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To: jim shiau who wrote (6755)	5/8/1998 11:29:00 AM
From: X-Ray Man	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

Right, precisely. They will take action, just not direct blocking of Win98. But note, they will require some change on MSFT's part. Seems likely this change, only 7 days before release of product to OEMs, will mean a delay in that release.

To: jim shiau who wrote (6755)	5/8/1998 1:41:00 PM
From: Maverick	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

States' goal not to block Windows 98 WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - State attorneys general will not halt the launch of Windows 98 but intend to challenge restrictions that Microsoft Corp. (MSFT - news) wants to place on computer makers, a source close to their discussions said on Friday. The source said the attorneys general would oppose the ''exploitation of Windows 98 for monopolistic purposes, which might require some change in the marketing of the product if not its basic structure. The objective is not necessarily to block or forestall any particular product from release or sale.'' The source said that the goal of the states' suit would be to ''give the (computer makers) some choices with the contractual restraints or other kinds of restrictions that Microsoft seems to be planning to apply.'' Lifting such restrictions, the source said, would lead to competition benefiting consumers. Microsoft has announced plans to impose on computer makers new restrictions beyond those for Windows 95, the existing operating system sold by Microsoft. The states and federal government are working closely to coordinate their suits, but some issues remain to be worked out. Action could be taken as soon as the first half of next week but it is possible that the date could slip, the source said.