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China Launches Antitrust Probe Vs. Microsoft

snydeq writes "China has launched an investigation into whether Microsoft unfairly dominates its software market, according to a state media report. A working committee of China's State Intellectual Property Office is investigating whether Microsoft engaged in discriminatory pricing and will also look at Microsoft's practice of bundling other software programs within its Windows operating system, according to the report. The probe is part of a greater sweep of operating systems and other software developed by multinational companies that cost much more in China than in the U.S. 'On the one hand, global software firms, taking advantage of their monopoly position, set unreasonably high prices for genuine software while on the other hand, they criticise Chinese for poor copyright awareness. This is abnormal,' a source said."

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  1. phrostee fish by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    the chineses like their frostys microsoftee

  2. Why does my belly button bleeding or leaking? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I'm not sure why could this happen? I have a big belly. I'm little bit overweight, but not very big. I was perfectly fine for two weeks until I felt a pain inside my belly button. When I look at my belly button, I saw little bit of leak, also little bit of blood are coming out, and slowly filling up at my tunnel of my belly button. One thing I hate about this, it gives some unpleasant smell. It leaves some stains at my t-shirts I was wearing everyday. I have to change my shirt MANY TIMES. I decided to check my belly button, figuring out how does it leaks. Every time, my belly squish or bend when I'm about to sit. It leaks. When I sleep (laying on the bed) It doesn't leaks. To prevent this leaking, I did some cleaning like using a cotton ball with alcohol, so the bacteria won't spread over. Then I put a small paper towel on the top of my belly button. I know I need to go to doctor to check my belly button. But I need your suggestions first. How did this happen?