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Others Could Join RealNetworks In Microsoft Suit: Page 4 of 4

"The chances of success (for RealNetworks) are actually dependent upon whether or not Microsoft has learned the lessons from its previous experience with the antitrust claims (by the government)," Matthew Furton, partner in the commercial litigation group in Chicago-based antitrust firm Gordon & Glickson, said.

RealNetworks has said its lawsuit complements the European Commission's antitrust investigation of Microsoft. RealNetworks has testified in that case.

Despite its struggles on the desktop, RealNetworks has been successful against Microsoft in getting its software in non-PC devices such as smart-phones, advanced cellular phones capable of playing music and video and running applications. RealNetworks earlier this year signed non-exclusive agreements with handset makers Telefon AB L.M. Ericsson and Nokia Corp.