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Antitrust Regulators To Monitor Windows 7, But Not Later Releases

CWmike writes "Gregg Keizer reports that federal and state regulators have struck a deal with Microsoft under which any version of Windows released after May 2011 will not be subject to the scrutiny mandated by a 2002 antitrust settlement. As previously promised, however, Windows 7 will be put under the microscope. Yesterday, the DOJ filed documents (PDF) with US District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly asking that she extend her oversight by at least 18 months, until May 12, 2011. Although Microsoft has consented to the extension — and acknowledged that the regulators can later ask for another 18 months — Kollar-Kotelly must approve the request."

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  1. Re:Talk about revisionist history! by alexo · · Score: 5, Funny

    I recall dimly that it was Win2k.
    That would be Windows 98.

    Which gives k=49.