EU Court Upholds Anti-Trust Ruling in 2004 Microsoft Case

(17 Sept. 07 - RV) The world's largest software company, Microsoft, has lost most of its appeal in a European Union anti-trust ruling. The European Court of First Instance backed the European Commission's 2004 decision to fine Microsoft a record 497 million euros for allegedly monopolizing the software industry. The European Commission spokesperson on competition Jonathan Todd says it’s a good day for the consumer...