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Microsoft will not support Linux

By linathael. Original by Lionel - 07/10/2005 13:44:34 CEST - Category: PC
Macworld is reporting that Microsoft does not plan to release a Linux-compatible version of its famous Office suite, Redmond remains 100% focused on Windows (and on Mac?)
This is no really surprising, Microsoft keeps trying to patent the FAT file format. Recently, the American Patent Office has rejected the Microsoft claims to protect FAT format by a patent.
If Microsoft succeeds in its fight with the Patent Office, all companies and users having a HD-, flash memory- or USB hey-based device might have to pay royalties to Microsoft. In addition Microsoft might even prevent people to use FAT format, especially Linux users...

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