Microsoft, DOJ enter final antitrust round

 

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As expected, the government files its final remedy proposal, sticking to its original plan to split Microsoft into two separate companies. Meanwhile, the software giant postpones a major event to prepare for the judge's final ruling, which could come as early as next week.

DOJ files revised Microsoft breakup plan update The government refiles its plan to break Microsoft in two, including technical suggestions from the presiding judge. Full text: DOJ's revised plan to split Microsoft into two The government, in its official court filing, doesn't stray far from its original proposal to split the software giant into two companies. Microsoft postpones major Windows event update The software giant delays a major corporate event set for next week, citing "strong indications" the U.S. District Court may enter a final ruling in its antitrust case. Appeals court may be next stop for Microsoft update With U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ready to rule as early as next week, there may be no other option for the software giant.