The EU most likely took into account Microsoft's worldwide sales.
Microsoft adds that is unprecedented to take into account global operations when looking at one part of the world.
The EU also wants to restrict MS from bundling WMP into Windows sold in Europe and divulge technical information that will allow competitors to more easily design server software to link with Windows PCs.
Previously, the highest fine imposed was $571M against Hoffman-La Roche in 2001 for leading a vitamin cartel.
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