By: Luke
EU: Anti-Microsoft Ruling Almost Certain
EU: Anti-Microsoft Ruling Almost Certain
Guardian reports:
The EU today took a step closer to a landmark antitrust decision against Microsoft as member states backed a ruling to force the company to strip out audio-visual software from its Windows operating system.
The decision followed a meeting of competition experts from the 15 EU states, who approved the European commission’s draft decision. The panel is an advisory body which usually follows the European commission’s recommendations.
Microsoft also faces the prospect of a fine expected to run into hundreds of millions of euros as part of the commission’s sanctions against the company. Microsoft is certain to appeal against any EU decision it does not like.
The draft gives Microsoft a deadline to satisfy the EU order or face additional action.
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