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To: DOUG H who wrote (23936)	6/24/1999 11:17:00 PM
From: Pruguy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

tell that to aapl. novl, sybs etc

To: DOUG H who wrote (23936)	6/24/1999 11:55:00 PM
From: Joe S Pack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

Doug H, I agree that technology changes faster than Microsoft or DOJ would like to see. But that does n't mean that Microsoft's grip on Platforms and its ability to crush competitors will abate. On top that it has so much cash reserve and recently it has embarked on "invest everywhere" strategy to buy into potential business segments. So the media (CNBS, MSNBC) making so much out of this latest deal is nothing more than vested theaterics. Let us reflect on the history of PC computing and other competitors of Microsoft. Everybody came and gone but Microsoft withstood. So what should AOL do when Microsoft is investing every where to strengthen its grip despite its war with DOJ? So this deal having impact on Microsoft is all but pure conjecture and will have zero effect on Microsoft's bottom line. AOL is in desperate mode to establish its "AOL everywhere" strategy. Furthermore, DELL, Gateway and all leading PC makers are leaning towards becoming an ISP and they are in good terms with Microsoft. So what will happen to AOL unless it starts threatening their turf or exploit their vulnerability? IMHO it will not have any effect on Microsoft's current business and practice and that is what DOJ is after. -Nat