Microsoft sets release of EU-compliant XP
InternetNews | at | by Mike
After more than a year of wrangling over how to comply with the European Commission's antitrust ruling against it, Microsoft is set to release versions of Windows XP that will satisfy the EC's demands to unbundle Windows Media Player.
Microsoft said the "N" editions of XP are set to be made available to manufacturers on June 15, with retail availability expected on July 1. The company provided the commission with copies of both N products last week.
Microsoft also said Windows XP Home Edition N and XP Professional N will comply with the March 24 EC antitrust ruling. The decision said Microsoft broke European antitrust law governing competition.