Caldera wins round in its case against Microsoft

Microsoft's attempt to have the antitrust case brought against it by Calderahas been struck down by the judge overseeing the case. Caldera inherited thecase when it bought former Microsoft rival Digital Research a few years ago:Digital Research claimed that Microsoft bundled DOS and Windows together inWindows 95 to shut out its DOS competitor, DR-DOS. The case is set to go totrial in January.

Judge Dee Benson disagreed with Microsoft's request for dismissal, statingthat Microsoft's actions could very well form an illegal pattern ofbehavior. The judge also warned Microsoft against grandstanding in court.

Caldera is seeking $1 billion in damages, which Microsoft sarcastically saysshould cover the $400 million price the company paid for Digital Research