Microsoft withdraws request for Commission hearing

US software maker Microsoft has withdrawn its request for a hearing in an attempt to speed up a final settlement of its EU antitrust case. According to the Commission this step does not mean a settlement is automatically the next step.

US software maker Microsoft has withdrawn its request for a hearing in an attempt to speed up a final settlement of its EU antitrust case. According to the Commission this step does not mean a settlement is automatically the next step.