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To: John F. Dowd who wrote (23499)	6/1/1999 4:55:00 PM
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The Appeals Court will throw out any decision and remedy involving the above points so fast it will make Jackson's head spin. Maybe that is why Judge Jackson is giving the government hints about not asking for too much in settlement talks. He is not going to put his own neck (and credibility) on the line with a radical remedy. I think he is well aware that some of his decision early in the case appear to have been biased against the company. After all who wants to look stupid in the eyes of higher courts? Secondly, the fact that the appeals court overruled him on the Windows95 injuction would also make him somewhat reluctant. Who knows, he could actually rule in favor of MSFT taking the Windows95 ruling as a key factor in his decision. Conclusion: He may be saying that the government could only hope for a token win in the case if left to a final verdict. Take what you can get fellows while the heat is on Bill Gates!!! Judges also have a tendency to appear biased against a party during the trial but rule against them in the end. If the DOJ/States are not careful, they could screw up the whole thing.

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