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To: QwikSand who wrote (9851)	5/17/1998 2:40:00 PM
From: Michael L. Voorhees	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 64865

QwikSand: I do not think that anyone can call being sued by DOJ related to antitrust as being a crappy case, except the arrogant. When you are sued by DOJ you are in major jeopardy no matter what merits one thinks the case is based upon. Politics and appearance are everything and MSFT's time is about up. It will be broken up.

To: QwikSand who wrote (9851)	5/17/1998 3:39:00 PM
From: pragat	Respond to of 64865

It was my understanding that the Netscape issue was just discussed NOT "demanded". I agree with the hardball tactics being played by Microsoft. I remember reading WSJ sometime ago that covered Gates testimony on the Hill. Gates himself admitted to playing hard; there is nothing wrong with playing hard, and playing to win, as long as you do with sound business principles and practices. Bill Gates has to understand that it is better to negotiate and resolve with DOJ and States. The truth of the matter is DOJ and States have a strong case this time around. It just does not make business sense to be arrogant at this time. The Sherman Antitrust Law is gaining lots of visibility around the beltway. It is about using monopoly in one market to dominate other markets. Gates vision of "WEB LIFESTYLE", and MICROSOFT experience end-to-end, is opening up public policy debate with consumers, corporations, ISPs, ISVs, policymakers, VARs, and Governments worldwide. I think it is healthy for a forward thinking information society like ours to have such a debate. The costs and implications of letting one company control everything far outweighs the benefits. Above all, it is bad for competition and innovation.