03-23-2004, 11:13 AM
Quote:Record EU fine looms for Microsoft
Monday, March 22, 2004 Posted: 4:29 PM EST (2129 GMT)
BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) -- European Union states have backed a proposal to fine Microsoft Corporation a record 497 million ($613.5 million) for abusing its dominance of PC operating systems, an EU member state source said.
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As well as the fine, Microsoft is to be ordered to offer a version of its Windows operating system without Windows Media Player and to encourage computer makers to provide other audiovisual software.
It must also license information to make the servers of rivals more compatible with Windows desktop machines.
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Full story here: http://www.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/03/22/mic...reut/index.html
The final decision will be made tomorrow on Wednesday, March 24, 2004.
Source: CNN.com
I can't help, but after reading this, I had a feeling of satisfaction, especially because various news sources recently reported that MS also seems to be involved in the SCO vs. Linux case.
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