Microsoft looks close to settling EU browser case, prepares to smooth way for Yahoo deal

EU finally about to settle Microsoft browser case

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp., which has already shelled out $2.5 billion in antitrust fines in Europe, is on the brink of closing a chapter in its long-running battle with regulators there, just in time for another to begin.

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EU seeks feedback on Microsoft’s offer of several browsers, says it is prelude to a settlement

EU prepares to settle Microsoft browser case

BRUSSELS — European Union regulators said Wednesday they were preparing to settle a long and costly antitrust battle with Microsoft Corp. with a deal to give Windows users a choice of web browsers.

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Memory chip company Rambus settles EU antitrust probe with new licenses, avoids fines

Rambus settles EU antitrust probe, avoids fines

BRUSSELS — Memory chip company Rambus Inc. said Friday that European Union antitrust regulators had provisionally agreed to drop a probe and any fines if the company reduced its royalty rates for DRAM memory chip patents.

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