Windows XP release ruffles many feathers ... and, with antitrust action, creates complex interference pattern
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Microsoft's introduction of its Windows XP operating system, scheduled for Oct 2001, has stirred up much controversy. For example, critics continue to worry that Microsoft is expanding the operating system to include capabilities previously provided by rival companies, and a new, potentially burdensome licensing scheme is another focus of complaints.
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Micorsoft's introduction of its Windows XP operating system, scheduled for Oct 2001, has stirred up much controversy.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2001
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Embedded battle royale
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Microsoft and Linux are competing aggressively in the embedded operating systems (OS) market. In this area, Linux and Microsoft's Windows are challenging companies such as Wind River Systems, QSE Systems, QNX Software Systems and Green Hills Software.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2001
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Tiger Trials
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Apple Computer's $129 MAC OS X Tiger is a superb version of Unix-derived operating system that offers excellent additional features.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2005
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