Secret talks lead to truce among technology giants: software firm's deal with rival may hurt challenge of EU rule
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The agreement between Sun Microsystems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. may have a negative impact on Microsoft's challenge of a European Union ruling requiring it to share information with competitors. Microsoft officials state the agreement with Sun has been worded to protect Microsoft's intellectual property rights.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Microsoft faces tough sanctions as EU attacks its business strategy: software leader told to disclose its codes, fined euro 497 million
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European Union regulators have required Microsoft Corp. to reveal its Windows desktop operating systems code to improve competition in the software industry and fined it euro 497 million, both actions stemming from findings that the company engaged in unfair competition.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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