Concerns over its lingering dispute with European antitrust regulators may force Microsoft to delay the launch of Windows Vista in Europe. The software giant said unless European Commission regulators give it a clear indication about whether the first new version of its operating system since XP will be targeted for antitrust issues, it may push back the release date for the platform in that region. Microsoft added that it is awaiting a response to what it called “concrete proposals” made to the commission.
Microsoft, EC Battle May Cause Vista Delay in Europe
Posted by: Keith Regan September 8, 2006 11:39 AMConcerns over its lingering dispute with European antitrust regulators may force Microsoft to delay the launch of Windows Vista in Europe. The software giant said unless European Commission regulators give it a clear indication about whether the first new version of its operating system since XP will be targeted for antitrust issues, it may push back the release date for the platform in that region. Microsoft added that it is awaiting a response to what it called “concrete proposals” made to the commission.