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European Union Plans Fines For Microsoft, Wants Changes in Business Practice
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Posted by: TotalRecall
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission is close to a showdown in its Microsoft case that will test its ability to force the world's largest software company to make immediate changes in its controversial business practices.
On Thursday the Commission said again it intended to fine Microsoft for damaging competition in the past and would require that it change its business practices to preserve competition in the future.
"Except if the company comes up with very convincing arguments in the final round, this is our position," spokesman Tilman Lueder told reporters on Thursday. In that case, he said, "the abuses by Microsoft must come to an end immediately."
Under European Union law, Microsoft has the right to respond. Once it does, the EU executive can impose sanctions and fines. Alternatively, the EU and Microsoft could reach an agreement, but Lueder said there was not much room to change the sanctions.
Posted by: Null Actor
Or, Microsoft could just quit operating in Europe. That would be funny.
Posted by: Canis Lupus
They should also fine BMW for making better cars...
Posted by: Null Actor
I think they fine the drivers 
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