U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson decides that Microsoft can retain its operating systems for PCs, TV set-top boxes, handheld computers and other devices. But the company would be forced to create a separate firm for its other software and Internet products. "Microsoft as it is presently organized and led is unwilling to accept the notion that it broke the law or accede to an order amending its conduct."
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![]() June 12, 2000, 9:15 a.m. PT Microsoft blasts DOJ plan The company wastes no time countering a plan by government attorneys to quickly move the antitrust trial to the Supreme Court.
DOJ turns up heat
Clark warns of Explorer
Redmond's bleak forecast
Gauging the political winds
Breakup cost estimated at $43 billion
Day One special coverage
Envisioning life after Windows
Appeals court may favor company
Investors may face split decision
Boldness, pace define Jackson's rule
Reaction to ruling is quick, mixed
Klein: "This is the right remedy"
previous coverage
DOJ rejects most Microsoft ideas in revised plan
Judge gives government another chance
Preliminary appeal could be litmus test
Microsoft files last word in landmark trial
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