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To: Road Walker who wrote (91795)11/7/1999 9:57:00 AM
From: Amy J   of 186894
 
RE: "I wonder where the industry would be if it were not for the compatibility that the Windows OS provided. Monopoly or just very successful product, it brought a common platform to the PC. Would we be where we are now with several competing operating systems?"

Hi John,

Exactly my thoughts.

Windows aided/fueled industry growth by providing standards and compatibility .

RE: "Will this open the gates (note small "g") to individual lawsuits against MSFT by "competing" companies?"

Good question. Do any lawyers on the thread know?

RE: "I could be wrong, but I can't believe this is a positive for the other half of Wintel."

Intel could be impacted both positively and negatively. More on this later.

RE: "But this feels uncomfortable."

It does. I was very concerned when I first heard the ruling, however, after reading the Findings of the Facts (FF), I am less concerned (still concerned, but less concerned). The Findings of Facts indicates which items/pricing policies the government took issue with, so it provides insight into what corrective actions it could possibly demand, if this is not appealed. I'll try to list some of these in my next post.

RE: "Please pardon some random thoughts on a unique "

I enjoy reading your posts.

Amy J

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