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To: werefrog who wrote (6437)5/3/1998 8:18:00 PM
From: Chris  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74651
 
I hope they don't get a dime out of our MSFT!!! They are leaches. I don't think they have a chance in hell of blocking Win98. This is politics and saber rattling...

On the good side, this had already help curb MSFT's heavy handled dealings with others, so in the long run, it may have put MSFT on notice that there are limits to what they can 'legally' do.

Links: (if you have not already read them)

Microsoft letter urges no Windows 98 delay
biz.yahoo.com

Republican senators cross swords on Microsoft
biz.yahoo.com

Microsoft Jousts With Senate Judiciary Committee As Distributors Prepare For Windows 98 Launch, Reports Computer Reseller News
biz.yahoo.com

States' suit against Microsoft imminent, official says
biz.yahoo.com