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To: Michael F. Donadio who wrote (22447)11/6/1999 4:26:00 PM
From: trouthead  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 64865
 
"outcry by legions of competitors"

The law was created to protect consumers, not competitors. Where are the legions of consumers crying out for better and cheaper technology? Most people are overwhelmed by the choices available to them now.

jb



To: Michael F. Donadio who wrote (22447)11/6/1999 4:37:00 PM
From: cfimx  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 64865
 
>>It basically collapsed "deprived of its air supply". I for one, liked Netscape and preferred it. <<

check out what AOL PAID for the "collapsed" Netscape. they PAID enough to create a billionare and a large number of multimillionares. Clark and Barksdale go around talking about what a SUCCESS Netscape was.

Why is the browser now free? Not becasue of the evil empire. Because of where you can GO with it. You end up in places where you either spend MONEY, or think about spending money.That's WORTH something. Businesses will even SUBSIDIZE your journey by making the browser and your connection, FREE.



To: Michael F. Donadio who wrote (22447)11/6/1999 5:24:00 PM
From: Proud_Infidel  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 64865
 
It was not enough to just offer it for free, as if that would not be enough,

People sure do have a selective memory when they are involved with a company. Anyone remember now NSCP started by GIVING its browsers away? However, the same act performed by a successful, profitable company is illegal?!?! We live in a sick country when success is penalized.

BK