t2k, though I agree it would be great if we could all sit around the camp fire and take relief in some jury finding MSFT "Not Guilty" of being a monopoly, I just don't think the Market operates that way. From my perspective, MSFT has already been convicted of monopolizing the Market. Now, it's just a matter of how long they can keep these cases in Court, and how effective they will be throughout the Appeals process.
Whether Bristol wins or not, more suits will be filed, and the real precedent will be set in the DOJ case. If MSFT loses the Bristol case, the papers will get filed and the Appeals process will get underway in due time. Let's face it, Law Suits will be a way of life for MSFT. But that's okay, they can afford it. The more I hear about them, the less effect they seem to have on my outlook towards MSFT's future.
Focus on what MSFT is doing with their business, the deals that are getting consummated, the alliances being set in place. It's simply amazing what Gates and Co. have been able to accomplish over the past twelve months. And I believe it's just the beginning. The best part of all this is that as MSFT becomes more intrenched in the many new markets and frontiers that they're currently investing in, many companies will shy away from suing them since their livelyhood could very well rest upon an alliance with MSFT at some point in their life cycle.
Bristol or no Bristol, focus on what's fundamental to the MSFT story. As Gates and Ballmer themselves say, they just don't see any real negative impact from the legal activities currently challenging MSFT, and the ramifications of possible judgements rendered in such cases.
Good words to invest by in my book.
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