2 ms·
>Microsoft moved its European software distribution centre from Germany to the Netherlands last month ahead of the verdict to minimise potential disruption. Th
by joelthelion 15y ago
>Microsoft moved its European software distribution centre from Germany to the Netherlands last month ahead of the verdict to minimise potential disruption.
The law doesn't really apply to these software giants, they'll always find a way around it.
- DanBC 15y agoYou see MS obeying the law, causing considerable disruption to their setup (changing a distribution centre from one country to another is pretty big move) and you say that they are "finding a way around it"?
- willvarfar 15y agoIsn't that exactly what MS are doing by moving their operations? "Finding a way around it" does not imply they are avoiding any cost in doing so.
- pgeorgi 15y agoThat's to make sure that the verdict only affects Germany. With their European distribution center in Germany, they couldn't sell in any European country. With this reorganization, they just can't sell in Germany (and any imports will be destroyed by customs if found). (it's also a not-so-subtle hints to politicians, that Microsoft would prefer to have a special exception to the usual rules, otherwise JOBS ARE AT RISK!!!11)