EU Gives Microsoft Until The End of May

Microsoft has been given until the end of the month to comply with the European Commission's ruling for it to change its practices in Europe. If Microsoft doesn't comply, it will be fined up to $5 million a day. "We made a deal that before the end of the month we would reach an agreement (on remedies). We are waiting for the Microsoft people to do their homework," said European Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes. The company lost an antitrust dispute last year, and now its time of reckoning is drawing close. Microsoft is expected to explain details about how it will meet the EU's guidelines. BBC News latest ebusiness news