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Microsoft Move Won't Derail Antitrust Case

Company has unfair advantage, European Commission says

By Sarah Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 12, 2009 10:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – The European Commission is moving forward with its antitrust case against Microsoft even after the company's promise to sell its Windows 7 operating system without Internet Explorer in Europe. The commission "notes with interest" Microsoft's announcement, CNET News reports, but adds that "Microsoft... Read full story »

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