Saturday, June 13, 2009

Russia Probing Microsoft Over Windows XP Availability

Reports say that Microsoft is facing another antitrust inquiry, but this time from the Russians.

On Thursday, regulators in Russia said that Microsoft is violating Russian antitrust laws by limiting the supplies of Windows XP while demand still exists, therefore forcing users to use Windows Vista.

Microsoft has stopped most copies of Windows XP from being installed on new computers, with the exception of netbooks, and emerging markets.

Microsoft says that they have not been notified of the complaint.

"Microsoft has not yet received notice of any new investigation. However, we will cooperate with any inquiry and remain committed to full compliance with Russian law.” Microsoft spokesman Jack Evans.

In April, Russia said it was looking into whether Microsoft deserved closer scrutiny under its antitrust laws.

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