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Technology Stocks : How high will Microsoft fly?
MSFT 483.03+0.5%Dec 5 9:30 AM EST
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To: John F. Dowd who wrote (16686)2/22/1999 2:45:00 PM
From: RTev   of 74651
 
Where is the harm to the consumer?

As I understand it (and please correct me if I'm mistaken), the DOJ does not need to show actual harm to consumers in this case because the law on which the case is based assumes harm if a monopolist engages in certain practices including tying and predatory pricing. DOJ must prove with a preponderance of evidence that those actions took place and that MS has a monopoly in this market. The civil suits filed last week would have to show actual harm, but that's not an issue in the current case.
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