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Europe's .eu domain available

April 7, 2006 The .eu domain is now open to anyone within the European Union who wants to register a Web address. TAGS: European Union, domain, Europe

EU domain racks up 2.5 million fans

April 11, 2007 First year of public registrations for .eu marked by strong interest among residents, businesses and organizations in European Union. TAGS: European Union, domain name, domain, registration, organization, Europe, Germany

Europe sees rise in R&D spending

October 9, 2007 EU-based companies increase research and development investments, yet non-EU competitors still take the lead. TAGS: R&D, European Union, pharmaceutical company, Europe

Anti-skid braking technology gets EU backing

May 10, 2007 System helps avoid skids on slippery roads, and could be required equipment in Europe and U.S. by 2012. TAGS: Europe, European Union, car, U.S.

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. TAGS: Brad Smith, shareholder, European Union, antitrust, Europe, lawyer, Microsoft Corp.

Europe sees calling prices fall

February 21, 2006 Recent European Commission report notes increased competition and rate drops, but also cites need for more regulation. TAGS: telecommunications, regulation, Europe, European Union, broadband

Europe plays hardball with Microsoft

March 25, 2004 special coverage Members of Congress are quick to protest the EU's $613 million fine against Microsoft. Also: An intellectual-property precedent could help the software giant in its appeal. Read u... TAGS: European Union, antitrust, regulator, decision, Europe, intellectual property, PC company, fine, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Corp., letter, U.S., Microsoft Windows

EU roaming-charge initiative irks operators

March 29, 2006 Mobile providers vigorously oppose EU's decision to move forward with legislation to cap roaming charges. TAGS: Vodafone Group Plc., European Union, legislation, O2 Plc., Europe, decision

Europe extends open-source resource

October 12, 2006 Government collaboration on apps, interoperability tops agenda; better return on investment also a priority. TAGS: open source, commission, ROI, European Union, resource, Europe

The future of telecom regulation in Europe

November 14, 2007 Reformed regulatory framework would affect access, Internet calling, privacy, security, and Net neutrality across Europe. TAGS: commission, telecom regulation, telecommunications, regulator, framework, Europe, European Union, proposal, telecommunications company, provider, U.K., power

Antitrust angst for Microsoft

July 12, 2006 special coverage EU slaps Microsoft with $357 million fine in their ongoing antitrust battle. TAGS: antitrust, margin, European Union, angst, font, fine, Europe, Microsoft Corp.

An anxious wait for EU court ruling on Microsoft

September 14, 2007 Business leaders, lawyers, regulators will have plenty to discuss when the court rules next week on Europe's antitrust sanctions against Microsoft. TAGS: commission, antitrust, Thomas Vinje, antitrust case, European Union, regulator, court, Europe, Qualcomm Inc., attorney, technology company, chip company, decision, effect, Intel, Microsoft Corp.

Europe's software patent war ignites again

September 21, 2006 Patent debate may be taken out of hands of elected politicians under new measure, Parliament groups say. TAGS: software patent, litigation, measure, European Union, critic, Europe

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. TAGS: Brad Smith, antitrust, settlement, European Union, penalty, framework, general counsel, court, Europe, decision, Microsoft Corp., order, media player, server, Microsoft Windows

Uncertainty 'hindering' Europe's mobile-navigation rollout

January 22, 2007 Poor communication from team behind EU's answer to GPS slows adoption of satellite navigation in handsets, wireless operator says.Images: Europe's GPS rival TAGS: rollout, GPS, M2M, handset, Europe, satellite, European Union, location, conference

Europe calls for concerted fight against spam

November 28, 2006 Regulators, ISPs, governments and the police have been called on by the European Commission to boost their antispam efforts. TAGS: spam, commission, European Union, data protection, authority, fight, malicious software, service provider, Europe, activity, Internet Service Provider, Internet service, government, security, spyware

Europe edges closer to mobile phones on planes

October 18, 2007 European telecom regulator issues proposals that would let passengers use their handsets on European flights. TAGS: airline, proposal, European Union, flight, telecommunications, mobile phone, Europe

A call for Net neutrality debate in U.K.

September 17, 2007 Web's global nature makes it essential for U.K. and Europe to discuss Net neutrality, says British Computer Society president. TAGS: Net Neutrality, U.K., legislation, content provider, European Union, Europe, U.S., Internet Service Provider, VoIP, president

EU ruling deals setback to Microsoft

September 17, 2007 In upholding Europe's landmark antitrust decision, a high-level court foresees a "significant drop" in market share. But what of Vista? TAGS: commission, antitrust, market share, court, European Union, decision, Europe, Microsoft Corp., U.S., Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Old Europe's attack on New World technology

April 2, 2007 Dick Armey writes that the dustup between the EU and Microsoft is taking a dangerous--and unnecessary--turn for the worse. TAGS: innovation, European Union, regulator, marketplace, threat, America, Microsoft Corp., Europe, server, operating system
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