EU ruling deals setback to Microsoft

Sidney · 17th September 2007, 21:23

A European court dealt a severe blow to Microsoft's competitive ambitions in Europe Monday by siding with regulators in an antitrust case against the company.

http://www.news.com/EU+ruling+deals+...?tag=nefd.lede

Sidney · 17th September 2007, 21:30

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In the United States, the antitrust laws are enforced to protect consumers by protecting competition, not competitors,"

Perhaps, MS should consider leaving the EU market competely for a couple of years allowing the consumers to make the case.

17th September 2007, 21:39

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Originally Posted by Sidney

Perhaps, MS should consider leaving the EU market competely for a couple of years allowing the consumers to make the case.

Thought that too, it would be funny what happens and the look on the faces of the EU officals would be priceless.

But I guess they fear that they are easier to replace than most people think.

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