Microsoft fined $1.4 BILLION by eu

[PRED]

Microsoft fined $1.4 BILLION by eu
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7266629.stm

 

[Devil Dog]

Such BS.

 

[Bill Roy]

Now that brings a smile to my face! :approve:

 

[katherine]

Where is microsoft_legal when we need him :smilewinkgrin:

 

[VTEC]

$1.4 BILLION :hungry:

 

[RatherGood]

Such BS.

How so?

Microsoft is a convicted monopolist that continues to ignore any and all court rulings that come from the EU.

If you yourself were found guilty of even 1/1000th of what they have been found guilty of you'd be in prison.

 

[Seraphim]

Where is microsoft_legal when we need him :smilewinkgrin:

It's very likely he's down in a dark basement right now, while Mr. Gates locates a pair of pliers and a blow torch.

 

[PRED]

It's very likely he's down in a dark basement right now, while Mr. Gates locates a pair of pliers and a blow torch.

:approve:

:cheers: :smilewinkgrin:

 

[wikes82]

that's a great news ....
M$ deserves that... Anti Trust, monopoly, selling buggy/crappy software...

 

[PRED]

No word from 'Microsoft Legal'? :smilewinkgrin:

 

[jasdon11]

Where does the $1.4b go - who are the beneficiaries?

 

[Poohnix]

Where does the $1.4b go - who are the beneficiaries?

nowhere - Nobody.
I it ever will be paid - it'll go down the general black hole of the EU budget.
Just like when you get a speeding ticket - who's geting that money?

 

[andrejc]

$1.4 billion is a funny ammount for corporation like M$.

 

[Rubber DuckRubber Duck is verified member.]

Just an introductory offer. Wait 'til the EU gets serious with these guys!

 

[fab]

It seems they're playing games for the past 4 years. Trust MicroSoft, they should be able to continue this game for a while.

 

[Tim Schoon]

we want more! we want more!

 

[Jacksplat]

I heard on the radio today that gates dropped large on the forbes richest dudes list after a long stint. -1.4b might have played a factor in this along with the negative connotations that come with it.