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EC Reviews New Complaints Against Microsoft

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the some-people-just-can't-win dept.

Rob tells us that while Microsoft may still be fighting against existing antitrust sanctions the European Commission is already reviewing new complaints made against the software giant. From the article: "European Commission spokesperson, Jonathan Todd, confirmed that the competition commission is considering the complaints but said that no decision has been taken on a course of action, adding that the commission does not have to wait for formal complaints to take action against a company it suspects of anti-competitive behavior."

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  1. The Biggest Complaint? by Asshat+Canada · · Score: 1, Funny

    Not enough cowbell.

  2. nothing new to see here... move along... by advocate_one · · Score: 2, Funny

    same old, same old... Microsoft upsetting people again...

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    1. Re:nothing new to see here... move along... by sandman935 · · Score: 4, Funny

      True, but it's innovating. They're finding new ways to upset people.

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    2. Re:nothing new to see here... move along... by advocate_one · · Score: 4, Funny

      correct, we do not want the source code, just properly documented APIs that aren't encumbered with ridiculous licensing agreements...

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    3. Re:nothing new to see here... move along... by Sponge+Bath · · Score: 2, Funny
      They're finding new ways to upset people.

      Bill Gates: Whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you!

      EC official: Does not!

      ... and thus turns the wheels of commerce.

  3. Alternative headline... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    EC Rendered Impotent Due to Constant Examination of Microsoft.
    EC Contemplates Name Change To Microsoft Review Committee.

  4. Look out, Microsoft! by cortana · · Score: 2, Funny

    The kleptocrats can't quite afford their new mansions and yauchts. They're looking for large, rich businesses to help them out.

  5. Tounge Twister by OctoberSky · · Score: 3, Funny

    "confirmed that the competition commission is considering the complaints" I can barely say that out loud, let alone imagine how Microsofts attorneys are going to understand it said with a British Accent.

  6. Just take a look at MS' new slogan by jgbishop · · Score: 2, Funny

    These complaints come as no surprise, according to inside sources.

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  7. To quote the EU Comission . . . by wsanders · · Score: 1, Funny

    . . . blah blah blah, blah, blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah blah,blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah, blah, blah blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah, blah blah blah.

    [How do you say "blah" in French or German?]

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    1. Re:To quote the EU Comission . . . by aurelien · · Score: 2, Funny

      In french we say "bla", which is a clearly superior in terms of signal/noise ratio.

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  8. This would be a good time for a Microserf to..... by 8127972 · · Score: 4, Funny

    .....move the chairs out of Ballmer's office.

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