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Microsoft, Real settle lawsuit
Microsoft, Real settle lawsuit-December 2024
Dec 19, 2024 2:19 AM

  RealNetworks said today it has settled its antitrust lawsuit against longtime adversary Microsoft.

  Terms of the combined $761 million deal include wide-ranging partnerships between the parties on games and music. The settlement includes a $460 million up front cash payment to resolve all damages claims and a series of technology licenses and commitments under which Real will obtain long-term access to Windows Media technologies.

  But perhaps more importantly, the deal includes a music and games partnership under which Microsoft will pay Real $301 million in cash and agree to provide services over 18 months in support of Real's product development, distribution, and promotional activities--and will offer Real's suite of downloadable games through MSN Games and Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360.

  Read the full story on MP3.com News.

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