06.04.07
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Microsoft’s True Targets Come To Light
I was pondering just recently, why Xandros? (I also pondered "why, Xandros?", but that is another discussion), and realized that Xandros includes CrossOver Office as a major feature in their distribution. In fact, the ability to "Run Windows Programs" is the primary feature listed on the first product I clicked on.
It has been noted here on this site, and elsewhere, that the non-redacted portions of the Microvell deal indicate that it seems Microsoft has a particular concern over Wine, perhaps it is because of statements such as this:
CrossOver Linux allows you to install many popular Windows productivity applications, plugins and games in Linux, without needing a Microsoft Operating System license. [editors note: emphasis mine]
Apparently, Microsoft (and Novell and Xandros) feel that you do need a Microsoft IP license, however.
Updates: Stephen Walli’s blog – Once More Unto the Breach - has a quite bit on the "Xandrosoft deal", as well as updated thoughts from Matt Asay, and Matthew Aslett.
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gpl1 said,
June 4, 2007 at 1:27 pm
hmm. Poor Crossover. I rememeber a few years ago the CEO was very sad about IBM not recommending their software even though they used it internally, reasoning either because they were scared of MS or hurt by the OS/2 Win16 -32 compatibility thing.
It does seem like they want to kill commercial funding of WINE, which is getting a lot of DirectX features these days.
Roy Schestowitz said,
June 4, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Have a look at this recent one:
http://www.linux-watch.com/news/NS9773840664.html