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Technology Stocks : How high will Microsoft fly? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: blankmind who wrote (24589)	6/22/1999 6:41:00 AM
From: t2	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

Interview of Wall Street Journal's Allan Murray on CNBC regarding the trial. He had met with the MSFT lawyers. He stated the "window" of opportunity for settling may be closing. Stated that MSFT lawyers are confident about their position (at least publically). In addition, he stated that the public relations damage has already been done so the urgency to settle is not there. I interpret that as being the end of the trial threatrics. He also mentioned that if MSFT loses (decision expected in December), they are likely to ask for an expedited appeal. That statement puzzles me as i would think they want to drag it out for a while. In addition, the MSFT lawyers also told Allan Murray that one should not read too much into Judge Jackson's comments. I always feel this way since a judge could be setting up for a pro-MSFT decision. Sometimes this the pattern of judges--to appear leaning towards one side but end up siding with the other. It is a way of making their decisions stronger. I have seen such a pattern first hand. That is what i got out of his interview on CNBC. Does not change my bullishness; actually makes more bullish in this stock. I was a little concerned of Jackson's line of questioning yesterday but in hindsight that is a good thing. The witness will probably address any unresolved questions today and possibly answer some of the judge's concerns as well.