It's not just EU: Many foes want a piece of Microsoft
SeattlePI | at | by Mike
Microsoft Corp. is facing a world of troubles.
The European Union is on the verge of imposing burdensome sanctions against the company, as antitrust challenges nag the software titan at home and in Asia. Plus, stiffer competition looms from open-source products, led by the Linux operating system.
"I think they're a pretty resilient company and they tend to rise to the occasion," said David Smith, an analyst with Gartner. But, Smith says, serious issues exist that could end up hurting Microsoft's business.