Microsoft, Symantec settle Windows dispute

Seattle PI | at | by Mike

After nearly two years of litigation, Microsoft and Symantec have settled a dispute over data-storage technologies in Microsoft products.

The suit, filed by Symantec in May 2006, alleged that Microsoft wrongly used Symantec's technology in programs including the Windows Vista operating system. Symantec had acquired the technology in its purchase of storage company Veritas in 2005.

The companies declined to disclose financial terms and other details of the settlement. Symantec and Microsoft on Tuesday requested to dismiss the suit in U.S. District Court in Seattle.