Microsoft is finishing work on an update to its Windows XP operating system, clearing the way for public release of the software within the next few days, sources say.
Microsoft has agreed to make modest changes to Windows XP in response to criticism from an antitrust compliance committee.
Microsoft is under growing pressure to comply with the European antitrust ruling within a matter of weeks, an EU spokesman said on Wednesday.
The software giant is finalising a major makeover for Windows XP that makes it easier for consumers to choose third-party software over Microsoft's own products.
A federal judge has told Microsoft it must disclose portions of the Windows source code, including XP and XP Embedded, to nine litigating states and the District of Columbia.
Vendors Symantec and McAfee have looked into the future and don't want to become the next Netscapes.
A federal judge has told Microsoft it must disclose portions of the Windows source code, including XP and XP Embedded, to nine litigating states and the District of Columbia.
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