Instead of a breakup, something close to what OP is asking for was imposed on Microsoft — a "technical committee" was empowered to ensure that all Windows proto

Instead of a breakup, something close to what OP is asking for was imposed on Microsoft — a "technical committee" was empowered to ensure that all Windows protocols were fully documented. [1] [1] https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2011/04/department-of-justices-long-oversight-of-microsoft-to-end/ https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2011/04/depar...