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To: Sir Francis Drake who wrote (21909)	5/2/1999 2:14:00 PM
From: RTev	Read Replies (1) of 74651

At least, Microsoft could walk away from this with much more control of RoadRunner, the cable-internet service in which it is already a partner. MediaOne is now the managing partner in RR. My guess is that T would love to get rid of that possible regulatory roadblock to their purchase of UMG. Selling that part of UMG to MSFT would grease the slide for T's purchase. That one (and only) part of the business fits well with Microsoft's core competencies. Along with their recent DSL and long-lines fiber investments, and with Comcast's cable households added to the mix (but without UMG), it would help MSFT create a significant broadband presence. I suspect that both AOL and Paul Allen would see the same possibilities, however. Microsoft's advantage is that it is already a partner in RoadRunner.

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