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MS tosses Real some change, Pimps Rhapsody

Tue, 10/11/2005 - 14:13 — kebernet

Microsoft Corp. and RealNetworks Inc. today ended years of bitter rivalry, settling Real's antitrust claims against the software giant and forging a partnership in music and online gaming to better compete against new rivals.

Under the agreement, Microsoft will pay Real $761 million in cash and services and will promote Rhapsody, Real's subscription service for online music, throughout Microsoft's MSN network. Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said his company also would ensure that Real's media player works seamlessly with the Windows operating system, an issue at the core of Real's 2003 antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft.

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