hewitt Associates are just a two of the early adopters of this technology. Indeed, clusters or grids are expected to dominate the future of server architecture. However, HPC is dependent on software, which is difficult to develop. Yet, HPC is expected to become more mainstream as Microsoft entered the HPC market with the introduction of its Windows Computer Cluster Server 2003. The move towards service-oriented architecture also bodes well for HPC.

The article reports on the integration of the Unix shell and command language Bash of Linux operating system (OS) in the Windows 10 OS of technology firm Microsoft Corp. Topics discussed include the collaboration between Microsoft and computer software firm Canonical on this initiative, the perceived benefits of this integration to software developers, and the need to approve the Windows 10 Anniversary program update in order to use this tool.

The article reports that Microsoft is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help businesses protect their users and is leaning on Linux to help safeguard the internet of things. It mentions Secure Score tool for Microsoft 365, a business software bundle that includes Office 365, Windows 10 and Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS). It also mentions Linux workloads onto Azure cloud-computing ecosystem.

The article informs that Microsoft Corp. enlisted its Hyper-V isolation technology to run both Linux and Windows containers natively on Windows Server. It is evident that It is noted that Microsoft Corp. is adapting hardware-based resource isolation functionality found in Hyper-V Containers to provide native support for Linux and Windows containers in the Windows Server environment.

The article offers information on the Tails 2.10 Linux software from Microsoft Corp.

The article reports that technology company Microsoft added SUSE Linux Enterprise Server as part of its supported Linux offerings for the upcoming launch of Structured Query Language (SQL) Server vNext on Linux. Topics discussed include the transition of SQL to Linux aimed at enabling consistent data functions across Windows Server and Linux, planned launch for SQL Server vNext in the middle of 2017 and the launch of the SQL Server Early Adoption Program.

The article reports on an announcement by Microsoft Corp. regarding the availability of Intel's Clear Linux, a lightweight distribution of Linux as a virtual machine in the Azure Marketplace. It is stated that Intel opted for a lightweight, lean-and-fast approach instead of developing another general-purpose distribution of the Linux OS suitable for a variety of workloads.

The article highlights the 2016 LinuxCon and discusses how technology company Microsoft contributes to open source.

This article reports that technology company Microsoft has open-sourced its PowerShell command-line shell and scripting language based on the .NET framework, and ported it to Linux and Mac OS X computer operating systems. Topics discussed include how PowerShell is typically used by administrators and developers, the comment from Jeffrey Snover of Microsoft's Enterprise Cloud division on PowerShell on Linux, and the acquisition by Microsoft of the mobile app development tool provider Xamarin.

The article assesses the strategic direction of operating systems (OS) released in the market. After the release of the Windows Vista from Microsoft Corp., Gartner Research forecasts that it would be the last version of Microsoft Windows. The forecast is based on the assertion that the Windows architecture is unsustainably complex. According to Gartner, OS development will be characterized by virtualization, Software-As-a-Service and modularization. Meanwhile, Windows Vista faces competition in the desktop market with Linux and the Macintosh OS X.

The article looks at the five-year patent and technology agreement between Microsoft software and Novell's SUSE Linux software. The deal involves Microsoft buying Linux support coupons from Novell, committing money to market Novell products to Microsoft customers and granting patent indemnification to Novell customers while receiving patent indemnification for Microsoft customers from Novell. Under the agreement is a promise not to sue them for intellectual property infringement. The agreement was about virtualization, web services for server management and compatibility between Microsoft Office and OpenOffice.org.

The article reports that the computer technology company Microsoft Corp. is planning to introduce the feature Azure DevTest Labs that will help in building and testing blockchain-based applications on the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform. According to Marley Gray, the director of Technology Strategy at Microsoft U.S. Financial Services, the DevTest Labs will support the Windows and Linux operating systems.

The article presents a comparison between Linux distributions and Microsoft Windows 7. It says that Windows 7 offers removable encryption with the Ultimate and Enterprise SKUs while Linux distributions provides full disk encryption as an install-time option. It also mentions that users of Linux who desires to emulate Windows 7's Libraries feature could inhabit their generic pictures, download folders, and documents while Windows 7 allows user to organize links both local and remote content.

The article presents an analysis on the release of the Web Silverlight 1.0 from Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft Corp. on September 5, 2007. It is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering rich Internet application (RIA). The company also announced that they it is working with Linux distributor Novell Inc. to deliver Web Silverlight 1.0 support for Linux operating system called the Moonlight. Analyst Jeffrey Hammond of Forrester Research Inc. asserted that explicit support for Moonlight showed that Microsoft Corp. is serious about its RIA platform. According to company officials, Web Silverlight 1.0 lessened development and deployment costs and offered enhanced Web audio and video streaming.

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 Linux Support Services launched by software firm Microsoft on Azure cloud computing platform. It include comments from Satya Nadella of the firm regarding the plans of the firm to bolster its cloud capabilities and support for both Linux and Windows Server. It mentions the training of Microsoft's support staff to help users related to same.

The article presents information on the Linux Integration Services 3.5 for Hyper-V, a device driver for Red Hat Enterprise Linux/CentOS 5.5 and 5.6. operating system, released by Microsoft Corp.

The article reports on the move of the information technology (IT) company Microsoft Corp. to allow Linux software to run on its Windows Azure cloud computing platform. It states that the cloud computing platform allows user to run several software such as OpenSUSE 12.1, CentOS 6.2, and Untu 12.04. It mentions that the company wants to work with the ecosystem of vendors and communities to deliver cloud solutions to customers based on needs and scenarios.

The article reports on the move of the information technology (IT) company Microsoft Corp. to push its Windows Azure cloud platform into competition with the Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS). It states that the company's move to launch its infrastructure as a service (IassS) and provide support for Linux is viewed as a bold move aimed directly at AWS. It mentions that the website of the cloud platform allows developers to quickly create and deploy websites.

The article focuses on the significant events and development on the commercial operating system provider Linspire, founded by Michael Robertson on November 1997. It discusses the release of the company's LindowsOS, a Debian-based Linux OS for consumer-oriented desktop, a lawsuit filed by software company Microsoft Corp. against the company concerning on trademark infringement, and the LindowsOS personal computers (PCs) acquired by retail company Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

The article reports on the annual development report of the Linux Foundation, wherein, Microsoft Corp. ranked 17 for the Linux kernel operating system. It says that Microsoft works within a collaborative development model for its virtualization initiative and customers. It adds that Nokia Corp., the close ally of Microsoft in mobile device field with Windows Phone ranked seventh on contributor list, ahead of key Linux supporters, Google Inc. and Oracle.

The article discusses the impact of the Linux Active Directory (AD) on Microsoft Corp. and on the information technology in general. The author emphasizes the influence of AD integration of the Windows Server operating system in which he characterizes the Samba 4 and the Fedora/Red Hat Directory Server products. In addition, he stresses on the success of online social networking site Facebook, an identity store created by Active Directory which shows an evolution of directory services.

The article comments on issues that need to be considered when evaluating embedded Linux. According to the author, a commercial Linux package can reach the market with minimal up-front costs. The author adds that Microsoft's WinCE features versions designed specifically for automotive applications. He also mentions that the operating system with the best support will give the lowest non-recurring engineering, and the shortest time to market.

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 focuses on the wrong decision of Microsoft Corp. to highlight Aero Glass, the hardware-accelerated graphics subsystem of Windows Vista, at the operating system show. It has been noted that the system fail to measure up to the similar features in Mac OS X and Linux. The author also asserts that the stiff hardware requirements of Aero Glass have prompted original equipment manufacturers and information technology departments to keep Vista's hardware accelerated graphics subsystem at arm's length.

The author reflects on the huge advantage by Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 2000 operating systems (OS) in terms of proprietary competition against SuSe Inc.'s SUSE Linux 6.4 despite the latter's development vitality. He argues that in spite of Linux's multiple and well-crafted solution, its share growth is still behind compared to Windows OS. He suggests that to unlock the potential of Linux OSs, vendors should set up a rallying point for open-source directory services.

The article reflects on the deals made by Microsoft Corp. to the Chinese market, which seem to become an expense on the part of Linux and open-source software. The author explains that the deal promised to be a major coup for Linux and for Sun Microsystems Inc., which would make it the largest Linux player in the world. However, he states that these deals are not built to extend the reach of Windows in China but to defend that reach from open-source encroachment.

The article reports on the technical cooperation and patent agreement of Microsoft Corp. with desktop Linux company Linspire Inc. which was announced on June 12, 2007 in the Redmond, Washington. It is stated that the agreement include the partnership on the advancement of office document capability, enhancement of instant messaging interoperability and reinforcement of existing collaboration digital media. David Kaefer, director of business development in the Intellectual Property and Licensing Group at Microsoft, states that the deal allows both companies to grow together and look for opportunities in the market where the companies can generate money.

This article examines the patenting of computer software and the efforts on the part of open source software developers to prevent the practice. It is noted that computer software cannot be copyrighted in the member countries of the European Union. The possibility of a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Microsoft Corporation against the makers and distributors of Linux programs is discussed.

This article comments on developments in the computer industry. It says that the decision of Apple Inc. to lock out third-party solutions for its iPhone could dissuade enthusiastic consumers from buying the iPhone, which is slated for market release in June 2007. It explains that Beryl Project, a hardware-accelerated window manager for Linux operating system to rival the visual flash of Windows Vista and OS X could potentially convince more consumers to buy personal computers (PCs) with Linux operating system. It points that the move of Samsung and Asus to offer Ultra Mobile PCs (UMPCs) priced below $1,000 is a start in the right direction after Microsoft Corp.'s Origami UMPC project was marred by high prices and limited hardware. INSETS: MIND CONTROLLERS;HERE\ NOW.

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 analyzes Microsoft Corp.'s operating system Windows PowerShell 1.0, which was formerly known as Monad. Unlike Linux and Unix operating systems, PowerShell has object based approach that makes elements to communicate more intelligently with each other. This approach reduces the necessity to learn application specific arguments and instead it favors learning habits and syntax that is applicable to different commands and operations. PowerShell depends on .Net Framework 2.0. Three execution policies including RemoteSigned, AllSigned, and UnrestrictedSigns can be used to install PowerShell.

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 author discusses the consequences of the agreement made by the two software companies, Microsoft Corp. and Novell, to collaborate their respective products, Windows and SUSE Linux. He points out that the new alliance should represent new opportunities for IT deployment as both companies have promised to work together in improving virtualization technology and server management technologies. In addition, he emphasizes that the alliance, which will extend until 2012, will help address risk because it includes patent sharing. Microsoft has provided a covenant not to enforce its patents for any users or developers of SUSE Linux.

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.

The article reports on Microsoft's plan to enter into a patent deal with Red Hat. Microsoft, who recently agreed to provide support and technology to allow Novell's SUSE Linux to work with Windows, is working on striking the same patent deals with all Linux vendors. Bill Hilf, Microsoft's general manager of platform strategy, talks about the patent deal with Novell and some issues on patent indemnification. Bob Muglia, Microsoft's senior vice president for servers and tools, discusses two primary motivations for their company's agreement with Novell.

The article reports that the software company Microsoft Corp. is planning to enter into a patent deal with Red Hat Inc. similar to the one it has with Novell Inc. Bill Hilf, Microsoft's general manager of platform strategy, said that they would like to strike similar patent deals with all Linux vendors. In terms of market share, Red Hat is the top Linux vendor in the United States, which means that the majority of Microsoft's customers who are also using the open-source operating system are running Red Hat Linux.

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.