$613 Million Fine? Bill Can Probably Write That Check with His Lunch Money

Monday, September 17, 2007

$613 Million Fine? Bill Can Probably Write That Check with His Lunch Money

Posted By James Sadler

Microsoft, that company that so many love to hate (although don't include Zuncher Dan in that group), might have to pony up a $613 million fine handed done by the European Union soon.

They just lost their appeal and have two months to decide whether or not to appeal the appeal (kinda redundant, ain't it?). You can read all about it here.

The EU Court of First Instance, which I gather is what you call an appeals court in EU circles, ruled against Microsoft on the major parts of the case, stating that the European Commission was correct in concluding that the company was guilty of monopoly abuse in trying to use its power over desktop computers to muscle into server software.

Microsoft? A monopoly?

Who knew?

Trust me. Even though Microsoft has more than enough cash to pay the fine, they're going to appeal. They literally have no choice since ultimately losing on this issue could mean they will be forced to reveal code and otherwise valuable intellectual property in order to comply with the EU's findings.

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