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To: Eugene Goodman who wrote (18614)	4/19/1998 4:20:00 PM
From: Bearded One	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24154

No, I haven't seen anything by Krugman directly on Microsoft. I will keep my eyes open, however. It's a good point that increasing returns can be used as an economic case against the breakup of Microsoft.

To: Eugene Goodman who wrote (18614)	4/19/1998 4:40:00 PM
From: Daniel Schuh	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 24154

One could argue that since changing technology was not a part of the theory, it should not be an accepted basis for the DOJ Law Suit. Sure, Eugene. Who said it was? The basis is, of course, the Sherman Act. Economic theories come and go, laws are in force until repealed. Why should it matter what a bunch of academics say anyway? To repeat yesterday's post: The Justice Department's action on Microsoft has everyone missing the point infoworld.com Microsoft's existence depends on enforcement of intellectual property laws. Just like you and me, it has to obey the others, too -- it doesn't get to pick and choose. Cheers, Dan.