Tuesday, March 05, 2002

ZDNet: Tech Update: Platforms/OS / Is Microsoft a monopoly? That's the wrong question
There is nothing illegal or improper about monopolies or a lack of competition. The crux of original antitrust law was whether a monopoly or a lack of competition is being used to harm or damage the consumer. In this regard, Microsoft comes out pretty well, as there was no evidence of price gouging, inflated costs, or any other damage to the consumer. However, today the watchword has become competition. Supposedly, the lack of competition is always bad. This is a ridiculous position. Many monopolies have existed, with and without regulation, for decades without any antitrust implications.
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