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March 8, 2007

Quest Software and Microsoft Announce First License for Protocol Technology in European Licensing Program

Microsoft Protocols will Enable Quest to Deliver Enhanced Interoperability Capabilities to Integrate Unix, Linux and Java Authentication Systems with Active Directory

March 1, 2007

Microsoft Statement on European Commission Action on Protocol Pricing

Third-party analysis finds proposed prices are at least 30 percent below market rate for comparable technology.

March 1, 2007

Brad Smith: News Conference Transcript Regarding European Commission Action on Protocol Pricing

Transcript of news teleconference with Microsoft Senior Vice President and General Counsel Brad Smith on March 1, 2007 concerning an action by the European Commission regarding the issue of Microsoft’s protocol technology licensing program in Europe.

February 14, 2007

Microsoft and Plaintiffs Resolve Iowa Class Action Lawsuit

Settlement will benefit Iowa consumers, businesses and schools.

November 23, 2006

Microsoft Statement on Completion of the Initial European Commission Review of Microsoft’s Technical Documents

In accordance with the March 2004 decision by the European Commission, Microsoft submitted 8,500 pages of detailed technical documentation in July 2006. The Commission has now completed its initial review of this extensive documentation.

October 13, 2006

Microsoft Says on Track to Release Windows Vista on Schedule

New operating system will be released in Europe and Korea on schedule, following “constructive dialogue” with competition authorities.

October 13, 2006

Brad Smith Press Conference Transcript: Announcement Regarding Release of Windows Vista in Europe and Korea

Transcript of Remarks and Press Conference: Brad Smith, Microsoft Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Announcement Regarding Release of Windows Vista in Europe and Korea

July 19, 2006

Microsoft Announces Principles to Guide Future Development of Windows

Twelve tenets to continue to apply after major parts of U.S. antitrust ruling expire.

July 12, 2006

Media Alert: Microsoft to Discuss European Commission Decision

Microsoft press conference to discuss European Commission decision on fines.

July 12, 2006

Statement on July 12 Fine Announced by European Commission

Fine not appropriate; key issue not compliance, but clarity of March 2004 decision.