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To: sandeep who wrote (49026)9/7/2000 2:34:38 PM
From: michael97123  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74651
 
"It is interesting that you have come to the same conclusion as myself about "the longer the better for MSFT's competitors". The overhang of the case will be a problem if it continues on for a couple of years..."

I third the above sentiment. + MSFT "dissed" joel klein and the justice lawyers. Joel Klein graduated at the top of his class at Y OR H and chose government and less pay. But less pay doesnt mean less talented. After a few months to reflect on the outcome I think Klein would rather settle than split up msft. He gets credit for the win--no appeals and the win is not attacked by 50% of the population for years to come if he verdict is upheld. Also if it is settled before election day, it helps Gore a bit with a certain segment of voters imo and I never really believed Clinton was enamored with this verdict anyway. Maybe Klein gets to be Attourney General in a Gore administration with a settlement.



To: sandeep who wrote (49026)9/7/2000 11:05:46 PM
From: Charles Tutt  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74651
 
You said:

"If the case goes to appeals court, DOJ better settle, otherwise, this thing could drag on forever. ... It is interesting that you have come to the same conclusion as myself about 'the longer the better for MSFT's competitors'."

I'm struggling to understand how those two things go together. It sounds like Microsoft is desperately seeking something that's good for their competitors. ??