Running head: U.S v Microsoft Analysis
U.S v Microsoft Analysis
In 1998 the United States and a group of nineteen states filed a civil complaint against Microsoft alleging antitrust violations. They believed that Microsoft has used its monopoly in operating system software to protect and eliminate competitors (Chandrasekaran,1999).
In 2000, Microsoft was found liable for maintaining an illegal monopoly in personal computer operating systems. In November of 2002, following an appeal and several court hearings, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued several judgments prohibiting Microsoft from continuing certain unlawful conduct.
Charges
On May 18, 1998, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) fil
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