Europeans issue wake-up call to U.S. dominance of Internet

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European leaders, expressing concern over US dominance of the Internet, have vowed to jump-start their own high-technology industries in an effort to narrow the existing gap. Europe, which is yet to produce an Internet firm that covers the entire continent, is believed to be hampered by existing regulations that discourage entrepreneurship. At a meeting of the European Union in Madrid, Spain, on Jan 11, 2000, European leaders vowed to create the necessary conditions that will encourage the growth of Internet-based businesses.

Europe, On-Line Information Services, Public affairs, Videotex & Teletext

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Economics uniting old enemies

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Northern Ireland's economic development program is encouraging Protestants and Catholics to work together despite the continuing political stalemate among various government factions. At the local level, pro-UK and pro- Irish politicians typically share power in 20 of 26 councils. Segue Software employee Stephen Jennings noted that both Catholics and Protestants have common desires, such as wanting a decent standard of living and wanting to succeed in life.

Ireland, International economic relations, Administration of Economic Programs, Economic Programs

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Microsoft faces additional legal battles in Europe

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Microsoft Corp is facing antitrust problems in the European Union countries as well but they are deemed to be not so serious compared with the company's problems in the US. The company's Windows 2000 software is being investigated for alleged incompatibility with server software from other companies, a charge put forward by rival Sun Microsystems. Microsoft is also being probed for its proposed purchase of 29.9% of UK cable service firm Telewest.

Software Publishers, Government regulation (cont), European Union, Computer Software, Microsoft Corp.

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