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To: Larry Sullivan who wrote (59918)	7/16/2001 9:20:52 PM
From: t2	Respond to of 74651

there is no notion of punishment in anti-trust law, only remedies. Take a look at the DOJ website and look at all the companies they have sued recently and over time. GE, IBM and many more of the "top" corporations in the US. That is what I don't understand. So even if there is a remedy put in by a judge, why should there be some sort of payment to the States/DOJ associated with it? Would not a large fine be punishment? That is probably why the idea of a settlement probably looked good to New Mexico....legal fees paid. If the State AGs go before a judge and get a remedy put in place....will they get even their legal fees paid? Would a judge order MSFT to pay X dollars to each state and the DOJ? That is why it looks like the road is leading to a settlement. MSFT is probably realizing that giving up more in a settlement than they are likely to before a judge is a better move for the company. It puts this case behind them.