 ropeguruPremium
join:2001-01-25
Mechanicsville, VA | reply to openbox9
Re: Anyone think it interesting.... said by openbox9:said by ropeguru:I smell a antitrust suit coming No, because you can still utilize Google and other search engines all you want. So what is the difference between that and the law suit over not being able to remove internet explorer? Or am I remembering that law suit incorrectly. |
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | In a nutshell, the US vs. MS lawsuit was about MS bundling its web browser with its OS and instilling restrictive licensing agreements with OEMs. It was ultimately settled with a wrist slap which changed little in the environment.
I view this differently than what MS likely did with VZ. First, I don't believe the restrictions are as dire as a lot of the media have made them out to be. Look around at some of the Fascinate owners. Second, MS doesn't own the whole platform as it did during the US vs. MS suit. Lastly, choices still exist as this device and/or agreement doesn't control a significant portion of the market. |
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 BF69Premium
join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN | said by openbox9:In a nutshell, the US vs. MS lawsuit was about MS bundling its web browser with its OS and instilling restrictive licensing agreements with OEMs. And this is different how? |
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | Read the rest of my post  |
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BF69Premium
join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN | said by openbox9:Read the rest of my post I did |
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | Then why are you asking me how this situation is different than the previous antitrust litigation against MS  |
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