Brussels, 18/03/2004 (Agence Europe) - After a five-year investigation, numerous hypotheses by the media and intense negotiation at the very highest level until the very last minute, the Microsoft issue has finally been settled by European competition authorities and Commissioner Monti's verdict is without appeal. "I'd just like to inform you that a settlement on the Microsoft case has not been possible. I therefore intend to propose to my colleagues in the Commission next Wednesday to adopt...