Windows ruling is biggest IP heist in EU history, claims MS

Zardon · Mar 25, 2004, 12:20 PM

"The European Commission's decision to force the removal of Media Player from Windows is against the interests of consumers, chills innovation and breaks applications and web sites, claimed Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith in a news conference today. But yes, he would say that (and much, much more), wouldn't he? Setting the bluster aside for the moment, it's what he had to say on how Microsoft proposes to fight the decision and its chances of success that are most important."

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BWX · Mar 25, 2004, 01:31 PM

It's still 100x better than QT or RP-

zerodamage · Mar 25, 2004, 03:11 PM

I'd say. . . do not sell Windows in Europe. I personally do NOT want the EU telling me what my OS should and should not have in it over here in the U.S. Looks like the EU is also after some money. The fine says it all. THis is all a joke of a ruling if you ask me.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Mar 25, 2004, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by zerodamage
I'd say. . . do not sell Windows in Europe. I personally do NOT want the EU telling me what my OS should and should not have in it over here in the U.S. Looks like the EU is also after some money. The fine says it all. THis is all a joke of a ruling if you ask me.

just ship them copyies of windows 95

LeanWolf · Mar 25, 2004, 05:22 PM

quit your whining! don't tell me you actually use wmp?! so what if it's a money grab, Bill can afford it and i think anytime m$ gets nailed for its policies is just super! sheesh!

Mar 25, 2004, 12:20 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Windows ruling is biggest IP heist in EU history, claims MS "The European Commission's decision to force the removal of Media Player from Windows is against the interests of consumers, chills innovation and breaks applications and web sites, claimed Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith in a news conference today. But yes, he would say that (and much, much more), wouldn't he? Setting the bluster aside for the moment, it's what he had to say on how Microsoft proposes to fight the decision and its chances of success that are most important." Theregister

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LeanWolf alpha male Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Skyrim Posts: 5,713 Rep Power: 84 System Specs	quit your whining! don't tell me you actually use wmp?! so what if it's a money grab, Bill can afford it and i think anytime m$ gets nailed for its policies is just super! sheesh! __________________

Mar 25, 2004, 03:11 PM	#3
zerodamage HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,478 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I'd say. . . do not sell Windows in Europe. I personally do NOT want the EU telling me what my OS should and should not have in it over here in the U.S. Looks like the EU is also after some money. The fine says it all. THis is all a joke of a ruling if you ask me.