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PlateSpin solutions support both Windows and Linux operating systems

WALTHAM, Mass., June 1, 2010 -- Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL) today announced new versions of three of its PlateSpin® Workload Management products - PlateSpin Migrate, PlateSpin Protect and PlateSpin Forge®. These new versions support both Linux* and Windows*, making them the first virtualization management solutions to offer live migrations of workloads from anywhere to anywhere - physical to virtual, virtual to physical, and physical to physical - regardless of operating system platform.

Oslo, Norway - March 2, 2010 -- Starting immediately, Microsoft is promoting alternative browsers to millions of Windows users across Europe. One of the top alternatives in the Choice Screen is the Opera browser.

"200 million Europeans now have a chance to find a new browser. We are convinced that people who try Opera will see that our product is better, because it is fast, powerful, easy to use and has the best security record in the industry," said Jon von Tetzchner, Co-founder, Opera.

Key features of the Opera browser include:

Sun Ray Software 5 Debuts New Software Client Enabling Centralized Desktop Access From Windows PCs

SANTA CLARA, Calif. November 10, 2009 Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today announced the availability of Sun Ray Software 5, which brings remarkable enhancements to the virtual desktop experience and helps to increase data center efficiency. Sun Ray Software 5 is a secure, cost effective solution that delivers a rich, virtual Windows, Linux or Solaris Operating System desktop to nearly any client device including Windows PCs and Sun Ray thin clients.

REDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 6, 2009 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of a new line of Windows® phones around the world that are available in a broad range of styles and prices. With a Windows phone, people can navigate their phone easily with the touch of a finger1 and browse the Internet on a great mobile browser.

Server virtualization certifications provide customers with joint support for today's leading virtualization and operating system platforms

Raleigh, NC - October 7, 2009 - Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that customers can now deploy fully supported virtualization environments that combine Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Nearly 85 Percent of All Apple Households Also Own a Windows PC

PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 5, 2009 - According to leading market research company The NPD Group’s 2009 Household Penetration Study, approximately 12 percent of all U.S. computer owning households own an Apple computer, up from 9 percent in 2008. While Apple ownership is growing, those households are decidedly in favor of mixed system environments. Of those 12 percent, nearly 85 percent also own a Windows-based PC.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 9, 2009 -- Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR), the leader in high-performance networking, today confirmed its Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) security systems and Integrated Security Gateway (ISG) firewall/virtual private network (VPN) systems with IDP offer protection for new Microsoft vulnerabilities announced today.

Hardware peripherals will be fully compatible with new operating system and deliver new features to make everyday tasks faster and easier

REDMOND, WA, June 2, 2009 -- Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) Hardware today announced that its current line of award-winning mice, keyboards, LifeCams, gaming devices and notebook accessories will be fully compatible with Windows 7 once the operating system is launched to retail customers on Oct.

SUNNYVALE, CA, April 14, 2009 -- Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR), the leader in high-performance networking, today confirmed its Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) security systems and Integrated Security Gateway (ISG) firewall/virtual private network (VPN) systems with IDP offer protection for new Microsoft vulnerabilities announced today.

Helsinki, Finland, April 8, 2009 -- During the first three months of 2009, the F-Secure Security Labs have been dealing with worms, worms and more worms. We’ve seen the Conficker worm still digging away, social worms on Facebook and the first mobile worm.