Symantec Claims Microsoft May Harm Security Software Companies

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Symantec Corp. accused Microsoft of abusing its monopoly in deciding which security products can run on its upcoming operating system. With Microsoft’s new operating system Vista still on pace for release in January 2007, Symantec is warning that the OS may harm it and other security software companies. Symantec is going public with the concerns to pressure Microsoft to release software development kits that would allow rival products to communicate with Vista’s new security features, including a dashboard designed to help customers easily see what protection programs are switched on.

European antitrust regulators have warned Microsoft not to shut out rivals in the security software market as it builds more security into Vista. The EU has quizzed security firms about problems they might have with Vista and has said it will take action if it believes Microsoft is breaking antitrust law.

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