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To: The Philosopher who wrote (41733)12/26/2001 5:48:03 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
That is an interesting point. And it goes to whether Microsoft is truly a monopoly or not. Would I like it? Probably not. But do they have the right....I would have to ponder on the monopoly question. Even then, I may come to the conclusion that they still have the right.



To: The Philosopher who wrote (41733)12/26/2001 6:03:21 PM
From: Lazarus_Long  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
Microsoft is not a sovereign nation. It is subject to the laws of the United States. Which prevent it from doing what you propose.

And Microsoft knows this, It never disputed the American anti-trust laws applied to it, it just disputed that it was a monopoly and what the penalty should be if it were.

If it were an independent nation, then, yes, it could refuse to trade with the Republic of Jorj X. McKie.


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