AP: Microsoft Rules Out Settlement
Jun 30, 2001, 15:35 (45 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by D. Ian Hopper)
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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.'"
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