SKorea to Rule on Microsoft Case Next Week

Iria · Nov 30, 2005, 02:25 PM

SEOUL, South Korea Nov 30, 2005 — South Korea's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday it will likely rule next week on allegations that Microsoft Corp. violated trade rules by bundling its software products with Windows.

The Fair Trade Commission began looking into the case because Daum Communications Corp., a South Korean Internet portal, filed a complaint in 2001 alleging that Microsoft engaged in unfair marketing by tying its instant messenger software to Windows.

Microsoft reached a $30 million settlement with Daum earlier this month, but the commission said its investigation would proceed even though Daum withdrew its complaint.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	SKorea to Rule on Microsoft Case Next Week SEOUL, South Korea Nov 30, 2005 — South Korea's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday it will likely rule next week on allegations that Microsoft Corp. violated trade rules by bundling its software products with Windows. The Fair Trade Commission began looking into the case because Daum Communications Corp., a South Korean Internet portal, filed a complaint in 2001 alleging that Microsoft engaged in unfair marketing by tying its instant messenger software to Windows. Microsoft reached a $30 million settlement with Daum earlier this month, but the commission said its investigation would proceed even though Daum withdrew its complaint. ___________ Read More / Source: ABC News