EU: Microsoft now in full compliance

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Microsoft is slashing its licensing fees in Europe and handing over interoperability information on server protocols to open source developers as part of its latest agreement to comply with the EU's 2004 antitrust ruling.

The changes appear to be substantial and could impact the strategic direction of the world's largest software company. They are the result of ongoing negotiations Microsoft has held with the commission over the terms of the 2004 antitrust ruling against Microsoft.