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

To: greedsgd_2000 who wrote (40271)	4/1/2000 10:22:00 PM
From: t2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

Good points. Why settle for a deal that requires them to ask for government approval every time they want to add new features to Windows. That would have really made it difficult to maintain a stron g market position. What if they had allowed PC makers to separate Windows and IE. It is clear that the government would then want the Explorer-less version to be priced cheaper. MSFT would be at the mercy of the government. I was skeptical of the talks but maintained a position in the stock. However, I trust Bill Gates and company on the long term prospects for the company. I think they have the best interest of the shareholders in mind---i mean the long term shareholders. Why make a deal for a short term stock price gain when you are jeopardizing your future. Good for them. Key point in those notes was the appeals court's ruling on integration and there is nothing that has changed that. I expect a win in the end. The damage had already been done at trial so why give up too much now.

To: greedsgd_2000 who wrote (40271)	4/2/2000 1:32:00 AM
From: Michael Kucera	Respond to of 74651

Re:Glad that Gates did not cave in here So am I...it can be argued that maybe msft could have avoided this whole mess but i am glad that they are taking this one to the mat with the gov't. basically a non-issue long term. Boy what a bargain this stock will be for those willing to hold on thru this mess! load the boat anywhere in the 90's my friends. Not unrealistic to see this stock in the 160 range later this year IMO. One last thing: "Kill all the lawyers!"