Microsoft steps up software-piracy war
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Microsoft Corp. has begun a redefined effort to punish piracy of its software products. The company has brought actions against 7,500 Internet listings in 33 countries for pirated Microsoft software products. The Internet has provided a booming venue for distribution of unauthorized copies of software products.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 2000
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Microsoft loses Java decision in U.S. court
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San Jose, CA U.S. District Court Judge Ronald M. Whyte rules against Microsoft in its contract dispute suit with Sun Microsystems. Microsoft is ordered to make its browser Internet Explorer and its Windows 98 operating system software compatible with specifications for Sun's Java software. It is believed the verdict against Microsoft will aid the Justice Dept. in its anti-trust suit against Microsoft and will make it more likely that Sun will triumph in its pending 1997 case against Microsoft for unfair competition and patent infringement.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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