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To: jmac who wrote (31911)	11/6/1999 9:55:00 AM
From: Jean M. Gauthier	Respond to of 74651

Exactly. And that is where MSFT has a GREAT leg to stand on. A lot of Jurists have been saying a long time, that they're is NO proof anywhere that customers suffered. No customer harm That is the weak part of the Justice Dept's case, and MSFT's best chance at beating this inquisition. Take care Jean

To: jmac who wrote (31911)	11/6/1999 12:36:00 PM
From: Brian Malloy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

Also I would add to me this is simply another chink in their case. We are not in the smokestack age anymore. In the information age many things are given away for free to hopefully build critical mass quickly and obtain revenue through different channels. Ex: -Sign up for our cellular service and get this MOT phone for free. -Download your free Adobe Acrobat viewer, we also offer these other software products at a price. -Download the RNWK player for free. For $29.xx you can download the enhanced version that also comes with tech support. -IRS site, download tax forms for free, we'll settle up on 14 April <ggg> Bottom line, the DOJ is attempting to use smokestack economics in a digital age.