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Microsoft Looks for Open Source Desktop Strategy Czar
Are you interested in taking the job of Director of Open Source Desktop Strategy at Microsoft? If so, here's the LinkedIn job description . Matt Aslett at The 451 Group notes that Microsoft is looking for "a strong team member to lead Microsoft’s global desktop competitive strategy as it ...
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