04.23.07
Documentary on Antitrust Laws and Monopolies (Video)
Update: as a little pointer, the IT industry is dealt with in the last 12 minutes of this program.
Exploring the reality behind exclusionary deals with Microsoft and their subtle (yet severe) implications
Update: as a little pointer, the IT industry is dealt with in the last 12 minutes of this program.
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