[Am-info] Microsoft facing competition fine

[Erick Andrews]

See:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3523232.stm

Excerpt:

"Software giant Microsoft is facing a heavy fine and swingeing [sic]
penalties following the breakdown of talks with Brussels over anti-trust 
action.

"European Competition Commissioner Mario Monti is now planning 
to unveil the draft EU competition ruling against the firm on Wednesday, 
24 March.

"Both Mr Monti and Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer agreed that commitment 
over future conduct was the sticking point.

"Microsoft has already announced its intention to appeal against the ruling.

"The decision to appeal means the five-year investigation still has some 
way to run. [...]"

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If you happen to go to that website, take a look at the photo near the top.

Is that Bill Gates?  

I've seen folks in their 70s and early 80s that look better.  And the elders
I know don't use Windows or Botox.

-- 
Erick Andrews