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To: Matt Burton who wrote (3511)	8/3/1997 10:01:00 PM
From: David C. Parker	of 213184

Matt: I think we're seeing people using the press and whatever other pressure they can in terms of commercial negotiation - a not unusual strategy. I have no idea whether Apple's position (on the terms upon which it is to licence the Mac OS8)is reasonable or unreasonable. I'd be prepared to bet that a lot of the clone-makers thought they had it over a barrel, and were holding out for very favourable terms. Now that Apple's position is looking up, no doubt its trying to drive a harder bargain, and the "other side of the table" is trying to pressure them in other ways. I'm sure it'll be sorted out, one way or the other. I think the liability questions alone will ensure that it has to license system 8 - the question is the basis. Regards David

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