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RealNetworks sues Microsoft

In a replay of previous antitrust battles, RealNetworks files a $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.

CNET staff
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RealNetworks sues Microsoft

In an echo of previous antitrust battles, RealNetworks files a $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.


Real alleges antitrust violations
update The streaming media provider sues Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.

The antitrust saga continues
news analysis Just when Microsoft appeared to be nearing the end of numerous antitrust suits, RealNetworks adds its name to list of companies and governments that have sued the software giant.

It's all in the timing for Real
Analysts see an ongoing European investigation of Microsoft, an update to Windows XP and other factors as prompting the company's antitrust suit.

Glaser: Bull in a china shop
profile When his net worth reached a stunning $5 billion in early 2000, RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser could savor the thought that he had finally proved something to Bill Gates.

Read the lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that Microsoft has wielded its "monopoly power to restrict how PC makers install competing media players while forcing every Windows user to take Microsoft's media player, whether they want it or not."

 
RealNetworks sues Microsoft

In an echo of previous antitrust battles, RealNetworks files a $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.


Real alleges antitrust violations
update The streaming media provider sues Microsoft, accusing the software giant of illegally using its Windows monopoly to limit consumer choice in digital media.

The antitrust saga continues
news analysis Just when Microsoft appeared to be nearing the end of numerous antitrust suits, RealNetworks adds its name to list of companies and governments that have sued the software giant.

It's all in the timing for Real
Analysts see an ongoing European investigation of Microsoft, an update to Windows XP and other factors as prompting the company's antitrust suit.

Glaser: Bull in a china shop
profile When his net worth reached a stunning $5 billion in early 2000, RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser could savor the thought that he had finally proved something to Bill Gates.

Read the lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that Microsoft has wielded its "monopoly power to restrict how PC makers install competing media players while forcing every Windows user to take Microsoft's media player, whether they want it or not."