Legal

August 10, 1999

The factual record in the DOJ antitrust case shows that Microsoft’s actions have helped, not harmed, consumers. Both consumers and the economy as a whole have benefited from the wave of competition and innovation in the software industry.

December 7, 1998

Seven weeks into this trial it is clear the government is serving the interests of Microsoft’s competitors, and not acting on behalf of the millions of consumers, businesses and software developers that benefit from Windows.

November 24, 1998

The AOL, Netscape, Sun deal shows how the competitive landscape in our industry can change overnight.

November 23, 1998

Combination would dramatically change competitive landscape in the high technology industry, and undermine government lawsuit.

October 16, 1998

Research shows direct and unwavering correlation between product quality and market share.

June 13, 1998

In a leader and accompanying article in our issue of May 23rd, The Economist argued that America’s Justice Department was right to bring an antitrust case against Microsoft. The periodical asked Bill Gates to respond, and this is his reply.