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To: GST who wrote (102036)	4/24/2000 3:36:00 PM
From: Eric Wells	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 164684

MSFT has not killed anybody, they have just robbed them and attempted to kill other companies. GST - I'm glad to see that you don't have strong opinions on this issue. But they are guilty, right here and now. Yes, I agree that the court has ruled them guilty. I won't, however, consider the case closed until after the appeal. But in a perfect world, they would pay a hefty fine -- lets say $50-100 billion to make a blind stab to indicate the order of magnitude AND be broken up. I'd be curious to know on what you are basing this opinion? I plead ignorance when it comes to anti-trust remedies. Clearly, from public statements, MSFT is totally unrepentent and cannot be trusted. There's a fine line between putting up a defense a being unrepentant. Are you suggesting that the company should have capitulated and admitted guilt the moment they were accused? Is not Gates & co. acting in the best interest of shareholders by putting up a defense? but that does not make Gates a saint. I never claimed he was a saint. But he's certainly not Hitler either. Your words are harsh - and they appear to arise out of true hatred of the man. My view of MSFT's contribution to innovation would put it at the low end -- say a 3 on a scale from 1-10. Interesting that you should throw this in at the end of your post - as though the company is being charged with not being innovative enough as well. Again, on what are you basing this opinion? Thanks, -Eric