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February 22, 2008
Microsoft's new age of openness: roundup
Microsoft's dramatic move to open its software has received a cautious response, but then the company has made bold announcements before and little has changed. This time though, with Bill Gates' departure, things could be fundamentally different.
By IDG News Service and Computerworld reporters
Microsoft is about to transform the IT business by offering free access to all its APIs and protocols across its high-volume business products. This includes the .NET Framework, Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Office 2007, Exchange Server 2007, Office SharePoint Server 2007 and future versions.
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The announcement was made by CEO Steve Ballmer, flanked by chief software architect Ray Ozzie, head of the Server and Tools division Bob Muglia and Brad Smith, the company’s senior legal officer.
Computerworld UK takes a look at industry reaction and news from this ground-breaking announcement from the software giant.
Microsoft throws open its APIs
Long wait before Microsoft changes benefit end users
Microsoft almost goes open source
Microsoft offers developers open access but with a slight catch
Winners and losers from Microsoft’s new openness
Microsoft's new era: First reactions
Microsoft surprises with open source move
Europe gives guarded response to Microsoft's new openness
Microsoft gets open source religion – or maybe not
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Microsoft yanks Vista SP1 update causing endless reboots
With Vista SP1 in the pipeline, is OS's future rosy?
Opponents prepare to take on Microsoft in document format battle
Microsoft's battle for Yahoo: The full story
Microsoft targets next generation developers with free software
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