Question

What law(s) was/were enacted to forbid monopolization and attempts to monopolize and Microsoft had to fight? Explain

Answer 1

Antitrust laws purport to prevent monopolies and encourage competition, These laws permit the federal government to regulate and restrict business activities, including pricing, production, product lines, and mergers, ostensibly in order to prevent monopolies and stimulate competition. Microsoft is currently being accused of integrating Windows with Internet Explorer and bundling them together as one product. It is alleged that Microsoft is violating antitrust laws because it prevents people from breaking down Windows into its component parts and installing some, but not all, of the parts. Microsoft supporters contend that customers are happy to receive an extra product at no additional cost and that Microsoft's opponents are simply envious of Microsoft's success.