EU's Microsoft move could set precedent. Competitive landscape to change if software firm is forced to ditch bundling

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The European Union has begun a second antitrust case against Microsoft regarding the company's efforts to bundle software programs such as Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player at no cost to consumers. Other software companies have complained about this marketing plan.

Author: Mitchener, Brandon, Clark, Don
Marketing procedures, Usage, Marketing, Company marketing practices, MSFT P

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Microsoft hears criticism - and plans an expansion: rivals testify secretly in EU case, easing fears of retribution

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Europe's antitrust case against Microsoft Corp. allows its corporate accusers to remain anonymous, unlike US jurisdictions, and are referred to as numbered entities. Regulators state that anonymity facilitates reports of companies suspected of unlawful activity.

Author: Mitchener, Brandon
Prepackaged software, Influence, Anonymous parties to actions

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EU likely to decide against Microsoft

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European Union regulators pursue a case against Microsoft for anticompetitive business practices involving the company's extending its reach into other software markets beyond operating systems.

Author: Mitchener, Brandon, Echikson, William, Kanter, James

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Subjects list: United States, Europe, Computer software industry, Software industry, Company legal issue, Cases, Microsoft Corp., Antitrust law, European Union, MSFT, Antitrust issue
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