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Microsoft, Citrix Extend Tech Alliance: Page 2 of 2

Sources said concerns about Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft's Bearpaw died down after the two pledged to remain faithful. Citrix, for instance, has promised not to release a Linux server version of its popular MetaFrame Access Suite, which leverages the terminal services technology embedded in Windows Server 2003.

One top Citrix partner said he wasn't worried about the two splitting up. "A year ago there was some noise about Microsoft's big push on Bearpaw technology, but six months ago that noise died down. I fully expected they'd end up doing what they're doing now," said Mitch Northcutt, CEO of Rapid App, Chicago.