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RSS defenceNetscape takeover helps Microsoft's case
News Microsoft is using America Online's takeover of Netscape to boost its defence against the US Department of Justice (DoJ). In the ongoing anti-trust battle, Microsoft's lawyers are arguing that the deal "pulls the rug... [24 Nov 1998]
Windows is overpriced says top US economist
News The software giant's defence lawyers suggested that other operating systems - notably Linux - represented a competitive threat to Microsoft. Microsoft's Windows operating system is overpriced and that is hurting... [20 Nov 1998]
Microsoft - A bully exposed?
Comment We've heard of "terrifying threats" to block competition, bullying people into submission, and promises to "cut off the air supply". And no, this is not the synopsis of a 'how to' guide by a Mafia don. [15 Nov 1998]
Microsoft grills Intel witness
News Defence attorneys accused Intel vice president, Steven McGeady of having a grudge against Microsoft. Microsoft lawyers spent Thursday trying to undermine the credibility of one of the US Department of Justice's (DoJ)... [13 Nov 1998]
Gates rallies Microsoft shareholders
News Gates devoted the second half of his speech to the principle of innovation, which will be Microsoft's main line of defence in court. Bill Gates spoke to Microsoft shareholders last night, turning on the US Department of... [12 Nov 1998]
NEC in fresh overcharging claims
News Three NEC executives have already been arrested for allegedly overcharging Japan's defence industry. NEC suffered another blow in Japan today with the revelation that the Japanese space agency is seeking repayment of... [10 Nov 1998]
NEC chairman resigns
News The continuing defence procurement scandal in Japan has claimed a high profile victim. Thirteen NEC employees have been arrested on suspicion of overcharging the Japanese government for defence contracts. [23 Oct 1998]
Microsoft produces damaging Netscape email
News Microsoft has started raising the stakes in its defence against the US Department of Justice this week. Lawyers representing the Seattle software giant produced a document which indicates that Jim Clark, chairman of... [22 Oct 1998]
Microsoft bites back
News The defence argued that Microsoft had not acted illegally in trying to aggressively protect the market share held by its Windows-based Internet browser. Microsoft hit back yesterday at allegations of bullying and... [21 Oct 1998]
Microsoft feels the heat as trial begins
News The trial will continue today with opening remarks from Microsoft's defence team and evidence from Netscape's chairman, Jim Barksdale. Microsoft is a bullying company that has used Windows as a weapon to try and destroy... [20 Oct 1998]
US experts warn of latest hacker ploy
News Security experts at the US Department of Defence (DoD) are warning that hackers have become more dangerous by coordinating their attacks from multiple locations around the world. The hackers send attacks in segments... [28 Sep 1998]
Lockheed Martin buys Comsat for $2.7bn
News Comsat will eventually be made part of Global Telecommunications, a subsidiary of the giant defence and aircraft corporation, but the deal depends on approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and... [22 Sep 1998]
In brief: MoD denies security scare
News A UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesman today denied press reports that a hacker has broken into its internal systems. Reports claimed MoD chiefs have appealed to the US Pentagon for help after hackers broke into... [21 Sep 1998]
EDS picks up UK armed forces contract
News The UK Ministry of Defence is consolidating its armed forces administration system as part of a £300m contract with EDS. The Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency (AFPAA) will migrate details from the Royal Navy,... [16 Sep 1998]
In brief: Microsoft case faces delay
News If he rules against Microsoft, the date could still be changed to allow the software giant more time to expand its defence. Microsoft's battle against the US Department of Justice could be postponed until the middle of... [14 Sep 1998]
