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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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Europe, U.K., blog, license, small business, retailer, Microsoft Corp., U.S., Microsoft Windows, operating system

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. TAGS: Munich, Europe, open source, Linux, Steve Ballmer, noise, bank, government, Microsoft Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., U.S., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: regulator, antitrust, European Union, Europe, investigation, appeal, Intel, chip company, decision, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Corp., U.S., Microsoft Windows

Still unanswered questions in EU decision

March 24, 2004 Interpretations differ on how the European Commission's decision will affect Microsoft, consumers and competitors. TAGS: European Union, commission, Brad Smith, Microsoft Windows Media Player, decision, Microsoft Corp., server, Europe, U.S., Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: Linspire, trademark, Europe, lawsuit, Sweden, lawyer, digital music, PC company, letter, Microsoft Corp., Linux, U.S., open source, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

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? TAGS: European Union, appeal, antitrust, commission, Europe, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Corp., government, decision, media player, monitoring, Microsoft Windows, operating system, U.S.

Looking for Lindows? Try Linspire

April 14, 2004 Following European court rulings in its trademark battle with Microsoft, the software maker renames its open-source operating system. TAGS: Linspire, Linspire Inc., Netherlands, battle, open source, operating system, Europe, Microsoft Corp., U.S., 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, fine, regulator, decision, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Europe, letter, intellectual property, Microsoft Corp., PC company, Microsoft Windows, U.S.

Oracle case bounces to Europe

September 10, 2004 The European Commission is studying the U.S. court decision favoring Oracle's PeopleSoft buyout and deciding whether to pursue its own objections. TAGS: commission, antitrust, Oracle Corp., PeopleSoft Inc., merger, decision, Judge, court, Europe, attorney, Microsoft Corp., U.S., Microsoft Windows

It's all in the timing for Real

December 19, 2003 Analysts see an ongoing European investigation of Microsoft, an update to Windows XP and other factors as prompting the company's antitrust suit. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., antitrust, investigation, America Online Inc., Service Pack 2, media player, research company, Europe, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, U.S., security, operating system

China vies with U.S. for spam title, report says

April 21, 2006 Overall, computers in Asia relay more junk e-mail than those in any other continent, according to Sophos research. TAGS: Sophos Plc., Graham Cluley, spam, spammer, South Korea, McAfee Inc., North America, Asia, China, Internet Service Provider, virus, security, antivirus, Europe, U.S., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft revs its automotive engines

November 26, 2003 The software maker has convinced carmakers to use its Windows CE operating system to power a variety of in-car electronics, from navigation systems to music players to information devices. TAGS: carmaker, Microsoft Windows CE, electronics, car, Bill Gates, music player, supplier, Europe, Microsoft Corp., Japan, operating system, software company, Microsoft Windows, U.S.
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