AOL deal could help Microsoft in antitrust battle
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The proposed $160 billion merger between Dulles, Va.-based America Online Inc. and New York, NY-based Time Warner Inc. may reduce the importance of the U.S. Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft Corp. Industry analysts said that the telecommunications and computer industries are re-defining perspectives on monopolies.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2000
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AOL, Time Warner defend merger
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The proposed merger between New York, NY-based Time Warner Inc. and Dulles, Va.-based America Online Inc. has been defended against criticism that the deal will harm consumers' privacy. Gerald Levin, the chairman of Time Warner, said the $160 billion deal will carry numerous social benefits.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2000
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