Microsoft, EU Commission Spar over Antitrust Fines.
Publication: eWeek
Publication Date: 30-MAR-06
How to access the full article: Free access to all articles is available courtesy of your local library. To access the full article click the "See the full article" button below. You will need your US library barcode or password.
BRUSSELS-- Microsoft and the European Commission traded blows as the software giant made a last-ditch attempt to avoid fines of up to 2 million euros a day, the latest round of its antitrust battle in Europe.
At a two-day closed hearing which began on Thursday, Microsoft is defending itself against the fines which the Commission has proposed. It says the company has dragged its feet in implementing remedies from a 2004 antitrust decision.
The Commission accused Microsoft of abusing the dominance of its Windows...
Read the full article for free courtesy of your local library.