Microsoft vs. Apple: Who's got the Monopoly?

Now, suppose government enforced the law equally for all companies. (Yeah, like that might actually be something required by law.) Under that logic, would Apple's new iPhone lead to a charge of Apple becoming a monopoly. In this article, there is a quote that would lead someone who was consistent (Hello? Anyone? Am I alone here? Helllloooooo?) to consider Apple a monopoly.

The iPhone can handle phone calls, e-mail, Web browsing, music and videos. There are already cell phones that do those things. What's unusual is that on the iPhone, Apple software is behind all those functions.

So, thinking about it using the same arguments used in the Microsoft case, would Apple be a monopoly? I am hesitant before saying "No." However, should the iPhone be introduced in Europe, Apple might be in trouble since the stricter ruling on Microsoft came from them.

Here is why I am unsure. Now, I can't remember if it was in the U.S. or Europe, but the complaint against Microsoft was that the Windows Operating System had only Microsoft programs, specifically Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player. So would Apple fit this definition? Maybe. You see, the iPhone does not allow direct third-party software, but some can be obtained online.

So, should Apple be worried? I don't know. Then again, going near Europe should worry anybody since they truly are a bunch of nutjobs. Always remember that.