When Microsoft Introduced Its Windows NT Network Operating System, It

question 76

Multiple Choice

When Microsoft introduced its Windows NT network operating system, it gave buyers free Web server software. At the same time, Netscape was trying to sell similar Web server software for $4,999. Once Microsoft got a large share of the market, and Netscape's market share declined substantially, Microsoft began charging an above-market price for its Web server software. What did many people think Microsoft was guilty of?

• A)predatory pricing
• B)unfair trade practices
• C)channel manipulation pricing
• D)price discrimination practices

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Acetic Formic Anhydride

A mixed anhydride derived from acetic and formic acids, used in organic synthesis, particularly in acetylation reactions.

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