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To: Hal Rubel who wrote (7567)	5/19/1998 1:34:00 AM
From: Dwight E. Karlsen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

If Explorer becomes part of the operating system, will the operating system become free? One, internet capability has been part of Windows since 1995. Two, if the OS becomes free, I certainly am not going to bitch about it. Are you? Cheers, Embrace and Extend

To: Hal Rubel who wrote (7567)	5/19/1998 5:43:00 PM
From: Maverick	Respond to of 74651

Microsoft's aim: 'cut off' rival Netscape's 'air supply' sjmercury.com

To: Hal Rubel who wrote (7567)	5/19/1998 5:55:00 PM
From: Maverick	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

The U.S. Justice Department will continue to investigate MICROSOFT CORP at the same time as it pursues its latest lawsuit against the company, department antitrust chief Joel Klein said. "We are filing this action now to address time sensitive aspects of the shipment of Windows 98, aspects that could significantly harm competition," Klein said. "Our investigation of other Microsoft practices is ongoing." Klein, speaking at a news conference to announce the suit, also said the department would not seek to prevent shipment of Windows 98 software to PC manufacturers. (Reuters 12:43 PM ET 05/18/98) For the full text story, see infobeat.com President Bill Clinton said that an antitrust case against software giant MICROSOFT CORP could have a significant impact on the U.S. economy. But he said he had confidence in the way the Justice Department was handling its investigation of the company, headed by billionaire Bill Gates, for allegedly abusing its dominant market position. (Reuters 12:08 PM ET 05/18/98) For the full text story, see infobeat.com