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Park Place, Boardwalk, Next Stop…Microsoft? In the 1920's and 30's, Standard Oil became one of the most controlling companies America had ever seen. Under the watchful eye of John Rockefeller, Standard Oil methodically phased out any and all competition. Back then, the government realized what was happening and put into effect the anti-trust law. The government, however, could easily disband Standard Oil; America could simply go to a different oil company. The government could …

…and they have usually kept it at a good price, so where is the trouble? One of the biggest problems with Standard Oil was that they abused their power, and while Microsoft may be abusing their power, they are doing a better job at covering it up. I say just let Microsoft be until they make a mistake or do something wrong, things have been working just fine, so why try to mess that up.