The issue focused on software technologies that Microsoft engineers use to write Windows operating systems. In particular, Windows servers were discussed and lawmakers argued over whether computers using Windows machines should be considered devices or servers.

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Mr. Rogers said Microsoft had tried to limit computer hackers by requiring PCs running Windows machines to log out when Windows machine passwords are changed. Microsoft did not respond to questions about how Windows machines could still be hackers if Microsoft requires PC users to log out after changing passwords.