CNET NEWS reports that Microsoft and Xandros extend their partnership to help customers deploy Windows Mobile e-mail on open-source mail servers.

Xandros' deal with Microsoft, which was signed in June, originally focused on improving interoperability between their servers to make it easier for IT professionals to manage both sets of systems.

On Wednesday, the two companies said they would extend that deal to help customers deploy Windows-based wireless e-mail offerings using Scalix servers.

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