U.S. sues Microsoft on antitrust grounds; software giant is accused of curbing competition; states also bring action
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The Justice Department, has filed a landmark antitrust suit against Microsoft, accusing the software giant of eliminating industry competition and innovation in adding new features to its Windows OS. A similar suit filed by 20 states echoes the Justice Department's demands that Microsoft revolutionize its business practices. Microsoft claimed the suits hold no legal merit, and Chmn Bill Gates defended his company's right to innovate. Competitors say Microsoft's practices consist of adding any new technology to Windows before entrepreneurs can introduce their products. A government victory could give more latitude to computer manufacturers in customizing the first screen. Contracts between Microsoft and PC makers currently place limits on the first screen's content. The government also sought a preliminary injunction that would separate Microsoft's Internet software from Windows, as well as a Windows deduction for PC makers that forgo Microsoft's Internet software.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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European charges against Microsoft may help U.S. case
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The European case against Microsoft attests that the software concern allegedly bundled sound and vidoe software into its operating system illegally and used illegal contracts to force comapnies using windows to purchase Microsoft's Internet server and networking software too. Theses charges may assist the United States Justice Department with their own case against the Redmond, Washington software company.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 2001
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Microsoft raises bar to any settlement; Gates won't cede control over when PC makers display Windows screen
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Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, refuses to cede power over the way PC makers display Windows. At a shareholders meeting, he claimed that he wished to cooperate with the governments concerns but he is determined not to loose power in the PC world.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1999
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