In the US Government's 1998 Suit Against the Microsoft Corporation, a Central

question 147

Multiple Choice

In the U.S. government's 1998 suit against the Microsoft Corporation, a central issue was whether Microsoft should be allowed to integrate its Internet browser into its Windows operating system. Microsoft responded that

• A)this integration of products is an example of tying, and the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently ruled that tying is a perfectly acceptable and legal business practice.
• B)this integration of products is an example of resale price maintenance, and the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently ruled that fair trade is a perfectly acceptable and legal business practice.
• C)putting new features into old products is a natural part of technological practice.
• D)it would discontinue this integration of products, provided a speedy resolution of the government's case could be reached.

---

Definitions:

Publicly Traded

Describes a company whose shares are bought and sold freely on one or more stock exchanges.

Volume Discounts

Reduced prices or rates offered by a seller to a buyer based on the quantity of goods or services purchased, typically incentivizing larger orders.

Manufacturer

An entity or company that produces finished goods from raw materials through the use of various tools, equipment, and processes.

Corporate Chains

Entities consisting of multiple businesses owned and operated by a single organization, often standardized in operations and branding.