Microsoft has paid EC's fine.

We have lust learned that Microsoft has paid last Monday the European Commission's $497m fine. This is a prove of Microsoft good willing for the recent EC's decision to suspend its decision until Redmond's appeal is heard. Microsoft will have to remove Windows Media Player from XP and supply third-parties with info/codes to allow them to better integrate their video solutions in Windows.
for pro-PC readers, do not be scared, Microsoft is still having 50 billions euro in Bank accounts.