Tuesday, 13. April 2004

Korean Internet company sues Microsoft for $8.7 million


A South Korean Internet portal filed an antitrust lawsuit Monday against Microsoft, alleging the U.S. computer software giant violated trade regulations by tying instant messenger software to its Windows operating system.

Daum Communications said it was seeking 10 billion won ($8.7 million) in damages it claimed resulted from Microsoft's Windows XP, which includes the instant messaging system MSN Messenger.

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