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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."
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 up to 17 related stories
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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