Microsoft to testify at Oracle/Sun European Commission hearing

"We “can confirm participation at the hearing and that the company has previously responded to inquiry from the Commission about the deal,” said a corporate spokesperson whom I asked about the reports. Because of the confidential nature of the proceedings, Microsoft officials were unwilling to say more.

"The hearing is slated for Thursday and Friday in Brussels. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Microsoft officials will be offering arguments as to why the merger shouldn’t be allowed."

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