The Daily How One Tech Monopoly Paved the Way for Another
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Aug 14, 2024 
Steve Lohr, a technology and economy reporter for The New York Times, discusses the landmark antitrust ruling against Google and its historical parallels with the United States v. Microsoft case. He highlights how Microsoft's aggressive tactics against Netscape in the 90s mirror today's challenges for Big Tech. Lohr dives into the implications of these rulings for future tech competition, emphasizing the importance of these legal battles in shaping innovation and the tech landscape.
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Microsoft's Dominance in the '90s
- Microsoft dominated the PC market in the mid-90s with its Windows operating system.
- The launch of Windows 95 was a huge cultural event, with celebrity endorsements and widespread media coverage.
Netscape's Rise and IPO
- Netscape emerged as a challenger to Microsoft during the commercialization of the internet with its Navigator browser.
- Netscape's IPO was a massive success, demonstrating the internet's growing importance.
Microsoft vs. Netscape
- Microsoft, threatened by Netscape, developed Internet Explorer and used aggressive tactics to compete.
- These tactics included bundling Internet Explorer with Windows and making it hard for PC makers to feature Netscape.