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gukov on Feb 14, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: AMP for email is a terrible idea

One thing I have a hard time understanding: Microsoft got in trouble for including IE with Windows. Why is Google given a free pass to basically shape internet however they like?

pjmlp on Feb 14, 2018 | [–]

Because according to the law, Windows was a monopoly regarding desktop operating systems, but Google services aren't.

pymai on Feb 14, 2018 | [–]

there weren't any alternatives back then. there are plenty alternatives to gmail luckily enough

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