07/08/2002

Microsoft opens source code

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Microsoft Corp. said Monday it has begun implementing some of the provisions of its federal antitrust settlement even though the case still is making its way through the courts.

The software maker said it will begin disclosing more of the source code for various versions of the Windows computer operating system.

Some of the technical data for desktop operating systems will be released online this month for free. Other data designed for large "server" computers that run networks will require a licensing fee.

"Microsoft is obligated as a company to continue to move forward to meet our obligations under the agreement, even as we are waiting for a final decision," Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith said on a conference call Monday.