• They already tried, in the late 90’s, and a district court ordered a break-up. It was appealed endlessly, and the DOJ reached a disastrous settlement that gave them immunity from anti-trust prosecution in perpetuity. The current Supreme Court would probably use this as a precedent to protect other software monopolies, if it comes down to it.

    Don’t hold your breath on any of these cases.

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      The Clinton/Bush DOJ setting precedents for letting corporations get away with financial murder. A match made in hell.