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To: BGR who wrote (74105)11/7/1999 10:16:00 PM
From: Ken98  Read Replies (1) of 86076
 
BGR, everyone is getting all lathered up about a break-up of Soft like its a great thing and tossing about the phrase "baby bills". That phrase sounds real cute but minimizes several serious issues:

1. It ignores the HUGE monetary liability Soft now faces. I expect to see dollar figures not too far from the tobbaco settlements.

2. What if Soft is not broken up?

3. What if the judge orders reconfiguration of the next version of Windows? Limits its retail cost?

4. While the self-aggrandizing Gates appeals this case for years, what effect will the endless depositions and court appearances (in this case and the many new ones I expect to be filed shortly) have on senior executives and software engineers? On the ability to hire talented new engineers?

5. What effect will this have on the business goodwill of Soft (to the extent that any exists)? After reading the opinion I intend to switch from every Soft product I can (even if it means buying an apple or linux).

Regards, Ken.
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