Microsoft Ordered to Turn Over Documents in Antitrust Case

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The U.S. District Judge presiding over the antitrust case against Microsoft Corporation has ruled that the company must deliver potentially damaging documents related to its business dealings with Intel Corporation and Apple Computer Inc. The trial is set to start on September 23, and the latest development may prompt a delay in the proceedings. Microsoft has accused the government of conducting an "11th-hour ambush" by requesting the documents, which the company claims were not disclosed in a timely manner. The case revolves around allegations that Microsoft used its market power to stifle competition to its Windows operating system, which runs approximately 90% of the world's PCs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft Corporation has been ordered to turn over documents related to its business dealings with Intel Corporation and Apple Computer Inc. in the ongoing antitrust case.
  • The trial is set to start on September 23, and the latest development may prompt a delay in the proceedings.
  • Microsoft has accused the government of conducting an "11th-hour ambush" by requesting the documents, which the company claims were not disclosed in a timely manner.
  • The case revolves around allegations that Microsoft used its market power to stifle competition to its Windows operating system, which runs approximately 90% of the world's PCs.
  • The government attorneys have presented evidence showing how Microsoft uses its market power to intimidate even large high-tech companies, including Intel and Apple.
  • The judge is to address Microsoft's request to have all or part of the suit dismissed at a hearing on September 11.
  • Both sides are to file witness lists with the court by today.

Statistics:

  • 90%: The percentage of the world's PCs that run on Microsoft's Windows operating system.
  • 23: The date on which the trial is set to start.
  • 11: The number of hours before the trial Microsoft claims it was ambushed with document requests.
  • 2006: The year by which all TV stations are required to switch to digital broadcasts from existing analog systems.

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