Microsoft foot-dragging irks EU and US

Iria · Jan 24, 2006, 10:29 PM

For the first time in 12 years, Microsoft is in trouble on both sides of the Atlantic for the same reason at the same time -- failing to share information needed to remedy its antitrust violations.

The European Commission has reacted to Microsoft's foot-dragging with a threatened fine of up to 2 million euros ($2.46 million) daily. Now that the Justice Department this week for the first time expressed similar frustration, it will be up to a judge to decide if new action is necessary.

Microsoft's general counsel, Brad Smith, plans to hold a news conference in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss the case.
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Jan 24, 2006, 10:29 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Microsoft foot-dragging irks EU and US For the first time in 12 years, Microsoft is in trouble on both sides of the Atlantic for the same reason at the same time -- failing to share information needed to remedy its antitrust violations. The European Commission has reacted to Microsoft's foot-dragging with a threatened fine of up to 2 million euros ($2.46 million) daily. Now that the Justice Department this week for the first time expressed similar frustration, it will be up to a judge to decide if new action is necessary. Microsoft's general counsel, Brad Smith, plans to hold a news conference in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss the case. __________ Read More / Source: Yahoo! News