Nothing in the decision published today authorizes the commission to sidestep the file access and other due process guarantees to which all companies are entitled to under European law and which have been neglected in this case.
It will be similar to the licensing programs in the U.S..
We are taking this step so the court can begin its review now of this issue given its far-reaching implications for the protection of our intellectual property rights around the world.
This filing is the result of the agreement we reached with the Commission in June to put this particular issue to the Court of First Instance.
All Microsoft is asking for is access to our file. This is a basic question of fairness and transparency.
It is part of the regular dialogue between Microsoft and the Commission on a range of policy issues.
What we're saying is that the documentation has been created to the same standard.
We can confirm the meeting is taking place and is part of the regular dialogue between Microsoft and the Commission on competition and a wide range of other subjects.
However, consumers are demanding a more secure, functional operating system. And Microsoft has developed Vista to respond to that demand, while respecting its legal responsibilities.
The writing was clearly on the wall. They're not going to be pursued further.
