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Korean regulators search Microsoft offices

June 10, 2004 Antitrust investigators continue probe into whether Windows holds--and abuses--an illegal monopoly position. TAGS: Daum Communications, regulator, antitrust, messaging, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows

Vista search seems fair, regulators say

May 12, 2006 U.S. government gives OK to Microsoft's search box plans for Vista, which have been criticized by rival Google. TAGS: antitrust, regulator, computer company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, search engine, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft, Adobe squabble over PDF

June 2, 2006 Breakdown in talks over the use of Adobe's PDF in Office leaves Microsoft bracing for an antitrust battle in Europe. TAGS: antitrust, Microsoft Office 2007, Adobe PDF, regulator, Adobe Systems Inc., XML, Microsoft Office, concern, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Europe, software company, CEO, printing, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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, fine, Microsoft Windows Media Player, PC company, Microsoft Corp., letter, U.S., Microsoft Windows

The two sides of Bill Gates

November 16, 2006 Speaking at the TechNet Innovation Summit, Microsoft co-founder wears both philanthropist and hypercompetitive businessman hats. TAGS: Bill Gates, regulator, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, health, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., Apple iPod, Apple Computer, Google Inc.

Microsoft to Google: Take an antitrust lesson from us

June 28, 2007 The software maker's deputy general counsel says it's learned its lesson in dealing with regulators. Is Google listening? TAGS: antitrust, regulator, federal judge, general counsel, Google Inc., practice, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: DoubleClick Inc., online advertising company, Brad Smith, scrutiny, online advertising, regulator, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Is Windows still relevant?

October 6, 2006 CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says recent upset over Vista should put a rest to that lingering question. TAGS: regulator, European Union, antitrust, software company, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Adobe Systems Inc., security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, hard drive

Microsoft scrambles to ship Vista in Korea

October 13, 2006 It may have to stagger the release of different versions to respond to regulators' concerns. TAGS: Korea, regulator, Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, Media Center PC, Microsoft Corp., service pack, media player, IM, Microsoft Windows, operating system

EU: Microsoft compliance deadline a week away

November 15, 2006 European regulators give the company until November 23 to bring its products into compliance with 2004 antitrust order. TAGS: commission, compliance, licensee, antitrust, euro, documentation, regulator, deadline, European Union, spokesman, decision, Microsoft Corp., monitoring, Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft agrees to change Vista desktop search

June 20, 2007 Changes aim to address Google antitrust concerns. Also: Redmond talks for first time about when service pack will arrive. TAGS: decree, desktop search, consent decree, antitrust, agreement, regulator, attorney general, Microsoft Windows Vista, service pack, Google Inc., attorney, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Why restraining Microsoft no longer matters

September 21, 2007 European regulators won a big court victory this week but CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says Microsoft must fend off a bigger challenge. TAGS: John Ashcroft, antitrust, regulator, Europe, government, Microsoft Corp., president, U.S., IBM Corp., Google Inc.

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, regulator, European Union, marketplace, Europe, threat, Microsoft Corp., America, server, operating system

EU extends review of Google-DoubleClick merger

November 13, 2007 European Commission's decision to take a deeper look at the proposed merger potentially puts the $3.1 billion deal at risk. TAGS: merger, DoubleClick Inc., online advertising, commission, European Union, antitrust, regulator, investigation, decision, Eric Schmidt, Google Inc., acquisition, 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: antitrust, commission, Thomas Vinje, antitrust case, European Union, court, regulator, Qualcomm Inc., Europe, attorney, technology company, chip company, decision, effect, Intel, Microsoft Windows Media Player
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