I am still rather confused ( a not altogether uncommon state for me) as to why the integration of WMP constitutes a monopolistic action at all.
To me, it just looks as though MS was trying to upgrade/improve their base product ( the OS) with an added feature.
It's hardly as though they made it impossible ( or even that difficult) to add a new default media player should one choose.
1). If I am assessing this situation correctly, then why aren't aftermarket air-conditioner or radio manufacturers suing say, Ford, for cutting them out of the lucrative market for these products by integrating them into new cars?
2). If RealPlayer wants so desperately to increase it's market share, why don't they design and build their own OS in which to integrate their player? That's essentially what MS has done, no?
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