Microsoft fails in court bid to suspend EU sanctions | Seattle Times

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Microsoft fails in court bid to suspend EU sanctions

By Kristi Heim
Seattle Times business reporter


Dealing Microsoft a major legal setback, a European court today rejected the software giant's appeal to suspend antitrust sanctions imposed by European regulators earlier this year.

The decision means Microsoft will have to change the way it does business in Europe. It must immediately provide a version of its Windows operating system with the Windows Media Player stripped out and make confidential technical information available to competitors.

Those penalties were imposed by the European Commission in March when it found Microsoft violated European antitrust law. The Commission also fined the company 497 million euros ($612 million).

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[efhmc]

1. I adore the power the EU has to stop american monopolies.

[Occulus]

2. Do they recognize "corporate personhood" in the EU?

That might have something to do with it...

[efhmc]

3. They sure can spot and ban mergers and other shenanigans that

are noncompetitive?

[AP]

8. Seriously. They're hyper conscious of not giving anybody a

leg up on everyone else. They really want a competitive marketplace that delivers most of its benefits to consumers and employees, but also to business owners who are willing to work hard to earn their profits.

They take competition very seriously.

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9. Seriously. They're hyper conscious of not giving anybody a

leg up on everyone else. They really want a competitive marketplace that delivers most of its benefits to consumers and employees, but also to business owners who are willing to work hard to earn their profits.

They take competition very seriously.

[Voltaire99]

4. The difference between civilization and the wild west. (n/t)

[Anakin Skywalker]

7. You Said it, My Friend.

[lovuian]

5. Yep the EU is making America look ridiculous

So Microsoft will have to adjust or no Europe trade... thats a HUGE Market to be axed out of and the EU is right its a freakin Monopoly that is dangerous!!!

[goforit]

10. Poor little Microsoft. Gates just can't be a bully everywhere.

The EU appears to be more American than this Bushland.

[Anakin Skywalker]

6. Ah Hah Hah Hah! Boo Ya, Freepers!

A victory for anti-monopoly. :)

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

11. Yesss! Yet again, the EU walks the walk while the US only talks the talk

MKJ