Microsoft bares code to avoid fines

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Microsoft Corp. of the United States has revealed its proprietory source code for the Windows Operating System in a move to quell complaints from rivals and American and European antitrust authorities. Software industry rivals need the information so that their products will mesh better with Microsoft Windows. The software giant was facing a fine of 2 million Euros ($2.5 million) per day in the European Union for appearing to defy court orders to share programming information.

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P&G's planned Gillette takeover nears approval by EU regulators

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Procter & Gamble Co.'s acquisition of Gillette Co. for $53 billion is close to being approved by European anti-trust regulators. Some competitors complain that an antitrust ruling is in order as the products of the combined companies could dominate the market.

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Microsoft detaches Windows from Media Player in Europe

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Microsoft Corp. in response to an anti-trust ruling has detached Media Player from Windows software product in the European Union.

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