The government accused Microsoft of leveraging its monopoly on the Windows operating system to bundle and sell their IE browser, thus targeting other browser software manufacturers.
For example, a significant piece of evidence is that when users uninstall the IE browser, the Windows operating system slows down, forcing users to use the system's built-in browser.
Starting from the 18th, the investigation entered a critical phase, garnering nationwide attention. Bill Gates also appeared before the judge to attend a hearing and undergo questioning.
However, Gates performed rather poorly and sluggishly at the hearing. This person, hailed as a software genius and wealth myth, faced questioning with vague responses, often using ambiguous statements to shirk responsibility, greatly reducing the public's impression of Gates and Microsoft.
This anti-trust wave in the software industry even swept into the sports world, reaching the NBA.
