Microsoft Was Prosecuted for Engaging in Monopolistic Practices for Providing

question 9

Multiple Choice

Microsoft was prosecuted for engaging in monopolistic practices for providing a free internet browser with its operating system.This practice is known as bundling.Why was free bad?

• A)Consumers were forced into buying a low-quality browser.
• B)Microsoft had a secret agreement with other browser manufacturers.
• C)Consumers got no choice of browser.
• D)After competition was eliminated there was no restraint on pricing.

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