Microsoft scored a major victory last month when a federal judge approved an antitrust settlement between the software giant, the Justice Department and state governments. Most of the nine states involved in the legal wrangling with Microsoft hinted that the ruling signaled the end of their legal battle -- except for Massachusetts. The Bay State on Friday said it wants to still play ball and continue its legal fight. "We are prepared to go our own way," Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly said at a news conference, as quoted by Reuters. "There was nothing in the deal that would change Microsoft's business practices in any substantial way." Reilly also issued a statement. West Virginia today is expected to decide whether it will join forces with Massachusetts in the case. Seven other states and the District of Columbia said that they will not appeal the federal judge's approval.
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