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To: Gloria G who wrote (3302)	5/27/1998 10:21:00 AM
From: Vincent Le	Read Replies (2) of 4903

CNNfn: Gateway breaks IE ranks Computer maker will bypass Win 98 desktop, offer Netscape browser May 27, 1998: 6:44 a.m. ET NEW YORK (CNNfn) - Gateway Inc. said Wednesday it will be the first major computer maker to bypass Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 98 opening screen. The company also said it will let its customers choose whether they want Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser or Netscape Communications Corp.'s Navigator included on their computers. Apparently Gateway is making the move with Microsoft's blessing. Industry insiders say Microsoft is trying to placate federal regulators who claim the company imposes rigid requirements on PC makers to protect its operating system monopoly. Microsoft officials were not available for immediate comment. The opening screen and browser issues are key elements of the government's antitrust suit against the software titan. Under current conditions, the government argues, computer makers cannot tailor their systems to highlight their own product brands or brands that compete with Microsoft. The government also maintains Microsoft unlawfully forbids PC makers from removing Internet Explorer and distributing browsers from competing companies on their systems. Microsoft (MSFT) shares closed Tuesday at 83-5/8, down 1-15/16. Shares of Gateway (GTW) closed at 44-1/2, down 1-1/4.

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