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

To: John F. Dowd who wrote (43892)	4/29/2000 5:03:00 PM
From: techtonicbull	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

It is not a "bad joke" it is very real. Notwithstanding Milton Friedmans opinion, Microsoft will be punished and aside from a monitory fine, this is the most appropriate method of solving the monopolistic behavior of countering Microsoft's statement: They can put a ham sandwich into Windows" if they wanted. The company cannot put things in a closed and proprietary operating system that causes damage to other software companies. The justice dep't.'s remedy is actually quite appropriate and John, this might create an opportunity for Microsoft in the end. The sum of the split companies may be greater than the value of each of its parts. It may be a boon to the stock eventually.

To: John F. Dowd who wrote (43892)	4/29/2000 5:17:00 PM
From: Frederick Smart	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

Microsoft Has Lost It's Way..... >>Really there others besides me that think this whole thing is a very bad joke as well as a travesty of justice: boards.fool.com And from none other than Milton Friedman et al:>> John: This threat is the best thing that ever happened to Microsoft. They crossed the line and are in complete denial. Business models which call for total, complete control and domination are history. Service models which let go and open up will allow Microsoft to assume New Leadership in this New Age will will reward collaboration, cooperation, communication and connectivity. We can all be part of the Microsoft transformation. But Microsoft has to admit truth, let go and move on. Balmer's fist pounding denials only ensure more future legal fights, delays and wasted energy. Rockefeller lowered rail transportation prices as a way of monopolizing the oil business - putting competitors right and left out of business. End consumer benefits did not excuse him from moral/ethical codes. Microsoft brought this on them with their arrogance. Gates and Balmer are to blame. I'm against Government interference, but all parties need to let go, give up and move on in a more positive light. Peace. GO!!