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To: Daniel Schuh who wrote (16083)	1/14/1998 1:59:00 PM
From: Daniel Schuh	Respond to of 24154

The Perma-Temp Proletariat abcnews.com Microsoft's Accumulating Enemies: The Other Court Case You Should Know About www5.zdnet.com Oh dear. Erstwhile Microsoft loyalist Fred Moody is going against them again, and Jesse Berst picks up on it. This is on the issue of contractors and options, and current legal actions w.r.t. the situation. As usual, I offer no legal opinion on this, that's for the courts to decide. I must again note, though, that "leave the lawyers out of this" is a lame defense here; in general, Microsoft never leaves the lawyers out of it, if it's to their advantage. Why it shouldn't work the other way, I have no idea. Cheers, Dan.

To: Daniel Schuh who wrote (16083)	1/14/1998 2:05:00 PM
From: Daniel Schuh	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 24154

Microsoft Returns to Court abcnews.com Another story, nothing particularly new, I just cite it for this amusing excerp: Speculation Favors Microsoft The exchange highlighted the opening of what is expected to be a two-day hearing, ending today. It is unclear when Jackson will rule on the matter. As to whether he'll impose the fine, computer-industry watchers speculate he won't. "I'd be very surprised if the court awarded any contempt fine," says San Francisco intellectual-property attorney Lawrence J. Siskind, who is not involved in the case. Siskind reasons that, because the over-arching dispute is eons from resolution, imposing a monetary punishment now places the court at risk of having to eat crow at a later date. Should Microsoft eventually win, as Siskind expects it will, the court would have to refund any fines. Siskind, Siskind, that name sounds familiar. . . Oh, yeah. LAWRENCE J. SISKIND is a San Francisco attorney who specializes in intellectual property law. Mr. Siskind owns stock in Microsoft Corp. He hopes that his pro-Microsoft opinions, once published, will influence the price of his stock favorably. The expectation of financial gain has colored, if not dictated, the opinions expressed in his article. ( from ipmag.com, cited here previously) Strange that his speculation would favor Microsoft. . . Oops, another amusing bit later on in the story: Microsoft Spins Image Microsoft cares more about its image among large corporate clients than financial penalties, says Mike Elgan, editor of Windows Magazine. Several computer geeks, including Windows staffers, have demonstrated that, despite Microsoft's insistence to the contrary, Internet Explorer can indeed be disabled without damaging Windows 95. "Microsoft wants to be seen as credible, setting the standards and as a reliable enterprise partner," Elgan says. "It's not too late for them to demonstrate that they can play fair." But Mike, that would be contrary to "standard Microsoft business practice". Anyway, the word "fair" in the Microsoft context is best avoided, another one of those through the looking glass things. Hearts and minds wise, it's sort of problematic, though. Oh shoot, another good one later, I guess the article is worthwhile anyway. On the issue of Lessig and alleged bias: Given Microsoft's dominance, analysts say it would be impossible to find a computer expert who hadn't installed Windows 95 and Internet Explorer-and who hadn't expressed occasional frustration. "It's sort of like finding a jury for the O.J. trial," quips Elgan. Until Lessig submits his report, legal eagles and high-techies alike watch with obsessive interest Judge Jackson and his behavior at interim court appearances, such as today's hearing. Hey Mike Elgan, are you reading this? I'm getting spooked again. Cheers, Dan.

To: Daniel Schuh who wrote (16083)	1/15/1998 1:03:00 AM
From: Charles Hughes	Respond to of 24154

>>>I must pay respects to Mr. Bill's creator, Michael O'Donoghue, 1940-1994, may he rest in peace.<<< >>>Also, another plug for imdb.com for stuff like this, Yahoo brought up about 40 SNL sites<<< Mr Bill's creator and owner is alive and well and lives in the Hollywood Hills. I base this precedence of invention on the fact that he was the animator and owns the character. I have actually watched him animate the 3D version of the character and heard him do the voice, 3 or 4 years ago. But perhaps my acquaintance is, unknown to me, some kind of weird plagiarist. Tell me, where exactly is Michael O'Donoghue supposed to come into it? Chaz