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BUDAPEST (Thomson Financial) - Hungarian competition office GVH says it raided the offices of Microsoft's Hungarian subsidiary on suspicion the company abused its market position when dealing with distributors.GVH carried out the unannounced raid on July 19 looking for evidence that Microsoft Hungary had 'employed a system of conditions or favours with the most significant software distributors, making it disadvantageous for them to sell competing products.'GVH can investigate the alleged impropriety for 180 days before seeking an extension. Microsoft Hungary was not immediately available for comment.edward.krudy@thomson.comek1/slmCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.
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