A central issue in the Microsoft antitrust lawsuit involved Microsoft's integrating its internet browser into its Windows operating system, to be sold as one unit.This practice is known as:

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The practice of integrating a separate product into another product, to be sold as one unit, is known as tying. In this case, Microsoft tied its internet browser (a separate product) to its Windows operating system. This was a central issue in the antitrust case against Microsoft, as it was seen as an attempt to stifle competition in the internet browser market. Price fixing, resale maintenance, and collusion are all separate antitrust violations that do not apply to this specific case.

A Central Issue in the Microsoft Antitrust Lawsuit Involved Microsoft's