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Judge Orders Microsoft Breakup

The Microsoft anti-trust case appears headed for the Supreme Court, just moments after U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson today ordered the software giant to split into two companies.

Judgement Day for Microsoft

Reactions to the Microsoft decision.

Microsoft: The Final Judgement

Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson issued his final judgment in the antitrust case against Microsoft today. The following is the full text of his judgment.

Microsoft Files Final Arguments

Lawyers for Microsoft Corp. Wednesday presented final arguments against a Justice Department proposal to break the software giant in two.

Justice’s Recommendation

By PBS News Hour

Assistant Attorney General Joel Klein discussed the government's recommendation to break up Microsoft in a press conference this afternoon. The following is text of his comments.

Microsoft’s Reaction

By PBS News Hour

Following the government's announcement, several Microsoft officials made statements critical of the Justice Department's action and defending their company.

Microsoft Violated Antitrust Laws

U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson has found Microsoft guilty of violating federal antitrust laws.

Microsoft Verdict: Microsoft Broke Rules

By PBS News Hour

Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ruled that Microsoft violated federal antitrust laws by using its power to stifle competition and hurt consumers.

Microsoft Talks Break Down

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Talks between the Department of Justice and Microsoft broke down over the weekend. The following is a statement released April 1 by U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Richard Posner in Chicago, the talks' mediator.