When the US Department of Justice announced that Google Search Engine violated the Sherman Act, the message made me think of the US lawsuit against Microsoft regarding the Internet Explorer case . It was a long process, and I just remembered the case result. How many people still remember the case and the result? Then, I read some articles that support Google's perspective. Google said the company doesn't sell or charge for the search engine service, so the US DOJ's market definition and relevant market are improper. Enforcing antitrust laws in the digital age is a complex task. The authorities are aware that some traditional antitrust tools are no longer sufficient. They need innovative solutions to tackle the unique challenges posed by digital issues. While some concepts remain the same, old-school theories and toolkits need to be updated to effectively regulate the digital market. While Google may not charge for its search engine services, it does profit from ranking sea...
詩人們總說,當我們回到童年時代生活過的一幢房子,一座花園,剎那間就會找回從前的我們。~追憶似水年華(3) p.92