Microsoft's near-monopoly of PC operating systems substantially reduces the risks facing the makers of complementary products and the costs of those products.

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Microsoft's dominant market share in PC operating systems means that companies making complementary products, such as software or hardware, can rely on the compatibility of their products with Microsoft's OS. This reduces the risks and costs associated with developing and marketing complementary products.

Microsoft's Near-Monopoly of PC Operating Systems Substantially Reduces the Risks