Microsoft cuts German link in protest over Motorola
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Microsoft in a retaliatory move against Motorola ended teamwork with Germany company Arvato for software distribution. The move reported by Germany's Deutsche Presse-Agentur would see about 50 people lose their jobs as Microsoft relocated distribution to the Netherlands. The Windows developer argued that Motorola's H.264 video patent demands made staying in Germany untenable.
A decision is due in Motorola's case versus Microsoft on April 17. If successful, it could ban Windows 7 and the Xbox 360 at the same time, effectively gutting business in Germany. Moving to Germany's neighbor could reduce the vulnerability to legal actions if Motorola wins. »read more
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