Microsoft accuses AOL, Netscape of deal
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Microsoft turns the tables at its antitrust trial, accusing America Online (AOL) and Netscape of conspiring to divide the online-services market between them. Microsoft says talks took place in 1995 between AOL and Netscape that would have licensed Netscape's Internet software to AOL. Instead, four months later, as things turned out, AOL signed an alliance agreement with Microsoft. The Justice Department (DOJ) rejects an implied comparison with the Government's accusations against Microsoft, saying Netscape's market share in 1995 was small and pointing out that small companies often form alliances, especially if they compete against monopolies. Even so, Microsoft managed to portray an alleged arrangement that could have had a significant effect on the online-services business. Microsoft lead counsel John Warden says Netscape and AOL were planning a noncompete agreement.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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As Microsoft adds features to Windows, other software makers must adapt or die
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Microsoft Corp is the dominant software supplier for PCs and companies that want to be successful in the same general market either have to fine-tune their marketing strategy, or pursue another line of business. The company's near-stranglehold position is the result of its successful Windows operating environment. Everytime the company makes announcements that it plans to add features such as Internet access, file synchronization and its own online information service to its newest Windows product called Windows 95 it affects the success of smaller software and service providers. Some industry insiders believe Microsoft's dominance is good for the PC industry because it sets standards, which benefits customers. Other insiders report there will be profitable niche markets that Microsoft will miss in the range of $50 million.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1995
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