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To: Hal Rubel who wrote (19002)	5/13/1998 1:22:00 AM
From: Gerald R. Lampton	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 24154

Microsoft is a kind of monopoly. Its activities may eventually be regulated to some degree. If you define "monopoly" as having a large market share, I agree. However, an argument can be made that you need more than just a large market share to warrant regulation, whether of the antitrust variety or some other kind. What are the barriers to entry into the OS market that make it a candidate for regulation? FWIIW, I also agree with you that Microsoft will be brought to account. If the upcoming antitrust action doesn't do the job, or if the remedy doesn't work, look for legislative proposals to begin surfacing.