EU launches broad inquiry into Microsoft's Windows 2000
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The European Commission (EC) has begun a probe into Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 2000 operating system. The EC raised concerns that the system could dominate electronic commerce.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Further EU Commission probe into Vivendi-Seagram is likely
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The proposed merger of Vivendi SA, Seagram Co., and Canal Plus SA is being investigated by the European Commission for antitrust issues. The investigation will take up to an additional four months to finish.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Ruling on Microsoft may come too late: EU's antitrust decision isn't targeted directly at new operating systems
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A European Union ruling affecting Microsoft Corp.'s integration of software into its operating systems may not curb the company's competitive advantage, as is the goal. The ruling targets older products and past practices, leaving Microsoft free to pursue invasions of other markets such as Internet searching and home entertainment.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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