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Re:Microsoft says antitrust bodies need to review Apple App ... by coldtea on Thursday June 18, 2020 @09:50PM (#23570209)
>But more importantly - It is no different that when Microsoft tied Internet Explorer to Windows. They didn't have a monopoly either - and you don't need one to run foul of anti-trust laws.

They did. Windows had > 98% of the desktop market.

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Re:Microsoft says antitrust bodies need to review Apple App ... by plerpin on Thursday June 18, 2020 @10:01PM (#23570265)
What more proof could you need? In what universe would Windows' market penetration NOT be considered a monopoly?
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