She took the view that a time period of eight weeks should be sufficient for Microsoft to reply to a comparatively short statement of objections.
We were intending to send the statement of objections in the next few weeks.
The onus is on Microsoft to explain, in its reply to the statement of objections today, precisely why and how making the source code available would bring it into compliance with the remedy.
We have confirmed the deadline of February 15 on the basis that nearly eight weeks should be sufficient for Microsoft to reply to a comparatively short statement of objections.
We are of the opinion that Microsoft is not in compliance. We are still expecting a reply to our statement of objections.
The Commission welcomes the ruling and will have a more detailed statement at midday.