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How Bill Gates Sabotaged PCs to Make Business

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The story about OneCare being lumped in (to Windows) brings past memories of Gates' sabotage

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Microsoft Insults the People of China, Jordan, the Newly-elected President

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Microsoft's arrogance is spinning out of control as it insults its own customers.

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University challenged to ditch Microsoft

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THE OPEN UNIVERSITY has breached its founding principles by supporting Microsoft software and should make amends by helping its students switch to free software, said the UK's Open Source Consortium in a letter last month. Last week, the OU replied: yeah but, no but, no.

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Internet Explorer balks at Firefox download link

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On a clean installation of Windows XP (don’t ask; it’s a long story), Internet Explorer 6 claims there’s an error on the GetFirefox.com download page, and refuses to allow a click on the download button.

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James Plamondon: Microsoft Guerrilla

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Profile of a man who seemingly represents Microsoft's view on promotion of its technology

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When Microsoft Threatens Democracy

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Microsoft signs secret deals in Europe and even concerned parliament members/representatives are unable to gain insight

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Windows GUI vs. Linux Command Line Myths

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I just again encountered a situation on XP that required a command-line fix and it highlights the ignorance of many fanboys about the reality of Windows system administration.

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World without Linux

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"Microsoft CEO and President, Steve Ballmer was happy as a clam today at his WindowsWorld keynote in San Francisco's Gates Center [...] At this point in his keynote speech, there was a disturbance in the front as a group of demonstrators started shouting "GNU-HURD! GNU-HURD! GNU-HURD!" The police quickly hustled them away..."

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Vista 7 Truths and Sins

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Some truths, benchmarks and formal complaints about Vista 7 and the lies surrounding it

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Why Microsoft fears Linux

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I've been writing a series of blogs explaining that Linux has reason to fear Windows 7, because it may kill Linux's market share. But there's also plenty of reason for Microsoft to fear Linux, which is why Microsoft is looking to Windows 7 as a Linux-killer.

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Ballmer: Microsoft 'interested' in open source browser

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Microsoft has given its most ringing endorsement of open source Web browsers to date, with CEO Steve Ballmer not ruling out adopting such technology as an alternative to its own popular Internet Explorer, saying it is "interesting."

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Microsoft Does B.A.D. Things in Kerala

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Microsoft's public affairs in Kerala continue to involve freebies for lock-in

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Ashley Highfield to Finally Get Paid by His Masters

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Ashley Highfield goes on Microsoft's payroll, having caused great damage to the BBC (and scolded GNU/Linux)

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Novell Helps Microsoft’s Fight Against Ajax, Web Standards, SVG

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Microsoft's Silverlight is assisted by Novell and puts Web standards at risk

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Top 10 Linux FUD Patterns - FUD Pattern #8: Linux will void your warranty

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Will the use of Linux void the manufacturer’s warranty of your computer hardware? This is one fear that prevents some people from making the leap to Linux, which is why it is on my Top 10 List of Linux FUD Patterns. The short answer is, it depends; however, there are steps that you can take to increase your probability of receiving service under a warranty.

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