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		Herring on Jan 20, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Plot to Kill Google Being a monopoly isnt illegal. Making an excellent product isnt illegal. The problem is using that monopoly for anticompetitive ends, eg pushing competitors out of other markets (Netscape).

blackguardx on Jan 20, 2009 [–]

Yes it is. Research Alcoa

Herring on Jan 20, 2009 | [–]

I just did & unless I'm missing something, Alcoa was sued for anticompetitive practices.

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