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The Register: MS Bids to Intercept Unix Defectors at LinuxWorld

“Microsoft Corp is journeying deep into the enemy heartland this
week, by opening a stand at the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo in
an attempt to snag wavering Unix users…

“Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft will deploy 15 staff at the
New York-based event in an attempt to spread the Windows mantra.
The company will demonstrate four products and its gotdotnet.com
online service for developers.

“This is Microsoft’s second appearance at the show, and the
company is both expanding its stand and drafting in more Microsoft
programmers than product managers in an attempt to bond with
conference goers…”

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