RealNetworks sues Microsoft
In a replay of previous antitrust battles, RealNetworks files a $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.
RealNetworks sues Microsoft
In an echo of previous antitrust battles, RealNetworks files a $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.
update The streaming media provider sues Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.
news analysis Just when Microsoft appeared to be nearing the end of numerous antitrust suits, RealNetworks adds its name to list of companies and governments that have sued the software giant.
Analysts see an ongoing European investigation of Microsoft, an update to Windows XP and other factors as prompting the company's antitrust suit.
profile When his net worth reached a stunning $5 billion in early 2000, RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser could savor the thought that he had finally proved something to Bill Gates.
Read the lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that Microsoft has wielded its "monopoly power to restrict how PC makers install competing media players while forcing every Windows user to take Microsoft's media player, whether they want it or not."
Copy editor: Scott Martin
Design: Pam Dore
Production: Mike Markovich
RealNetworks sues Microsoft
In an echo of previous antitrust battles, RealNetworks files a $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.
update The streaming media provider sues Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.
news analysis Just when Microsoft appeared to be nearing the end of numerous antitrust suits, RealNetworks adds its name to list of companies and governments that have sued the software giant.
Analysts see an ongoing European investigation of Microsoft, an update to Windows XP and other factors as prompting the company's antitrust suit.
profile When his net worth reached a stunning $5 billion in early 2000, RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser could savor the thought that he had finally proved something to Bill Gates.
Read the lawsuit The lawsuit alleges that Microsoft has wielded its "monopoly power to restrict how PC makers install competing media players while forcing every Windows user to take Microsoft's media player, whether they want it or not."
Copy editor: Scott Martin
Design: Pam Dore
Production: Mike Markovich