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Regulators tell Microsoft there's plenty in a name
January 29, 2005
Name of Windows version that unbundles Media Player would undermine antitrust penalty, EU says.
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Still unanswered questions in EU decision
March 24, 2004
Interpretations differ on how the European Commission's decision will affect Microsoft, consumers and competitors.
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Microsoft submits antitrust proposal to EU
June 1, 2005
update If the European Commission decides the proposal is inadequate, the software giant could be fined up to $5 million daily.
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Europe: Time running out for Microsoft
May 11, 2005
The European Commission talks tough as it waits for Microsoft to comply with last year's antitrust ruling.
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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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EU report takes Microsoft to task
April 22, 2004
A 300-page report sheds new light on a corporate culture and business practices that led regulators to sanction the company last month for anticompetitive practices.
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Deja vu: Microsoft's antitrust defense
January 14, 2004
Antitrust expert Richard Donovan says the software maker's defense before the European Commission against anticompetition charges has a familiar ring to it.
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Microsoft details EU concessions
June 6, 2005
Software giant releases details of its concessions aimed at meeting the demands of the EU's antitrust regulators. EU praises Microsoft plan
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Business as usual for PC makers
March 24, 2004
Despite the EU ruling, manufacturers aren't rushing to take up the option of shipping computers without Windows Media Player in Europe.
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EU to probe Microsoft-Time Warner buy
August 25, 2004
The decision is a setback for the two companies and their plan to acquire ContentGuard, a digital rights management firm.
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Microsoft pays EU in full
July 2, 2004
Company could have submitted a promissory note for its fine but instead ponies up $600 million, as its appeal continues.
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European judge probes Microsoft antitrust case
September 30, 2004
Day one of a two-day hearing focuses on whether the software juggernaut should have to share information with rivals.
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Microsoft's EU deadline looms
May 30, 2005
Company must submit on Tuesday its final proposal for complying with the antitrust order from the European Commission.
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EU's statement on end of Microsoft investigation
March 24, 2004
The European Commission gives a summary of its heavy-duty ruling against Microsoft after a long antitrust investigation.
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FAQ: What's ahead for Microsoft
March 24, 2004
What does the software giant have to do to comply with the EU ruling, and what is the impact for consumers?
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