Justice leaning toward Microsoft breakup

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Microsoft Corp has received a legal setback as the United States Justice Department is seriously considering recommending the break up of the software firm along product lines. The recommendation to Judge Thomas Jackson is expected to be supported by the 19 states suing Microsoft over its alleged monopoly practices. The recommendation, if upheld by the legal system, could take at least two years to impose because of the expected appeals from the software firm.

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Microsoft asks for time on breakup

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Microsoft Corp on May 31, 2000 requested for more time to devise a breakup plan and suggested other changes to the government's proposal. The government has proposed that Microsoft be divided into two companies, namely one for its Windows operating systems and one for Internet services and popular applications. The proposal, which requires the company to present a detailed breakup plan in four months, also includes strict restrictions of Microsoft's business practices.

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Ruling prompts Microsoft to allow changes

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Microsoft stated recently that it will allow PC makers to remove access to its browser and add rival icons. The move was in response to a recent appeals court ruling that said that the company's practices were anti-competitive.

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