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FIGURE 1: HOW MICROSOFT STOPS COMPETITION AND HARMS CONSUMERS
This image shows two circles labeled Software Developer (in the bottom
left corner) and Consumer (in the top right corner) linked by a highway.
Between the two circles are three red stop signs, from bottom left to
top right, with a label in the center. Beside each stop sign is a box
with additional text.
Stop Sign 1: Undermine Functionality Development and Product
Support
- Restrict functionality
- Prevent developers from focusing on non-Microsoft products
- Deceive developers into supporting proprietary products
- Undermine compatibility
- Prevent support for competing products
Stop Sign 2: Close Down Distribution
- Exclusionary deals with Internet Access Providers
- Prevent computer manufacturers from preinstalling non-Microsoft
products
- Commingling code to make it hard to preinstall non-Microsoft products
Stop Sign 3: Deny Customer Choice
- Force bundles so OEMs won’t install competing software
- Control the boot screen and desktop
- Restrict icons and add/remove buttons
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