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To: t2 who wrote (38033)	2/17/2000 6:39:00 PM
From: western_skys	Respond to of 74651

Looks like we are at 101 on the bid in after hours trading. But, no ..... haven't heard anything besides the Cramer article I posted. Tonight or tomorrow sure would be a great time to announce settlement, though. Really catch the shorts by surprise!

To: t2 who wrote (38033)	2/17/2000 6:54:00 PM
From: emmeling	Respond to of 74651

Bloomberg Television Anchor - Dylan Ratigan Breaks Microsoft Story Bill Gates Says Microsoft Would Open Windows Code to Settle Case February 17, 2000 06:09 PM Eastern Time NEW YORK, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In an interview today with Bloomberg Television Anchor Dylan Ratigan, Bill Gates, stated that, "Microsoft Corp. would be willing to open the source code for its Windows software to competitors in order to settle the antitrust case filed by the U.S. Department of Justice." Microsoft is seeking a settlement with the Justice Department and 19 states that have filed an antitrust suit against the software giant and would "do our absolute best to achieve it," Gates said in an interview. Gates said he would agree to open the source code for the company's Windows operating system as part of a settlement, a move that would allow competitors to create and sell their own modified versions of Windows. BLOOMBERG TELEVISION is broadcast globally in 7 languages as a 24-hour news and information channel emphasizing business and financial news. Its multiscreen format of anchored video reports and text updates gives viewers the flexibility to get their news virtually on demand. All news and screen information is tailored to cover each specific broadcast market. It provides comprehensive business, world and national news. Visit BLOOMBERG TELEVISION on the worldwide web at bloomberg.com. SOURCE Bloomberg Television

To: t2 who wrote (38033)	2/17/2000 7:14:00 PM
From: Jack Banana	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

It is a steal at this price, IMHO I agree with you, and hope you're right. I added 30% to my long position at $98 yesterday. I sold some INTC to do it, so here's hoping MSFT has more of a move in store than INTC. This is my speculative %age of my IRA. My core holding is a long MSFT position. It's interesting that I see great big MSFT as having some huge potential gains in store for the next 30-60 days. Then, back to steady core performance.. You've been a good judge of MSFT opportunities in the past, t2, and I think you are correct yet again. Best of luck. Jack