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May 12, 2008

Microsoft Appeals EU Fine

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On Saturday, Microsoft revealed that it has filed an appeal with the European Union's Court of First Instance in Luxembourg seeking to eliminate a $1.3 billion fine that was imposed on February 27, 2008. The European Commission (EC) fined the company for failing to meet the conditions of its antitrust ruling in a timely manner.

"We are filing this appeal in a constructive effort to seek clarity from the Court," Microsoft wrote in a statement, providing no further explanation. The company has not explained why it appealed or provided a copy of the filing it made with the court.

What Microsoft is not contesting is that it repeatedly failed to meet its legal obligations in Europe. When the EC fined Microsoft earlier this year, it had failed to comply with its 2004 antitrust ruling for 488 days. But that wasn't the first fine for tardiness. The EC has fined Microsoft over $2.5 billion during the antitrust process there, all for failing to comply with the ruling.

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Reader Comments
From the "I think we all saw this coming department"......

This saga will never end.

jersey72 May 12, 2008 (Article Rating: )


The EU makes the rules up as they go along...

sx4sport@hotmail.com May 12, 2008 (Article Rating: )


Good for you, Microsoft. The EU is totally full of themselves, being that the N versions of Windows have not been snapped up by the European Consumers. I think these guys have nothing better to do than express their anti-American sentiment than bully Microsoft. I know they broke the rules, but the EU fines are excessive. How about you guys jump on Apple for its bundling of iPod and iTunes?

subzerohitman721 May 13, 2008 (Article Rating: )


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