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mstlyevil
October 11th, 2005, 03:53 PM
This is big news all over the net right now here are some links to the story.

http://news.com.com/Real%2C+Microsoft+reach+truce/2100-1030_3-5893069.html

http://news.com.com/Details+of+the+Microsoft-Real+agreement/2100-1025_3-5893211.html?tag=nefd.hed

What is Microsoft up to? They have made deals with Adobe and Sun this past week. I just wonder what they have up their sleeve right now.
Artificial Intelligence
October 11th, 2005, 04:03 PM
Perhaps repairing their reputation?
blastus
October 11th, 2005, 05:54 PM
Another example of how Microsoft bribes itself out from under the law. RealNetworks' hands are tied now as they cannot pursue any antitrust investigations against Microsoft. I hope RealNetworks enjoys its $761 million infusion as they are history.
darkmatter
October 11th, 2005, 05:59 PM
Heh...At least they've still got Symantec on their cases.
Sirin
October 11th, 2005, 08:27 PM
Heh...At least they've still got Symantec on their cases.

Don't forget Apple. :D
mstlyevil
October 11th, 2005, 08:54 PM
Don't forget Apple. :D

Microsoft and Apple made peace a few years ago when BG fronted the money to bail Apple out of going bankrupt. Apple has been in Microsofts back pocket for a few years now.