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EU regulator: Let consumers pick telecom standards

December 4, 2006 Let the market, not politicians, choose platforms, says EU watchdog. "Build the services, and they will come." TAGS: regulator, European Union, telecommunications, Hong Kong, standards, broadcasting, standard, TV

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, Microsoft Corp., search engine, Google Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

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.

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, regulator, Microsoft Office 2007, Adobe PDF, Adobe Systems Inc., XML, Microsoft Office, concern, Microsoft Corp., software company, CEO, Microsoft Windows Vista, Europe, printing, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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, online advertising, scrutiny, regulator, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp.

FTC allows Google-DoubleClick merger to proceed

December 20, 2007 In a 4-1 vote, regulators give their blessing to the controversial union, despite outcry from competitors and privacy advocates. TAGS: DoubleClick Inc., merger, regulator, Google Inc., advertiser, online advertising, acquisition, commission, theory, Microsoft Corp.

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

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, service pack, Microsoft Corp., 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, licensee, compliance, antitrust, euro, regulator, deadline, documentation, European Union, spokesman, monitoring, Microsoft Corp., decision, Microsoft Windows Vista

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, Microsoft Corp., Sony Playstation, Sony Corp., health, Apple iPod, Apple Computer, Google Inc.

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: antitrust, regulator, European Union, software company, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., XML, Adobe Systems Inc., security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, hard drive

Judges back FCC rules on network sharing

August 15, 2006 EarthLink loses appeal over regulators' decision to exempt regional phone companies from "unbundling" fiber lines. TAGS: regional phone company, EarthLink Inc., FTTH, Judge, regulator, telephone company, broadband network, fiber, broadband, rule

FCC pushes for broadband over power lines

August 3, 2006 Regulators say they're trying to address interference concerns while promoting an alternative to cable, DSL. TAGS: broadband over power line, regulator, interference, radio, broadband, DSL, Internet access, rule, order

EarthLink: Bells must share broadband networks

May 9, 2006 Broadband provider tells a federal appeals court that Verizon, BellSouth and others must be forced to share their networks with competitors. TAGS: Bell company, broadband network, EarthLink Inc., appeals court, broadband, regulator, BellSouth Corp., argument, cable company, lawyer, analysis, Verizon Communications

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, antitrust, European Union, regulator, Eric Schmidt, decision, investigation, Google Inc., acquisition, Microsoft Corp.

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

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, court, regulator, Europe, Qualcomm Inc., attorney, technology company, chip company, decision, effect, Intel, Microsoft Corp.

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: antitrust, John Ashcroft, regulator, Europe, government, Microsoft Corp., president, U.S., IBM Corp., Google Inc.

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: desktop search, decree, consent decree, antitrust, agreement, regulator, attorney general, Google Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, service pack, Microsoft Corp., attorney, Microsoft Windows

FCC: Local phone companies must connect Net calls

March 2, 2007 VoIP industry applauds ruling that says local providers can't refuse to carry calls on wholesaler-owned broadband lines. TAGS: wholesaler, VoIP, local phone company, Time Warner Inc., South Carolina, regulator, telephone company, Nebraska, voice service, telecommunications, VoIP service, Sprint Nextel, VoIP company, broadband, call, cable company
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