They gave you an example: Microsoft. It reads word for word what Amazon is doing. Amazon intentionally loses money so they can undercut any competition: exclusive deals, and rigged algorithms for clientele

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Microsoft was able to use its dominant position

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Microsoft also granted free licenses or rebates to use its software

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although Microsoft did not tie up all ways of competing, its actions did prevent rivals from using the lowest-cost means of taking market share away from Microsoft

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Toys 'R' Us Sues Amazon.com Over Exclusive Sales Agreement ...

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Amazon makes even temporary warehouse workers sign noncompete contracts

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Amazon bills itself as “Earth’s most customer-centric company.” Yet its algorithm is hiding the best deal from many customers.

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Posted by CorporateTiger

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Posted on 3/31/18 at 2:25 pm to RobbBobb

It really is not the same. The key in the Microsoft case was that essentially every PC came installed with Windows, through which it pushed its other programs.

You (and I, and everyone) has the option to shop at any website we want. Unless you buy an Amazon device, it is no more difficult to buy from Walmart online than Amazon.

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although Microsoft did not tie up all ways of competing, its actions did prevent rivals from using the lowest-cost means of taking market share away from Microsoft

Microsoft intentionally made it difficult to install competing web browsers. Amazon hasn’t made it harder to go to Walmart.com or Target.com or any of thousands of other websites.

Also given how much better shape Apple is in now, the Microsoft case may very well have turned out differently today.

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