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Microsoft 'falls short' of DoJ demands

...that Microsoft has not completely lived up to its agreement to disclose Windows communications protocols, as required by a 2002 antitrust agreement. In an 18... Read more

19 January, 2004 by Declan McCullagh

Promise from Microsoft not to sue over standards

...promise notably contrast with those under which Microsoft has offered to license Windows communications protocols, which effectively exclude open source projects, according to critics. Microsoft... Read more

13 September, 2006 by Matthew Broersma

Two years added to Microsoft's US antitrust deal

...the two-year extension of the programme, under which it licenses its Windows communications protocols. The department made its request as part of its regular... Read more

15 May, 2006 by Ina Fried

Regulators: Vista search is fair

...two years the part of the accord that requires Microsoft to license Windows communications protocols to rivals. The Justice Department had said it received a... Read more

15 May, 2006 by Ina Fried

Microsoft keeps its open source enemies close

Are the software giant's recent attempts to reach out to the open source community genuine or just another example of its embrace, extend and extinguish strategy? Read more

30 June, 2005 by Matthew Broersma

Media player-less Windows finally named

...which Microsoft has complied with its order requiring the company to license Windows communications protocols to rivals Read more

29 March, 2005 by Ina Fried

Redmond preps Longhorn for examination

...settlement, Microsoft is required to license, for a fee, a set of Windows communications protocols, essentially the means by which rivals can connect to Windows... Read more

27 January, 2005 by Ina Fried

Microsoft says Sun deal unsealed

...in a licensing programme under which Microsoft gives rivals access to various Windows communications protocols. However, Sun's cheque is apparently still in the mail... Read more

19 July, 2004 by Ina Fried

Regulator asked to revoke Windows patent

...digital cameras. While regulators have forced Microsoft to license some of its Windows communications protocols, the software maker has come under pressure to license other... Read more

19 April, 2004 by Ina Fried

XP music feature raises antitrust concern

...also notes that four additional companies have signed up to license certain Windows communications protocols that the company is required to make available as part... Read more

21 October, 2003 by Ina Fried

Microsoft antitrust decision due today

...it's been approved by the judge. Microsoft has disclosed details about Windows communications protocols and introduced a new control into Windows 2000 and Windows... Read more

1 November, 2002 by Declan McCullagh

Microsoft antitrust efforts: Windows dressing?

...Microsoft also used the call to introduce a new licensing program for Windows communications protocols that have yet to be approved by the Justice Department... Read more

6 August, 2002 by Joe Wilcox

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