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Experts: Sun lawsuit reaches too far

In filing an antitrust lawsuit, Sun Microsystems says it's partly trying to stop the software giant from using .Net to set up "Microsoft-controlled choke points to Internet access." Legal experts say the suit may be overreaching.

Experts: Sun lawsuit reaches too far
Legal experts describe Sun Microsystems' lawsuit against Microsoft as very aggressive and expansive, going well beyond anything pursued by federal and state trustbusters.
March 11, 2002 
Sun brings antitrust suit against Microsoft
The company files a private antitrust suit against Microsoft seeking damages that could top $1 billion.
March 8, 2002 
FAQ: Sun's suit against Microsoft
What are the details of the private antitrust suit, and what is Sun seeking? The answers to these questions can help clarify the case and what will happen next.
March 8, 2002 
Excerpts from Sun's suit against Microsoft
Read parts of Sun's private antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft. The suit leans on last year's determination by a federal judge that Microsoft used its monopoly to thwart competition.
March 8, 2002 
Sun, Microsoft are battle-worn combatants
Sun's lawsuit against Microsoft is the latest shot fired in a bitter feud that's been going on for years.
March 8, 2002 
previous coverage
Antitrust filings and dinosaur hecklings
rumor mill Whispers are circulating that Sun will be the next antitrust filer against Microsoft.
February 22, 2002 
Sun considers private antitrust suit
The network computing company is considering a lawsuit against the software giant but says it is being very cautious about such a course of action.
April 5, 2000 

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