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Microsoft extends Vista bulk license discount to Europe
March 26, 2007
Amid complaints about bloated prices for the OS in the United Kingdom, software maker extends a U.S. discount program's reach.
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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?
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Firefox gains at IE's expense in Europe
July 17, 2007
Loss of market share could have implications for Microsoft's future in Web services, says Mozilla Europe's president.
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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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Did Microsoft get lucky in Europe?
October 16, 2006
Some European Parliament members are grateful the Vista release apparently isn't blocked completely.
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New Vistas for Microsoft--so why not Europe?
August 24, 2006
Policy analyst George A. Pieler says EC regulators are taking the wrong tack when it comes to the software giant.
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Europe: United in regulation
June 30, 2005
Policy analyst George Pieler says spat between European trustbusters and Microsoft speaks volumes about what's wrong with EC antitrust policy.
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In Europe, Microsoft aims to mute open-source 'noise'
June 30, 2004
Exec pooh-poohs "emotional debate" and says defections to Linux are limited to just a few high-profile cases.
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Study: Vista could create 50,000 jobs in Europe
September 14, 2006
Next version of Windows will create a cascade of benefits for local European economies, says Microsoft-sponsored study.
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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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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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Palm talks up its ambitions for Europe
February 15, 2007
Despite European operators' support of the Symbian OS, Palm is still trying to woo mobile users there.
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Europe turns up the heat on tech
June 8, 2004
With the revival of a moribund antitrust probe of Intel, the EU reveals itself as an aggressive regulator willing to cross swords with the United States. Also: Microsoft files its appeal.
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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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Microsoft-Lindows battle expands in Europe
December 8, 2003
Microsoft expands its trademark dispute with Lindows to Europe, putting pressure on the Linux seller and its PC partners to stop distributing the company's open-source operating system.
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European rivals turn wary eye on Microsoft
September 28, 2006
With Netscape's fate in mind, small European security firms are trying to gauge Microsoft's impact on their business.
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PC makers snub Windows sans media player
June 15, 2005
Only one of several manufacturers interviewed said they might accept requests to preinstall Windows XP N on machines.
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EU, Microsoft fail to agree on deal
March 18, 2004
The European Commission and Microsoft have been unable to reach a settlement on the landmark antitrust case, the top EU regulator said.
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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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