"Pull the plug while we can."
You and who?
Stalin or Mao?
Why don't you just try it?
"Not many industries in a free market are allowed such monopolies."
"Nobody "allowed" nuthin'
Gates set out and created his own software company from nothing.
No government subsidies like the EU Ariburst. Nothing.
You might try starting your own software company one day and see how it is like."
Can you say anti-trust laws??? The purpose is to not allow predatory companies like Microsoft take advantage of the people. See American history for any reference you might need.