Bloomberg reports that Microsoft, which agreed to pay US$1.1 billion in a California antitrust settlement, has dropped a provision in the agreement that would give its software free to schools after Apple criticized the plan. “Schools that are awarded vouchers under the settlement can now receive any manufacturers’ technology product, according to court documents filed in San Francisco.
Read MoreMicrosoft is in talks with Apple to avoid a challenge to the planned US$1.1 billion antitrust settlement that the company claims gives Microsoft an unfair advantage in the education market, reports Bloomberg. Microsoft has agreed to settle California consumer lawsuits accusing it of violating antitrust laws and driving up software prices.
Read MoreApple today objected to a US$1.1 billion antitrust settlement between California and Microsoft, saying the agreement will actually benefit the software giant, reports c|net. Under the terms of the settlement, Microsoft will offer vouchers to California individuals who bought Windows or select applications between Feb. 18, 1995 and Dec. 15, 2001. One-third of any unclaimed rebates will revert to Microsoft. The remaining amount will go to California public schools in the form of cash and Microsoft software.
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