[openbeos] Re: Name suggestion
- From: John Tegen <john.tegen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 09:37:41 -0700
Anti-competitive tactics are illegal even if you do not monopolize a sector
(in the US). For example, if two companies conspire to fix prices, that is
a restraint of trade and is protected under the Sherman Act. If two
companies split up geographic regions, that is also anti-competitive. An
action that does not cause harm to another individual or company can still
be a violation.
I am not familiar with anti-trust laws outside the US. In the US, any
actions or intent that restricts commerce, is likely to be a violation. If
found guilty, the injured parties could collect triple damages and is
considered a felony (jail time).
Hope that helps.
John
-----Original Message-----
From: Isaac Yonemoto [mailto:ityonemo@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 7:36 PM
To: m.jacob@xxxxxx
Cc: openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [openbeos] Re: Name suggestion
> Just forget the bundling idea ... it's not an option for Palm and it will
> never be for anybody else.
If the case goes through, then bundling will only be not an option if you
monopolize a market. Because, anticompetitive tactics are not illegal if
you aren't a monopoly.
Isaac
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