Dole criticizes U.S. actions on Microsoft
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US Senator Bob Dole criticizes the US Dept of Justice for its overzealous investigation of Microsoft and that company's proposed on-line information service. Dole says that Microsoft is simply providing a product that consumers want and that the government is interfering unnecessarily in attempting to dictate the terms under which the company can sell its product. Microsoft officials are pleased with Dole's comments but do not know why the Senator is publicly supporting the company. The Justice Dept has been investigating Microsoft in a number of cases, the most recent of which is the company's plan to include access to its online information service, Microsoft Network, with its forthcoming Windows 95 operating system. The investigation questions whether the bundling of the service with the software gives Microsoft an unfair advantage in the online market because of the market dominance of its operating system.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1995
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An 'icon of technology' encounters some rude political realities
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Microsoft's William H. Gates faced tough questioning during his testimony before a packed Senate Judiciary Committee. The word monopolist was used frequently in the hours-long hearing, and committee Senators seemed to enjoy making Gates uncomfortable. Some speakers compared Microsoft to a giant devouring hair ball, as well as an 800-pound gorilla with one too many calluses. Gates told the committee that building good software is paramount, but committee leader and Utah Senator Orrin Hatch said selling software fairly takes precedence. Hatch, whose state contains a significant computer industry, said predatory pricing and monopolistic practices can damage the software industry. Gates defended himself as a philanthropic Horatio Alger and said the software industry has contributed a significant amount of money to the economy.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1998
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U.S. outlines Microsoft case in legal brief
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The US Dept of Justice says that Microsoft may be violating antitrust laws by planning to include access to its Microsoft Network online information service on its forthcoming Windows 95 operating system. The agency is not charging the company with any legal violations but the legal brief filed indicates that Microsoft could be forced to make changes in its new program. The Dept of Justice's brief is the first significant challenge to one of Microsoft's most controversial marketing practices. The brief details carefully the factors under which Microsoft could be breaking the law. The company has a near monopoly on the market for operating systems and will now be requiring users to purchase access to its new online service.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1995
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