Microsoft hints at delay of Vista in Europe

Microsoft raised the possibility on Thursday that it might delay the introduction of its new Vista Windows operating system in Europe, saying it depended on the

European Commission's antitrust requirements.

The European Commission responded sharply, saying it was "misleading to imply that the Commission could be the cause of delays in launching Vista in Europe."

Microsoft said in a statement it made concrete proposals to the European Union's executive Commission, responding to its concerns about new features in Vista.