The government remedy focuses on future products more than establishing competition in existing products. A remedies proposal will be submitted to U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson Friday afternoon. Microsoft's chairman says the suggested regulations do not help the software industry. A compromise can be seen in the alternative remedy presented by the Ohio and Illinois attorneys general.
Top executives say the government's proposed split of the company is extreme and radical.
Some say Microsoft is biding its time and hoping for a Republican presidential victory in November. IT managers and analysts say a breakup of Microsoft would encourage competition and innovation.