May 17th, 2007 · Microsoft is claiming 235 of its patents are being violated by distributors of free software. Fortune magazine's Roger Parloff says Microsoft has been laying the groundwork for patent claims against Linux and open-source software for some time.
Nov 3rd, 2006 · Microsoft and Novell have been, and still are, bitter business rivals. However, they have reached an agreement that will allow Windows to work with the open source Linux system used by rival Novell. Laura Sydell reports.
Jan 31st, 2005 · The government of Brazil says it will switch 300,000 government computers from Microsoft's Windows operating system to open source software like Linux. Microsoft founder Bill Gates wants to meet with Brazil's president to discuss the change. Brazil is dropping all proprietary software.
Aug 27th, 2004 · If you're tired of paying high prices for software and having your machine filled with viruses and adware, there is an alternative. In this hour, we look at the ABC's of Linux, the open source alternative rapidly gaining in popularity.