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To: Ibexx who wrote (5735)	4/9/1998 1:32:00 PM
From: Gerald Walls	of 74651

An interesting musing... What if Microsoft should begin an extensive investigation of the US government to ensure that all branches are complying fully with all provisions of Windows licensing provisions? They could start with the Justice Department. I'm quite sure that they would find instances of multiple archival copies (tape backups of networked PCs) in violation of the license. Microsoft would then be completely within their rights to terminate the license agreement. Since these license agreements with the government are most likely site licenses Microsoft could yank Windows from entire departments. Wouldn't it be interesting if Microsoft changed its Windows license agreement to prohibit use by a governmental agency? None of this will never happen of course as it would prove monopoly power, but it's the same sort of hardball that the government's playing through the courts. I do think they should make a point by auditing the Justice Department.

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