The Redmond, Washington based software empire extended a hand in friendship and a fat antitrust paycheck to the venerable International Business Machines (IBM). In addition to the $775 million, Microsoft also coughed $75 million in credit for software deployment to IBM. Now things are square.
Microsoft Planning To Take Over Claria?
“Microsoft is reportedly eyeing yet another acquisition, but this buyout may prove to be a lot more controversial.
Microsoft and IBM Reach a $775 Million Settlement
Microsoft announced that it has settled its antitrust dispute with IBM for $775 million, and a $75 million credit extension toward deployment of Microsoft software at IBM.
Microsoft To Pay IBM $775 Million
Microsoft and IBM have agreed to settle their antitrust dispute, with Microsoft payin IBM $775 million, plus extending $75 million in credit towards deployment of Microsoft software at IBM.
A New Kind of Conversation Is Needed With Microsoft
Last week Microsoft made a big step on working with the community. We saw what can happen if you put something out there, put your ear to the ground, and then refactor based on what you hear.
Microsoft and IBM Settle Differences
Microsoft and IBM have come to an agreement to resolve their antitrust problems. Microsoft will be paying IBM $775 million and extend $75 million in credit towards deployment of Microsoft software at IBM.
Microsoft IE Subject To Exit Flaw
The Redmond-based software company disclosed a COM object issue that could make Internet Explorer exit unexpectedly.
IBM Cashes $775M Microsoft Settlement Check
The two companies announced a settlement of antitrust claims going back to the government’s suit against Microsoft.
Sun Fires Salvo At Microsoft, IBM RFID Initiatives
Sun recently announced a new version of its Java-based software, RFID ME, for RFID readers.
Is Microsoft All Talk On HD DVDs?
Though Microsoft says it’s not taking sides in the impending DVD format war, the announcement that the software giant is joining up with Toshiba to develop high-definition DVD players using a special version of Windows seems contrary to that claim.