Software company expected to offer to restrict business practices on products that were subject of trial. Linux powers may already be benefiting from the proposal to carve up Microsoft.
Biometric devices identify people by physical traits such as fingerprints, irises, faces, or voices.
IT managers and analysts support a breakup of Microsoft to encourage competition and innovation. Proposal would divide Microsoft into two companies, one to handle applications and one to market Windows and Net technologies. The swoon in Microsoft shares also followed disappointing fiscal third quarter results.