Ethics Game Talk to us Please give us your feedback on the site. The Microsoft Case Microsoft Corporation , the world's largest producer of computer software was recently found guilty of business practices that violated US antitrust laws. The Department of Justice along with 19 states sued Microsoft and won. A complete history of US vs. Microsoft can be accessed in the Department of Justice antitrust case filings Microsoft index .
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The guidelines that were used in the Microsoft case and other cases were created by the Bureau of Competition . Microsoft is obviously unhappy with the courts ruling and the company is attempting to inform society about their side of the story. Microsoft created the Freedom to Innovate Network intended to educate the public, as well as encourage grassroots action by individuals. Within FIN there are links to political organizations , trial updates , a message from Bill Gates and a FAQ section.