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To: Daniel Schuh who wrote (6907)	5/11/1998 10:26:00 PM
From: Scotsman	Respond to of 74651

I don't know why everyone is so upset, unless its because the DOJ is simply enforcing the existing laws. If you don't like those, than have Sherman Anti Trust repealed. As an investor, you should pray that MSFT gets broken up. Review what happened to JD Rockefeller and Standard when it was broken up. It tripled his net worth because he got shares in all of the spin offs. MSFT will be no different, and those that own the stock will reap huge benifits that will rival if not surpass its past performace. Those that don't own it will have an opportunity when it falls some.

To: Daniel Schuh who wrote (6907)	5/11/1998 10:52:00 PM
From: miraje	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74651

Dan, How's everything in the Peoples State of Wisconsin? I'm sorry to hear you haven't received any good ad hominem attacks lately. How would "Ellsworth Toohey" do? I detect a striking philosophical affinity with said character in your postings <VBG>. Equating intellectual property laws (patents, copyrights, etc.) with anti-trust is slightly bizarre. The former are valid and reasonable laws in a civilized society. The latter are more suited to Alice in Wonderland. BTW, Bill IS politically naive. I truly believe he has no concept of the depth of the sewer in Washington DC and various state governments. And that's to his credit, IMO. Anyway, I don't think that moving Microsoft offshore would buy them antitrust immunity, unless they chose to forsake the American market of course. I would personally love to see the day. A big smile and both middle fingers high in the air. We would soon find out who needs who more than who. Let the scrabbling little bureaucrats and slimy lawyers write a little OS code. Entertaining week, indeed. I'll keep a supply of Pepto Bismol handy when I feel the urge to heave. Regards, JB