Article: Justice Department Won't Seek Breakup of Microsoft.

By Naftali Bendavid, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Sep. 7--WASHINGTON--The Justice Department announced Thursday it will not seek a breakup of Microsoft Corp., sharply contrasting with the Clinton administration and handing the software giant a win in its ongoing battle with the government.

A federal judge last year concluded a lengthy antitrust case by ordering Microsoft split into two companies. But an appeals court has sent the case back for further arguments, and Thursday's announcement heartened those who hoped the Bush administration's pro-business views would prompt a gentler approach to the company.

The Justice ...

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