Microsoft Settles Antitrust Case with Iowa

Microsoft has settled with the state of Iowa over charges that it had overcharged consumers for its products. Details of the settlement were not disclosed, although a court date has been set for April 20 where more information could be released. Half of the money received from the settlement would be used to "close the digital divide," attorneys for the plaintff say.

Iowa's lawsuit against the Redmond giant was one of the only to remain in the courts, as most have either been dismissed or settled thus far. Lawyers claim that Microsoft has overcharged Iowa consumers by nearly a half-billon dollars over the last 12 years.