Judge gives Microsoft 120 days to ship Java for Windows

ToshiroOC · Jan 16, 2003, 05:54 AM

By MSNBC.com
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U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE J. FREDERICK MOTZ set that schedule Wednesday during a lengthy hearing with lawyers from both companies. Sun had sought a 90-day period, while Microsoft wanted a three-phase approach that would have extended over 180 days.
Microsoft will have to release a version of Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Java.
“I want to provide the incentive to get this done,” Motz said. He said Microsoft could request additional time for its Java work later, with a good reason.
Motz also rescinded two orders he made last week to dismiss two of Sun’s claims in its lawsuit against Microsoft. The judge said he’d misunderstood what issues those orders concerned.
Earlier Wednesday, Microsoft spokesman Jim Desler said Sun’s proposal was “ambiguous, overly broad and would really mandate an unreasonable timetable.”

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ToshiroOC · Jan 16, 2003, 05:55 AM

I'm hoping that this means that Service Pack 2 will be here within 120 days... though I'm not convinced that Microsoft won't simply delay until armageddon or Linux comes and destroys everything

Jan 16, 2003, 05:54 AM	#1
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Judge gives Microsoft 120 days to ship Java for Windows By MSNBC.com ----- U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE J. FREDERICK MOTZ set that schedule Wednesday during a lengthy hearing with lawyers from both companies. Sun had sought a 90-day period, while Microsoft wanted a three-phase approach that would have extended over 180 days. Microsoft will have to release a version of Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Java. “I want to provide the incentive to get this done,” Motz said. He said Microsoft could request additional time for its Java work later, with a good reason. Motz also rescinded two orders he made last week to dismiss two of Sun’s claims in its lawsuit against Microsoft. The judge said he’d misunderstood what issues those orders concerned. Earlier Wednesday, Microsoft spokesman Jim Desler said Sun’s proposal was “ambiguous, overly broad and would really mandate an unreasonable timetable.” Article can be read here. __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jan 16, 2003, 05:55 AM	Thread Starter #2
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	I'm hoping that this means that Service Pack 2 will be here within 120 days... though I'm not convinced that Microsoft won't simply delay until armageddon or Linux comes and destroys everything __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)