The Journal's examinationofthetop 50mostpopularU. S.websitesshowed that Microsoftplacedthird-partytrackingdevices on 27of the top 46sites that itdoesn't itself own.
In an attempt to draw bookings from third-party distributors, U.S. airlines have been revamping their websites with more user-friendly interfaces and adding additional features like luggage pick-up, specialty snacks (at a price) and choices beyond the traditional seating options.
Go even further back and Ross Perot, founder of Electronic Data Systems and Perot Systems, unsuccessfully ran for U.S. president as a third-party candidate in 1992 and 1996.