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Technology Stocks : How high will Microsoft fly? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: John Chen who wrote (4358)	12/18/1997 2:55:00 PM
From: X-Ray Man	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

John, yes, I agree, that with the state's attornies stepping into the fray, the last part of your comments are relevant. MSFT saying they will intentionally ship inferior product is putting themselves right in the path of a consumer protection action by the states. Up to now, MSFT has been able to play the "pro-consumer" role in the fight with DOJ in the minds of the public, by claiming their actions are delivering better product/lower cost. Now, it may be perceived as MSFT willing to give the consumer the shaft because they can't get their way with the courts. Very bad PR decision, IMO. However, it is very hard to really estimate the long term impact of even the worst case scenario on MSFT: will it stop the train, slow the train, or just be a momentary rough ride?