Microsoft attacks Google on copyright

By John Gapper in New YorkrnrnPublished: March 5 2007 22:08 | Last updated: March 6 2007 00:19rnrnMicrosoft on Tuesday launches a fierce attack on Google over its cavalier approach to copyright, accusing the internet company of exploiting books, music, films and television programmes without permission.rnrnTom Rubin, associate general counsel for Microsoft, will say in a speech in New York that while authors and publishers find it hard to cover costs, companies that create no content of their own, and make money solely on the back of other peoples content, are raking in billions through advertising and initial public offerings.rnrn