Contrary to what was reported yesterday, it doesn’t appear that
Microsoft is terribly interested in a settlement — leading at
least one state attorney general to call for a breakup of the
software giant.
“Microsoft Corp. ruled out an antitrust settlement that would
change its structure, putting the software giant on a collision
course with the states that sued it and want a breakup to remain a
possible penalty….”“Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal rejected the
company’s stance, saying he would like to consider a wide range of
penalties.”“‘The remedies have to be effective in restoring competition and
preventing recurrence of illegality,’ Blumenthal said, adding, ‘It
might well be that only a structural remedy would fit that
criteria.'”