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To: Reginald Middleton who wrote (15043)	12/18/1997 10:46:00 AM
From: mike iles	Respond to of 24154

Reginald, At a loss for words, being drowned in the roar of the market, etc... Seriously, if you believe in the rule of law (and I know you're not a pinko commie like some of the techie elitists around here ... actually, techie elitist is really a good description of the Redmond boys ... now, now dear, Mother knows best, don't worry your little head about all this computer stuff) ... sorry, got sidetracked there ... anyway if you do believe in the rule of law, you got to admit that there are times when it overrules even the roar of the mob, ... er market. And this is one of those times. regards, Mike [msft=$75]

To: Reginald Middleton who wrote (15043)	12/18/1997 12:45:00 PM
From: micromike	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 24154

Most average consumers I talk with say that the computer is way to complicated they just want to operate the system not play around with software or hardware installation ,system instability, and too many upgrades. They just want to use the computer like most every other appliance they own. What's the problem with MS why haven't they listened to the consumers? I'll answer that one. They have a monopoly so why listen to the consumer. What industry do you know of that can lock up consumers to either upgrade every year or be left behind? A industry that has a monopoly. I am hoping things will change when MS loses their monopoly in the future. So you can cry if you want to but the DOJ is moving in the right direction. As they say no pain no gain. JMHO Mike

To: Reginald Middleton who wrote (15043)	12/18/1997 3:05:00 PM
From: nommedeguerre	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24154

Reg, "If that statement is manifest, it will be representative of the force of market power and the folly/uselessness/waste of trying to legislate economic supply and demand. You see, the popular minority, who also happen to be the technical majority if you know what I mean, have succeeded in warping the democratic system in making it appear that the desires of the minority are representative of the desires of the majority. They have done this by crafty manipulation of our political system and the wielding of large sums of money and socio-political influence. In order to hear the desires of the majority, simply let the market speak for itself. There is no need to go to court to hear the roar of market demand, it will be loud and clear, especially in the fast moving technology markets during a major paradigm shift." Whoa, such passion, such vibrant defense of the oppressed forgotten consumer. For a moment I thought Lenin had thawed in his tomb and was now logged onto Silicon Investor. Everytime the stock price dives you become the stalwart of patriotism. Makes me believe you have January Options that are coming due. Options closer to the $600 target than the $75 one. Let's see, Bill keeps regular company with the VP and has the leader of the Philippines kissing his crown jewels and we are to believe the lobbyists are the only ones in bed with Washington? Right now you are probably wondering how Mulder would handle this new conspiracy. I like the part about the roar of market demand; we ARE roaring and we ARE demanding and our Justice System is finally responding. The consumer is getting screwed by the lack of competition in the PC marketplace. Personally, I think MSFT should ship Vaseline with every upgrade to make the transitions easier. Just fire up Ye Olde Bendover Wizard and think of green meadows and Bambi. Microsoft's "cleverness" as praised by yourself, exhibits the following trait of the criminal mind: Thinking you are more clever than the fools who make up the legal community. Cheers, Norm