The Seoul High Court Tuesday rejected an appeal by Microsoft to delay the implementation of penalties imposed on the software maker by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC).The KFTC ruled last year that Microsoft violated the country’s fair trade regulations, and ordered the company to pay a fine of 33 billion Korean won (US$35.4 million). The court also compelled Microsoft to offer two versions of its Windows XP operating system in the country: one without Windows Media Player and Windows Messenger, and another that includes links to websites offering rival software.Microsoft appealed that ruling with the Seoul High Court and asked the court to defer the Aug. 24 deadline for compliance, buying itself at least as much time as the appeal lasts. The court ruled that the deadline stands irrespective of the appeal.In response to the court’s decision, Microsoft said it plans to comply with the KFTC’s order and offer new versions of Windows XP in South Korea. It also reaffirmed its intention to appeal the order. “While Microsoft believes that the KFTC’s order will hinder technological innovation in Korea, it remains committed to continuing its business in Korea and to providing innovative technology to Korean customers,” the company said in a statement.-Martyn Williams, IDG News Service (Tokyo Bureau) This article is posted on our Microsoft Informer page. For more news on the Redmond, Wash.-based powerhouse, keep checking in. Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Employee Experience Employee Experience feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management brandpost Sponsored by SAP When natural disasters strike Japan, Ōita University’s EDiSON is ready to act With the technology and assistance of SAP and Zynas Corporation, Ōita University built an emergency-response collaboration tool named EDiSON that helps the Japanese island of Kyushu detect and mitigate natural disasters. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor Dec 07, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by BMC BMC on BMC: How the company enables IT observability with BMC Helix and AIOps The goals: transform an ocean of data and ultimately provide a stellar user experience and maximum value. By Jeff Miller Dec 07, 2023 3 mins IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe