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Nov 26 3:59 PM EST

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To: Valley Girl who wrote (33017)	11/8/1999 3:25:00 AM
From: Duane L. Olson	Read Replies (1) of 74651

Valley Girl, Sounds like your have done your homework on this one. And you helped me decide what to do in the morning...so thanks. Did you take into account the change in the Microsoft business model which would come from the loss in options value of a prolonged "lethargy" in MSFT stock? Without the continued value of the formerly enourmous attraction of the options package, won't MSFT have to either pay more in cash, or cut back on employees at some point? If so, wouldn't the effect on earnings be negative -- if not immediately, then eventually? I hope you can find a way to deal with the tax consequences of anything you have to do on a rational basis -- your plight is another good reason that capital gains taxes should be eliminated in the U.S. Our current capital gains laws, at least in this case, impose the consequences of the Company's actions upon the shareholders.... I can't see that as being fair. Being no fan of the illegal aspects of MSFT's behavior, still, I can't help but believe that Microsoft is something akin to being a national asset:thataspect should be considered, as well as shareholder impact, when looking for (the minimum nececessary) remedies which will ensure that MSFT acts within the spirit and intent of the laws in the future. Good luck to you on your decisions... thanks for helping me make mine. tso

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