Ordered to pay up
PC Mag | at | by Mike
Had Robin Hood's booty of choice been copies of Microsoft Office, he might have been involved in the largest recovery ever achieved under California's antitrust laws-one that partially benefits lower-income students. A superior court judge has granted preliminary approval of a $1.1 billion settlement between Microsoft and California consumers and businesses, and claimants could begin collecting money as soon as September. Microsoft must pay claimants vouchers for cash after buyers purchase computing products from any manufacturer.