The Illegal Tactic Microsoft Used to Wipe Out Its Competition

#SiliconValley #BillGates #BusinessHistory In May 1995, Bill Gates sent an urgent, classified internal memo titled "The Internet Tidal Wave" to every senior executive at Microsoft. A tiny startup named Netscape had built something that threatened the entire Windows empire: a web browser that could run applications independently of an operating system. If Netscape succeeded, Windows would become irrelevant. What followed was the fiercest corporate war in Silicon Valley history. From closed-door ultimatums in Mountain View to weaponizing Windows OEM licenses against PC manufacturers, Microsoft launched a ruthless campaign to eliminate its rival. This documentary breaks down the secret meetings, the antitrust trial that almost split Microsoft into two companies, and the high-stakes corporate warfare that shaped modern tech. 📌 Subscribe to Buried by Design for deep-dive tech documentaries on corporate scandals, hidden monopolies, and digital power struggles: / @buriedbydesign73 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Memo That Terrified Microsoft 0:42 - "Cut Off Their Air Supply" 1:18 - Weaponizing Windows & Internet Explorer 2:02 - The Trial That Nearly Broke Microsoft 2:54 - Corporate Espionage & Janitor Bribes 3:35 - Control Dictates the Throne 🔍 TOPICS & KEYWORDS COVERED: United States v. Microsoft Corp. antitrust litigation Netscape Navigator vs. Internet Explorer browser wars Bill Gates 1998 DOJ deposition and internal emails Microsoft OEM licensing contracts and tech monopoly tactics Silicon Valley business history, software distribution, and corporate strategy #Microsoft #TechDocumentary #BillGates #BusinessHistory #Antitrust #InternetHistory #SiliconValley #BuriedByDesign --- ⚖️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational, informational, and commentary purposes only. All materials used fall under Fair Use guidelines for critique and educational analysis.