Microsoft might delay Vista launch in Europe

Microsoft might delay Vista launch in Europe

Microsoft has said in a statement that the launch of their upcoming Windows Vista operating system could be delayed in the European markets so as to make sure they meet the European Commission’s antitrust requirements.

The European Commission responded to this statement by the company saying that they are passing on the blame to EU for not following the court’s rulings.

Microsoft said in its statement: “Once we receive the Commission’s response, we will know whether the Commission is seeking additional product design changes that would result in delay in Europe.”

The European Commission responded: “It is not up to the Commission to give Microsoft a green light before Vista is put on the market; it is up to Microsoft to accept and implement its responsibilities as a near-monopolist to ensure full compliance with EU competition rules.”