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consequence, the European Union
gave Microsoft a fine of $611 million
in 2004 and a $1.35 billion in 2008
after defying the fine in 2004.
Even though Microsoft was sued
in 1999 and was ordered to break
up in 2001, the company released
their electronic game known as the
company should break up after the Xbox. They were developing this
30 months trial. In 2001, the break during the time they were in trial.
up order was cancelled by another The company launched an upgraded
group that favored Microsoft, but version in 2002, known as Xbox
still, Microsoft was found trying Live, and a final version known as
to monopolize the industry. As a Xbox 360 in 2005. However, the
