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To: John F. Dowd who wrote (15251)	12/20/1997 8:35:00 PM
From: Flair	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 24154

John, Many discussions have been done in this thread. The difference between opinions mostly resides in the different language's "semantics" and "interpretations". The judge has his own semantics on "removing" and "disabling". He think it's the same as long as the "icon" does not show in the screen and a person cannot run IE if the "icon" is not showing. This is what he called "visual evidence" of "removing" IE. In software point of view, "disabling" a functionality is totally differnt from "removing" all associated source code. Apparently, Microsoft took this definition. The court, DOJ and Microsoft will come to an agreement in the next court hearing --- "disabling" IE is a sufficient solution to comply initial injunction. However, Microsoft wants the judge to propose, instead of they proposing. This is because Microsoft wants to have a consistent stance in their definition of "integrated" product. As a result, Windows98 will not be delayed. However, the judge may not may not to say Microsoft is in contempt of court order. The loss of Microsoft in this aggressive move is (1) Bad public image due to negative media coverage. (2) Investors are not sure about Microsoft's future. (3) DOJ becomes extremely desperate and vicious. The win of Microsoft is (1) Defense of their claim "integrate product". (2) Another 5 to 10 million PCs with IE have been shipped in the Christmas shopping season.

To: John F. Dowd who wrote (15251)	12/22/1997 5:14:00 PM
From: Keith Hankin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 24154

Just because the judge might not know the difference doesn't make him a bozo. He never indicated that he felt that there was no difference, only that he did not know what that difference was, if any. I think his language is very clear here. He may not have an understanding of the underlying technology, but that is exactly why he is having the hearing. MSFT will get to state their case, and he will learn the difference. Ignorance does not a bozo make. Only pretending not to be ignorant does.