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Microsoft set to open up software
Microsoft has announced that it will open up the technology of some of its leading software to make it easier to operate with rivals' products.
The technology giant is to publish key software blueprints on its website.
It also promised not to sue open source developers for making that software available for non-commercial use.
Microsoft is being investigated by the European Commission on the grounds that limiting access to its technology has stopped competition.
"The Commission would welcome any move towards genuine interoperability," it said.
But it added: "Nonetheless, the Commission notes that today's announcement follows at least four similar statements by Microsoft in the past on the importance of interoperability
bbc.com
Microsoft has announced that it will open up the technology of some of its leading software to make it easier to operate with rivals' products.
The technology giant is to publish key software blueprints on its website.
It also promised not to sue open source developers for making that software available for non-commercial use.
Microsoft is being investigated by the European Commission on the grounds that limiting access to its technology has stopped competition.
"The Commission would welcome any move towards genuine interoperability," it said.
But it added: "Nonetheless, the Commission notes that today's announcement follows at least four similar statements by Microsoft in the past on the importance of interoperability
bbc.com