More jockeying to pare back Microsoft suit
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Microsoft filed a motion seeking full dismissal of the Government's antitrust suit against the company. The routine 88-page motion also reflects the Microsoft legal team's confidence in a recent legal precedent, according to legal experts. A Federal appeals court decision in Jun 1998 said Microsoft could demonstrate that its Internet Explorer Web browser was an integral part of its Windows OS. Microsoft is being sued by the Justice Department and 20 states for allegedly extending its OS monopoly to the browser market by combining the separate Internet Explorer and Windows products. The trial is scheduled to begin on Sep 8, 1998. Another Microsoft move consisted of filing a 33-page motion that responded to the Justice Department's request for a temporary court order regarding Microsoft and PC makers. Terms of the proposed court order would force Microsoft to extend an option to PC makers which would allow them to license Windows without the Internet Explorer.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1998
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Ally or foe? A complaint of Microsoft
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Real Networks Chmn Robert Glaser told a Senate hearing that Microsoft's software for receiving streaming media was potentially weakening his company's technology. Glaser testified on Jul 23, 1998, before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is examining Microsoft's tactics in the Internet software market. The complaint is unusual because Microsoft owns a 10% stake in Real Networks, the industry leader in streaming software, and licenses 10% of its products. Glaser is an ex-Microsoft executive who claims to hold close ties with his former employer. He provided a computer demonstration on how Microsoft's Windows Media Player software lacks compatibility with Real Networks technology-based Internet multimedia programming. Glaser also said Microsoft Chmn William H. Gates had ignored his Jul 1998 E-mail, which warned of the possible Judiciary Committee testimony but encouraged a private resolution between the two companies.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1998
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Spyglass, a pioneer, learns hard lessons about Microsoft
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Spyglass' business reinventions illustrate the complex software industry, especially given the market power of Microsoft. Spyglass struggled in its role as supplier of the software engine for Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, and competing briefly against the software giant in the browser market. The current Spyglass strategy consists of avoiding Microsoft by targeting the specialized Internet software and services markets that Microsoft ignores. Spyglass goes so far as to select customers with Microsoft in mind, according to Spyglass CEO Douglas P. Colbeth. Microsoft Chmn William H. Gates will testify Mar 3, 1998, at a Senate hearing as the Justice Department pursues its antitrust case against Microsoft. Colbeth praises Microsoft for its success but says Microsoft leverages its 85% share in the OS industry to squeeze suppliers.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1998
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