In the latest twist, it looks like the Computer Implemented Inventions Directive now will not now be revised by the EC. Campaigners say they are furious.
The EU Council has approved a controversial proposal on software patents, despite opposition from numerous software developers and some European countries.
Alan Cox, one of the leading lights of the UK Linux scene, was among those celebrating on Thursday after the European Parliament demanded a total rethink of the software patent directive.
European Commission's decision to take a deeper look at the proposed merger potentially puts the deal at risk.
Google's planned acquisiton of DoubleClick has led to US government antitrust committees and liberal consumer groups watching the search giant's moves, just like they did Microsoft's not too long ago.
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