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Novell: Microsoft open source deal has halo effectPosted by Larry Dignan in Between the Lines on Dec 14, 2007 7:43 AM
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Novell reported its fourth quarter results and its Linux business continues to post strong growth. However, the growth characteristics are changing. What used to be Microsoft-fueled growth--courtesy of an...[Read the rest]

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