The Taiwanese government has launched an investigation into allegations that Microsoft misused its market dominance by indiscriminately increasing prices.
A taskforce, formed under Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission (FTC), will take at least six months to decide if action should be taken against Microsoft.
Established in 1992, the FTC is charged with drafting fair trade policy, laws and regulations, and investigating and handling various acts impeding competition such as monopolies, mergers, concerted actions, and other restraints on competition or unfair competitive practices by enterprises.
FTC's action originated from complaints by existing Microsoft corporate users, which claimed Microsoft had forced them to start using an enterprise package by August, the China Post reported.
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