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Lindows CEO Attacks Intel's Centrino Linux Lockout

Intel is having major internal struggle over desktop Linux, and pro-Microsoft marketing droids are winning, according to Lindows.com CEO Michael Robertson. Lists several types of evidence. [The Register]

Seagate Pops Lindows onto Hard Drives at No Charge

Will lend open source hand to Whitebox PC makers by distributing LindowsOS on one drive model at no cost. Any US computer maker can buy 40GB Barracuda 7200.7 pre-loaded with LindowsHD or without at same cost, should save about $100 per box. [The Register]

Start-up Creating Linux-Windows Combo

Lindows.com, a 20-person San Diego company led by former MP3.com Chief Executive Michael Robertson, plans to sell preview version of Linux to run popular Windows programs. Version 1.0 is due early 2002. [CNET News.com]

The Lindows Conundrum

Lindows is a cheap OS that runs Linux and Windows code, with a name that mixes both, and which looks like Windows. Why isn't anyone taking it seriously? [ZDNet PC Magazine]

Microsoft Dealt Another Blow on Lindows

Firm's claim to word 'Windows' suffers another blow when Federal judge again questions firm's claim that term is not generic, and re-denies request to close Lindows.com site and block owner from advertising its product. [CNET News.com]

Microsoft's Claim to Windows Doubted

Microsoft suffers minor setback when judge questions its claim to word Windows, defenestrates Microsoft request to close Lindows site. Suit raises serious questions about word being entitled to trademark protection. [CNET News.com]

Lindows Case Set for Trial

Seattle Federal judge refuses request by Lindows to dismiss Microsoft trademark case against it, paving way for April trial. Jury now set to decide if Microsoft has right to word 'windows' in some cases, or if it is generic term. [CNET News.com]

Microsoft Sues Linux Start-up Over Name

Microsoft asks court to stop Linux start-up Lindows from using name Microsoft claims infringes on Windows trademark, and competes with Windows. Motion was filed with U.S. Court for the Western District of Washington. [CNET News.com]