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Linspire Chairman Frustrated By Futility Of Desktop Linux, Rebuts Carmony

 Michael Robertson says Microsoft's imposing lead in the desktop market means Linux should look to next-gen devices for growth. -  more information

Microsoft Hopes Office Subscription Plan Will Counter Free Software

 Microsoft is counting on Equipt's convenience factor to help it fend off threats from Google, IBM, and others that are offering free desktop productivity suites. -  more information

Mac OS X Market Share Nears 8%

 The global market share for Linux jumped in the past 10 months, while Microsoft's Windows lost a few points, says Net Applications. -  more information

Microsoft Launches Office Subscription Service

 Microsoft is working with Circuit City to offer a consumer software subscription service that includes its Office, Windows Live OneCare, Messenger, and Photo Gallery applications and services. -  more information

Microsoft Unveils New Internet Explorer Security Features

 Coming to IE8 is a set of cross-site scripting defenses to defeat hackers looking to steal cookies and browser history, logging keystrokes, stealing credentials, or just evading phishing filters. -  more information