
Microsoft is seeking to settle its long-running patent suit with Eolas Technologies through negotiations rather than heading back to the courtroom.
The company confirmed Tuesday that <A HREF="http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/07/31/Microsoft-Eolas-seek-to-settle-patent-rift-out-of-court_1.html">itis in "active discussions" with Eolas</A> to settle a patent suit over Internet Explorer that was first filed in 1999.