20 likes | 140 Views
AOL's Netscape Sues Microsoft. Filed in May of 1998 by the Justice Department and 20 states (one dropped out, however) Alleged Microsoft used its monopoly power to put down Netscape Government’s argument was that Microsoft believed Netscape could one day take over.
E N D
AOL's Netscape Sues Microsoft • Filed in May of 1998 by the Justice Department and 20 states (one dropped out, however) • Alleged Microsoft used its monopoly power to put down Netscape • Government’s argument was that Microsoft believed Netscape could one day take over. • Netscape wanted to get Microsoft to sell an operating system that did not include the web browser. • Important case because it could change the entire market and the competition leaders.
AOL's Netscape Sues Microsoft *Filed in May of 1998 by the Justice Department and 20 states (one dropped out, however) *Alleged Microsoft used its monopoly power to put down Netscape *Government’s argument was that Microsoft believed Netscape could one day take over. *Netscape wanted to get Microsoft to see an operating system that did not include the web browser, Internet Explorer *Important case because it could change the entire market and the competition leaders if Netscape were to win.