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To: Nasdaq100 who wrote (9822)	7/31/1998 9:01:00 AM
From: ToySoldier	Read Replies (2) of 74651

Nas100, Get serious on the Monopoly argument. When it comes to desktop OS market, MSFT has a clear and simple monopoly! End of Story. You are right that there are other desktop OS options in the industry, but as you fail to take into account, that means squat when you are talking about a monopoly. Let me ask you Nas, if you were to install MAC or Linux or BeOS and you walk into any computer store, what variety of software do you have compared to the WinX shelves on the other side of the store? Lets get serious Nas. This argument that there are other options means nothing. Since MSFT has a monopoly on the desktop , these other OSs have no hope in hell in getting credible acceptance - no matter if they are 2 or 3 times more superior to WinX technology. Let me ask you one more question: We all know that Beta is (might as well now say was) a superior videotape technology than VHS. So Nas, if its so good then wouldnt you consider buying a Beta machine? Give us all your answer on why you would likely be saying NO. I'll help you on the answer - Because there are no video shops that provide your better technology Beta machine with any video rentals or even supplies. You have no choice but to go VHS. The only difernce here is that VHS is an open standard and many suppliers can develop their version of VHS machine. Maybe after the DOJ is finished with MSFT, MSFT will have to open the WinX code and let all ISVs put out their own version of WinX - we could only dream! MSFT HAS A MONOPOLY ON THE DESKTOP - END OF STORY! Toy

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