Antitrust Cry From Microsoft Against Google

TIGR · Apr 1, 2011, 09:53 AM

I searched but didn't find anything about this on TPU. Sorry if it's been posted. Mods, sorry if I posted in the wrong section.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NY Times

Microsoft, whose domination of the technology industry provoked a landmark federal antitrust case, is crying foul against Google....

Full article here.

FordGT90Concept · Apr 1, 2011, 10:33 AM

I wonder what Balmer and Gates think of the suit since it is Microsoft Europe launching it. Why Europe before the USA seeing as they are both headquartered in the USA?

HammerON · Apr 1, 2011, 10:35 AM

Didn't Europe sue Microsoft for Antitrust practices?
Guess they are trying to get their money back.
Brilliant

btarunr · Apr 1, 2011, 10:42 AM

Pot calling the kettle black.

AsRock · Apr 1, 2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by btarunr

Pot calling the kettle black.

OMG, just what i was thinking. Thanks to dear mother making me think that way as she always says it lol.

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