In many places, due to collusion and Microsoft kickback schemes. See for example: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/25/22995144/microsoft-foreign-corrupt-practic

In many places, due to collusion and Microsoft kickback schemes. See for example: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/25/22995144/microsoft-foreign-corrupt-practices-bribery-whistleblower-contracting https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/25/22995144/microsoft-foreig... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_licensing_corruption_scandal https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_licensing_corrupti...