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internetnews.com: Microsoft’s Source Code Pledge Raises Questions

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 26, 2006

“Microsoft’s decision to open up its Windows server source code
sparked a lot of reaction from folks following the
Microsoft-European Union antitrust case.

“But analysts and U.S. coalitions dedicated to government
regulation on technology disagree as to how much Microsoft is
really giving away.

“During a press conference from Brussels today, top Microsoft
lawyer Brad Smith said the software giant will offer developers the
right to view Windows server so long as they already have a Windows
server license under the European Commission’s plan.

“Advocates for U.S. pro-competition groups painted a bleak
picture upon hearing the news…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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