Microsoft to pay out $180 million to Iowa individuals and businesses

[techpr]

A judge provided preliminary approval to a settlement between Microsoft and a class-action case in Iowa, accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive practices. The company has agreed to pay out up to $180 million to affected individuals and businesses.

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