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[Neon]

Google has reached an out-of-court settlement with Microsoft after the two companies clashed over a controversial appointment in China.
Microsoft sued Google, claiming it had violated non-competition agreements after its hiring of Kai-fu Lee to head its research operation in China.

Dr Lee had previously set up Microsoft's research and development centre in Beijing.

The firms are vying to be big players in China's fast-growing online market.

Mutually satisfied?

Microsoft's case was due to go to trial next month.

Microsoft argued that Dr Lee's appointment - seen as important in speeding up Google's Chinese expansion - violated his contract.

It claimed Google could gain access to confidential information as a result. Google said it had done nothing wrong under California law and responded by suing Microsoft.

[clarky3429]

sue sue sue, lol, thats all thats happening nowadays..... where ever happened to the good 'ol deathmatch to sort these things out!?!? lol

[Neon]

you know what clarky, i reckon they should merge

[clarky3429]

lol, if they do that then they will start running for government and soon after, they will control the world!!! :S

[m.oreilly]

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and soon after, they will control the world!!!

cough...they already do... ?

Edited by m.oreilly, 24 December 2005 - 03:52 AM.

[RedInferno]

LOL, excellent point