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To: Daniel Schuh who wrote (13827)	10/30/1997 1:19:00 PM
From: Chi-X	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24154

Any confirmations to this article (MSFT + FED) I pulled off the Internet? I get the feeling it may be doctored tho'... REDMOND, Wash. - Oct. 21, 1997 -- In direct response to accusations made by the Department of Justice, the Microsoft Corp. announced today that it will be acquiring the federal government of the United States of America for an undisclosed sum. "It's actually a logical extension of our planned growth", said Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, "It really is going to be a positive arrangement for everyone". Microsoft representatives held a briefing in the oval office of the White House with U.S. President Bill Clinton, and assured members of the press that changes will be "minimal". The United States will be managed as a wholly owned division of Microsoft. An initial public offering is planned for July of next year, and the federal government is expected to be profitable by "Q4 1999 at latest", according to Microsoft president ... In a related announcement, Bill Clinton stated that he had "willingly and enthusiastically" accepted a position as a vice president with Microsoft, and will continue to manage the United States government, reporting directly to Bill Gates. When asked how it felt to give up the mantle of executive authority to Gates, Clinton smiled and referred to it as "a relief". He went on to say that Gates has a "proven track record", and that U.S. citizens should offer Gates their "full support and confidence".

To: Daniel Schuh who wrote (13827)	10/31/1997 1:07:00 PM
From: Jon Stept	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24154

Dan- That is a colorful term to use, preaching... But I think you are right... all compaines do it... Sun included. Microsoft has a hell of a lot of followers (i.e.-market share), so I guess their preaching is pretty effective. But unlike religion, they all actively preach against each other. But somehow, when that happens, it is not preaching, because, well... they are preaching, but not me... I'm telling the truth (i.e.- Sun). Yeah, right. For me, I just want to know who is going to come out on top and make money for me. You read things like, "Well, Java is better for this reason, that reason." Or, "Microsoft's browser is so buggy." For me who cares, as an investor. As a technologist, different story. But as an investor, I have no loyalties. Don't you think? Jon :)