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... and compelled OEMs to not uninstall IE (p18), or add a competing browser in a visible way (p24) ... and entered partnerships with ISPs to have pre-installe
by shagie 4y ago
... and compelled OEMs to not uninstall IE (p18), or add a competing browser in a visible way (p24)
... and entered partnerships with ISPs to have pre-installed listings in IE if the ISP didn't mention a competing browser (p29)
... and entered into arrangements with companies to switch browsers being used (p17)
... and attempted to get Netscape to agree to not compete with Microsoft for Windows browsers (Netscape would be Unix and Mac only if that was done) (p14)
https://www.justice.gov/atr/complaint-us-v-microsoft-corp https://www.justice.gov/atr/complaint-us-v-microsoft-corp
There's quite a bit more to DOJ vs Microsoft than just "shipping IE by default".
- yazzku 4y agoGood points. Still, what Apple is doing here is a clear abuse of its position.
- pwinnski 4y agoOnly if they use the data people seem to be assuming without evidence that they are using. That a single corporate entity is capable of collecting data does not necessarily mean that said entity is collecting and using that data. Maybe they do! But so far I've seen no evidence of it anywhere from anyone ever.