Historical Events tagged with "internet explorer"

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Crime & Law

Microsoft Violates Antitrust Law Ruling

April 3rd, 2000 24 years ago

The U.S. District Court ruled that Microsoft Corp. violated antitrust laws, maintaining an unfair advantage over its competitors, particularly through its practices concerning the Windows operating system. Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson concluded that Microsoft had kept an 'oppressive thumb' on its rivals, stifling competition and innovation, leading to significant ramifications for the technology market and consumers alike.

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