Microsoft antitrust case

The Microsoft antitrust case was a legal dispute in the late 1990s and early 2000s where the U.S. government accused Microsoft of using monopoly power to hinder competition. Specifically, Microsoft was criticized for bundling its web browser, Internet Explorer, with its dominant Windows operating system to limit rivals like Netscape Navigator. The case argued that this behavior stifled innovation and maintained Microsoft's dominant market position unfairly. The court's decision led to requirements for Microsoft to change some business practices, aiming to promote fair competition and innovation in the software industry.