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Microsoft: Novell deal a milestone despite squabbles
February 9, 2007
Landmark deal could still bring together open-source and commercial software business models, Microsoft lawyer Brad Smith says.
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Microsoft: EU ruling could come soon
November 14, 2006
Top lawyer tells shareholders the ruling, expected as early as December, could provide "clarity" for industry.
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Microsoft vows to play fair
July 19, 2006
Self-regulation for Vista and all future Windows versions will bolster competition and customer choice, it says.
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Microsoft: Patent overhaul needed now
March 11, 2005
Proposed changes include cutting back on litigation--a potential boon for the company, which spends $100 million a year on IP lawsuits.
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Microsoft readies scaled-back Windows
December 22, 2004
With Media Player unplugged in Europe, Microsoft christens Windows XP Reduced Media Edition.
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Microsoft clarifies policy on censoring blogs
January 31, 2006
Under fire for removing a Chinese journalist's postings, it sets out how it will respond to government censorship orders.
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EU upholds penalties against Microsoft
December 22, 2004
Judge orders company to unbundle Windows Media Player and to share server technology. Appeals aren't over yet, though.
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Microsoft changes Vista over antitrust concerns
October 13, 2006
Company revises several features in Vista in response to concerns raised by antitrust officials.
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Microsoft, Oracle call for patent reform
April 25, 2005
The U.S. patent system needs to be fixed, some companies say. The timing is perfect: The Senate is holding a hearing Monday.
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Microsoft foes lukewarm on Windows licensing
December 22, 2004
EU orders Microsoft to license Windows Server communications protocols. Most competitors just shrug.
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Microsoft to fight crime with spammer's money
August 10, 2005
Software giant will also give New York state some of the $7 million culled from the company's settlement with Scott Richter.
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Microsoft tells judge it's antitrust-compliant
November 30, 2005
After catching criticism for favoring Windows Media Player, company says it will expand "antitrust training" for employees.
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Companies want scrutiny of Google-DoubleClick deal
April 15, 2007
Yahoo, AT&T and Microsoft among those considering regulatory objections to search giant's planned purchase of online-ad company.
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Arrests made in probe of worm that hit ABC, others
August 26, 2005
FBI probe leads to arrest of two men suspected of creating the Zotob worm, which hit American Express and others. Photo: Zotob suspect under arrest
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Microsoft: The EU appeal still matters
December 22, 2004
Microsoft General Counsel Brad Smith speaks with News.com about why he thinks a settlement might still be possible.
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EU knocks Microsoft with $357 million fine
July 12, 2006
Figure could rise if the software giant doesn't comply by July 31 with Europe's antitrust dictates.
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Microsoft seeks settlement in Google lawsuit
September 13, 2005
After a judge limits Kai-Fu Lee's duties, Microsoft offers to end the case involving its former executive.
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Microsoft paying Novell $308 million for Linux pact
November 7, 2006
Novell disclosed details of its five-year partnership with competitor Microsoft in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
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Election commission takes light touch with Net regs
March 25, 2006
Bloggers may not have much to worry about, FEC indicates in proposed regulations. Vote is scheduled for Monday.
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