Back when Microsoft was brought up on charges and convicted of abusing their monopoly power, I was of the opinion that a "baby bell" style break up would be in

Back when Microsoft was brought up on charges and convicted of abusing their monopoly power, I was of the opinion that a "baby bell" style break up would be in the best interests of both Microsoft and the public at large. Already back then I suspected that the company was becoming a ship too big to steer. I haven't changed my opinion in the intervening decade-and-a-half.