Of the myriad challenges Microsoft will face over the next few months, none will be as pressing as persuading Windows and Office users to upgrade to the company's XP versions. The Redmond, Wash., software company will preview the Windows XP software this week. As it does, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) will continue a two-front battle to regain lost ground in the embedded space and contain the growing acceptance of Linux in the enterprise.
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