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To: John F. Dowd who wrote (44829)	5/15/2000 8:03:00 AM
From: John Carragher	Respond to of 74651

Dow Jones Newswires -- May 15, 2000 Dow Jones Newswires PRESS RELEASE: Microsoft, Carta In E-Government Alliance Dow Jones Newswires Microsoft and Carta Form Alliance to Deliver E-Government Solutions Collaboration Helps Government Take Advantage of the Internet to Provide Services for Businesses and Citizens REDMOND, Wash., and SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Carta Inc. today announced that they have formed an alliance to provide solutions for the growing national e-government market. The companies will produce an advanced software and services solution for governments, powered by the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) DNA 2000 platform and expanding on Carta's nationally recognized family of e-government solutions. Together, Microsoft and Carta will make it possible for all levels of government to operate more efficiently by moving some of their services online, allowing them to develop easy-to-navigate Web portals that give businesses and citizens access to government information, services and transactions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Under the new agreement, Carta and Microsoft will join forces in such key areas as marketing and business development and jointly develop innovative solutions for the e-government market based on input from government clients. "This collaboration will give governments the core technology they need to provide online services while integrating seamlessly with existing systems," said Charles Stevens, vice president of the Enterprise Partner Group at Microsoft. "By leveraging the performance and cost-effectiveness of Microsoft technology and Carta's deep understanding of e-government solutions, any government can use the Internet to improve its efficiency and flow of information." The two companies will continue to work closely with governments to deliver Web-based solutions that leverage the increased interoperability and the time to market delivered through the Microsoft Windows DNA 2000 platform. "While this alliance provides advantages for both companies, the real benefits will be seen by governments and citizens, who are anxious to realize the full benefits of the Internet," said Chris Roberts, the president and CEO of Carta, a Sacramento-based e-government solutions company. "Microsoft and Carta make an excellent team." Today's announcement represents a natural extension of a relationship between the two companies dating back to 1996. Since that time, Carta has successfully combined its comprehensive approach, which integrates its expertise in strategy, design and technology, with the Windows DNA platform for the benefit of government and citizens. This collaboration has also resulted in the ability of state and local governments to deploy sophisticated Web sites quickly and easily. "This agreement between Carta and Microsoft will help us build on our track record of excellence," Roberts said. "In the very near future, governments can expect to see an array of innovative e-government solutions designed to help them take advantage of the Internet."

To: John F. Dowd who wrote (44829)	5/16/2000 7:24:00 AM
From: Frederick Smart	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 74651

John..... >>CT: According to the liberal intellectuals at Yale (my Alma Mater) the KGB papers which they became the custodians of vindicated McCarthy saying that he was 97 % correct. This comes from a school that has just about given it self over to socialism. On your broader point anyone who wants the gov't. to force private cos. into rebating $ paid for O/S is insane or a budding communist. JFD>> Unless you want to continue hiding your head in the sand, the current administration is/has/will using/used/use any and all examples of anything/anywhere/anytime "doing wrong" to conveniently advance and extend it's power/conrol base. With it's insistance on "doing no wrong" Microsoft made itself into one gorilla of a target. When two classic political/economic energy-taking black holes fight it out everyone is impacted negatively. But, only to the extent that we give power to this affair as being critical to our lives and continue to "do nothing" about affirming/protecting our Constitutional rights. You said you are a Constitutional Capitalist. But you didn't say anything about values relative to right vs. wrong. I happen to believe that capitalism is THE most moral form of economic organization invented by mankind. I happen to believe that imbalances do work themselves out. I happen to believe in the spirit of the DOJ's case, but NOT the hidden agenda which this administration is riding behind the scenes to advance their influence in the world technology debate. If the private market cannot effectively police itself it will always resort to going to mama government for help/assistance. In the DOJ case, we've got a huge example which will ensure our government has more influence over technology development. If Gates and Balmer do anything to collude with governement in this process, then all bets are off. We've lost. Our rights, freedoms and liberties could end up being chewed up by a govt. electronic tracking mechanism which, thanks to Microsoft's support, allows enough security transparency to get the job done. This is what the government is after. It could care less about the browser wars. Our rights to privacy are at stake. Privacy, freedom to chose, freedom to express and secure our ourselves and our families from exposure to any and all unusual means which use fear, terror or force to control is what's at stake. The Internet is a HUGE threat to these huge, dying power/control political/economic models which have withheld information used hidden agendas to further advance their cause. Microsoft vs. Govt is the ulimate black hole war of wars. If I believed Gates and Balmer were righteous enough to make this a fair fight of truth vs. darkness, then I'd say "go for it Bill." But this is a caged cat and mouse game of chess. We have two cats after ONE mouse - US. ONE will win - has to win - or implode: ie. our federal government. My bet is that this is a facade. We won't learn the "real story" until more time has passed. So John, I'd like to see more positive energy and optimism behind your comings and going on this board. What do "you" really stand for? Can you "go higher" in this debate? Or do you still feel comfortable standing in the shadows being a proxy for Microsoft? More people need to climb their personal trees and get a higher perspective on what's really happening here. Peace. GO!!