Microsoft Monopoly

Table of Content

Introduction…………………………………………………………………………...page 2

Body…………………………………….………………….………………………… page 2

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………..... page 3

References…………………………………………………………..……………....... page 5

Microsoft Monopoly
In the late 1990s and into the millennium Microsoft was under litigation for anti-trust behavior. This lasted for many years, and was over Microsoft bundling its products into its operating system such as internet explorer. Some say that Microsoft was charging computer manufactures more money for their operating system if they installed Netscape instead of internet explorer when they sold the computer. Many states engaged in the lawsuit, along with some computer groups. Initially the DOJ or Department of Justice filed suit with in the Federal District Court stating that Microsoft violated an agreement signed in 1994, and asked that Microsoft stop bundling Internet Explorer in its operating system. The courts and Microsoft came to a settlement, after four long years. Bill Gates founder of Microsoft did not believe he Microsoft did anything wrong. However James Allchin, the Microsoft vice president for platforms who ran the development of XP, says that Microsoft learned several lessons from its antitrust experience, including that Microsoft needs to take a stronger leadership role in the industry. "We've been a leader--and we can do better," he says. Although Mr. Gates was unsure of what Mr. Allchin was talking about. It is possible that Microsoft’s actions were to gain monopolistic power. However recent reports indicate that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9.0 is six times better at stopping malware and other viruses. So if this is the case than it could be stated that it is more efficient and Microsoft is just doing what it believes to be in the best interest in developing computer software and