Microsoft has declined to comment on reports that it is
to request a hearing in its antitrust lawsuit in the European
Union.
"We are working hard to respond to the European Commission's
statement of objections issued last month," said Micorsoft
spokeswoman Tiffany Steckler.
The commission issued a statement in August setting out its
argument that Microsoft has abused its dominant position with the
Windows operating systems to use that strength to push into the
markets for server software and audio and video playing
software.
The reports have claimed that by requesting a hearing, Microsoft
was trying to stall for time.
A spokeswoman at the European Commission, Amelia Torres, said
Microsoft has the right to a hearing before the competition
regulator concludes the case, but declined to comment on whether
Microsoft has requested a hearing or not.
Paul Meller writes for IDG News Service