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Microsoft, DOJ chronology
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December 16, 1997: 3:17 p.m. ET
Legal battle brews on between software giant, Justice Department
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NEW YORK (CNNfn) - The following are key dates in the legal battle between Microsoft Corp. and the U.S. Justice Department.
DOJ seeks Microsoft fine - Oct. 20, 1997
NEW YORK - In its continuing battle with the world's largest software company, the U.S. Justice Department Monday asked a federal court to hold Microsoft Corp. in contempt for alleged anti-competitive behavior in the Internet browser market.
Microsoft faces EC probe - Oct. 21, 1997
NEW YORK - Microsoft Corp. may be fighting a battle on both sides of the Atlantic as the European Commission is conducting its own investigation of the software company's practices.
On Monday, the U.S. Justice Department charged Microsoft with ignoring an anti-competitive practices pact it reached with Justice in 1995.
Lawyer takes on Microsoft - Oct. 21, 1997
NEW YORK - The U.S. Department of Justice took a lot of people by surprise Monday when it announced it was seeking damages from Microsoft Corp. for what it termed "anti-competitive behavior."
U.S. hits Microsoft bullying - Oct. 22, 1997
NEW YORK - When Compaq tried to put Windows 95 on its PCs without Microsoft's web browser, Microsoft threatened to cripple the computer maker.
Microsoft fires back - Nov. 11, 1997
NEW YORK - Microsoft Corp. is accusing the Justice Department of using antitrust charges to hamper the development of the Windows operating system and is asking that the case be thrown out.
Justice refutes Microsoft - Nov. 20, 1997
NEW YORK - The Justice Department fired back at Microsoft Corp. Thursday, charging the software giant chose to integrate its web browser with Windows 95 in a desperate attempt to grab market share from rival Netscape Communications Corp.
Microsoft appeals ruling - Dec.15, 1997
NEW YORK - Microsoft Corp. Monday said it will appeal a federal judge's ruling that ordered the company to temporarily stop requiring computer makers to distribute its Internet browser with the Windows 95 operating system.
Microsoft wants fast review - Dec. 16, 1997
NEW YORK - Microsoft Corp. asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to consider lifting the temporary injunction that would stop the company from requiring computer makers to include Internet Explorer with its Windows 95 operating system. 
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