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A quick look back at Microsoft's lawsuit against the Linux-based Lindows OS

John Callaham — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 15:00:01 +0000

In 2001, a company called Lindows tried to launch a Linux-based OS that could run Windows apps. Microsoft quickly filed a lawsuit, claiming Lindows was trying to confuse consumers. Read more...

Lindows-Microsoft suit hits another delay

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 19:48:50 +0000

The U.S. District Court of Seattle has again pushed back its starting date for jury trial proceedings in the ongoing trademark suit between software makers Microsoft and Lindows.com. The two companies confirmed Tuesday... Read more...

Lindows-Microsoft legal spat builds

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 19:17:00 +0000

Lindows.com reported Monday that Microsoft proffered legal papers seeking to disavow California class-action settlement claims submitted via the Linux distributor's MSfreePC Web site. In a motion filed with the Superior Court of... Read more...