Legal

May 12, 2006

Microsoft voluntarily agrees to continue licensing and documenting desktop communications protocols for Microsoft Windows.

March 30, 2006

Licensees successfully release products using Microsoft technical documentation

March 26, 2006

Company requests Seoul High Court to overturn the KFTC decision in ongoing case; company also files for reconsideration by the KFTC.

March 21, 2006

The company also pledges work on additional technical documentation projects, adds on-site technical assistance.

February 24, 2006

Microsoft today issued the following statement in response to the Korea Fair Trade Commission’s issuance of a written report following the Commission’s decision announced last December.

February 15, 2006

The company’s response to Commission allegations provides clear evidence that Microsoft is in full compliance with the technical documentation mandate. The response also documents how the Commission has disregarded evidence and denied due process.

February 3, 2006

$55.2 million distribution is part of 2004 class action lawsuit settlement.