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.

Microsoft Windows 2000 (Operating system)

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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.

Canada, Strategy & planning, France, Electric, Gas & Water Utilities, Utilities, Distilled and blended liquors, Liquor, Distilleries, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Alcoholic beverage industry, Energy industries, Energy industry, Public utilities, Vivendi Universal S.A., Seagram Company Ltd., VO, Canal Plus Productions S.A.

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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.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation, International economic relations, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Patents & copyrights, Antitrust Law, Legal/Government Regulation, Company legal issue, Cases, Laws, regulations and rules, Operating system, Operating systems, European Union, Intellectual property, Antitrust issue, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Trade policy

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