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Europe vs. Microsoft: in antitrust we trust
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July 19, 2012
European Commission confirms probe of alleged Windows RT browser exclusion, details more complaints
A European Commission spokesperson has confirmed that the antitrust division is investigating possible exclusionary practices on Windows RT, including charges that Microsoft is discouraging manufacturers from setting third-party browsers as default.
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July 18, 2012
EU investigating Windows RT for allegedly blocking browser choice
The EU will be investigating Windows 8 RT and its Metro environment browser restrictions due to complaints from other browser manufacturers.
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July 17, 2012
Microsoft admits to 'technical error' with browser choice screen, offers to extend compliance period
Microsoft says it has taken immediate steps to rectify an issue with its browser choice screen for Windows 7 SP1 users after the European Commission revealed it's investigating the company's failure to comply.
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July 17, 2012
EC investigating Microsoft's lack of compliance with browser choice commitment
The European Commission says it will investigate whether Microsoft has failed to comply with its browser choice commitments.
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June 27, 2012
EU rejects Microsoft's appeal against billion-dollar antitrust fine, reduces it by $48 million
The European Union has rejected an appeal by Microsoft, instructing the company to pay a reduced fine for an antitrust decision from 2004.
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May 16, 2012
Windows RT browser exclusion draws attention from European, US regulators
The European Commission this week announced that it will be keeping a close eye on Microsoft's Windows RT operating system, in response to Mozilla's complaint that the forthcoming platform excludes third-party browsers.