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Microsoft, DoJ Reach Tentative Settlement

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the sent-to-bed-without-dinner dept.

JeffMagnus writes: "MSNBC is reporting that the tentative settlement between Microsoft and the DoJ calls for a five-year consent decree between the government and Microsoft governing the company's conduct. A three person panel of independent experts will be created to review the companys' future activity." The New York Times appears to be the original source for the settlement stories; there's also an AP article.

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  1. And the Panel will be: by UserChrisCanter4 · · Score: 4, Offtopic

    Linus
    RMS
    Steve Jobs

    We'll take care of this monopoly business in no time.

  2. Re:Let's not forget by Moridineas · · Score: 2, Offtopic

    Once again I am amazed by the number of cubicle workers and others who go on and on "Oh, he's SO stupid, oh blah blah blah"

    Intellectual elitism at it's worst. If you're so smart and good, why aren't you president--wouldn't your vast and overwhelming intelligence be better for us all??

    Scott

  3. Re:Voting Ain't What It Used To Be by big.ears · · Score: 4, Offtopic

    Elections can be fixed. Like the last one.

    I thought the last election was broken, not fixed.