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Technology Stocks : How high will Microsoft fly? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Hal Rubel who wrote (6803)	5/9/1998 8:08:00 PM
From: Shaquapa	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

The effect of excluding all browser competition from unprejudiced access to virtually all computers on the planet would be to create an artificial monopoly to eliminate the existence of browser competition WITHOUT ever having to compete against any other browser in the market place. I disagree. When I got my laptop it had IE pre-installed. Hooked up to the net and downloaded Netscape. I am still presently using Netscape with W95, W98 - both with IE4.0 integrated in. (Although I'm seriously considering deleting Netscape because of all their whining). The fact that I only had IE when I got my computer didn't keep me from my favorite (or most used to) browser at all. Superior features will dictate who will win the browser wars IMO. I notice that Netscape didn't complain when they had a virtual monopoly on the browser market (well over 90%). If they spent more time innovating, marketing, and providing value to their customers, they wouldn't have to have the DOJ do their dirty work. IE has taken market share from Netscape for 1 reason - they've improved their product substantially. I believe I've benefited from MS improvements as well because the Netscape product is also better.

To: Hal Rubel who wrote (6803)	5/9/1998 8:44:00 PM
From: dumbmoney	Respond to of 74651

The effect of excluding all browser competition from unprejudiced access to virtually all computers on the planet would be to create an artificial monopoly to eliminate the existence of browser competition WITHOUT ever having to compete against any other browser in the market place. Which is totally false, of course. Microsoft hasn't done anything wrong. Internet support belongs in the OS. Recent versions of IE have gained in popularity because they are good programs. The advantage of having the browser on the same CD as the OS is no different from the advantage that AOL has by sending out free CDs, or the marketing and branding advantage of any well-capitalized company that can afford to advertise heavily. Should we make mailing out free CDs illegal? Should it be illegal to advertise software on TV? Maybe we should force TV stations to give Netscape free air time. Oh yeah, it should be illegal to write free software too (oops, except for Netscape, I mean). Every competitive act is anti-competitive. Competition is tha act of trying to wipe out competition.

To: Hal Rubel who wrote (6803)	5/11/1998 11:15:00 AM
From: Deliveryman	Respond to of 74651

Hal points out: "The effect of excluding all browser competition from unprejudiced access to virtually all computers on the planet would be to create an artificial monopoly to eliminate the existence of browser competition WITHOUT ever having to compete against any other browser in the market place. " Buck responds: I am sure you know that it is impossible to exclude any software from the internet. Build a better mousetrap for the internet and users will download it from your door.