Europe vs Microsoft

Mark Tran reports on the latest episode in the never-ending investigation of Microsoft by competition authorities. He writes: "The [European] commission, which has been investigating Bill Gates' company for four years, gave Microsoft a last chance to defend itself before demanding changes in the ubiquitous Windows operating system." News.com is running the full Reuters report, with quotes that suggest a fine is likely, and that the commission feels its case is very strong. Microsoft is likely to appeal against any punishment. Meanwhile, the company is under investigation in the US - again - over claims it retaliated against a computer company that wanted to sell machines with the Linux operating system. Update: More from the Washington Post.