U.S. politicians lashed out Wednesday at the European Union's decision to seek sanctions against Microsoft, asking regulators in Brussels to reconsider their decision to levy an unprecedented fine of US$613 million.
The US State Department has quietly expressed its concerns to European regulators about last week's decision to levy harsh penalties and a US$613 million fine on Microsoft.
Microsoft's last-ditch talks aimed at reaching a settlement with the European Union and avoiding antitrust action have failed, paving the way for a landmark legal ruling next week.
For the first time in its history, the Internet is running a real risk of fracturing into multiple and perhaps even incompatible networks.
If the U.S. tech industry wants to retain its current dominant position, it might want to spend less time pleading for special favours from the government.
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