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Microsoft's Secret Plan to Kill Linux Revealed in 1998 Documents

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Linux has become one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems.

However, its path to success was not without obstacles. In fact, a lawsuit between AT&T and Berkeley over Unix code inadvertently helped Linux flourish in the early days.

As Linux gained momentum, it caught the attention of Microsoft, which aimed to extinguish this emerging scene with the 'Halloween Documents'.

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