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To: yard_man who wrote (698)	5/20/1998 6:57:00 AM
From: Cage Rattler	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 745

Tippet: If regulation is applied at all, when and to what it is applied seems all important. Utilities, as you mention, in the general sense, are no longer in the "developmental stage". Regulatory intervention addresses issues impacting the consumer's (voter's) health and wealth. Such regulation has less impact on technology (Bell Labs may be an exception) than the issue at hand. Both Netscape and Explorer are good. I might add that Opera is new, smaller, faster, and possibly better than the other two. A trial version is available for downloading by the way. All that without Janet Reno's intervention; amazing. Unfortunately other software developers in Asia and Europe will take advantage of a US government-hobbled Microsoft, when the opportunity arises. That would be as beneficial to our trade balance as Nader's attack on the auto industry. Today on the New York Post webb site it is alleged the DOJ intends to go after Intel next! How about that? Disclaimer: I have never owned Microsoft stock -- unfortunately. Ciao, Ted

To: yard_man who wrote (698)	5/20/1998 8:22:00 AM
From: Chip McVickar	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 745

Tippet and Ted I think there maybe a misconception surrounding DoJustices intent.... They have stated they are not interested in breaking-up or hindering Microsofts basic dominance in software systems. Nor to out-right retool there ability to develope products or market them. What they want is to block economic control over access to captured markets exclusive to Microsoft and supplied by there browser. I see no problem with that blocking element. Gates was 'warned' not to attach an internal browser to the package that is shipped to world wide computer manufactures....and being applied to everyone's hard drive. Up until the WIN98 release you purchased this browser like any other....after 98....if you do not want explorer you will have to uninstall to recapture disk effiency. But Gates is stuborn and has decided to fight it....I believe he is wrong in attempting this kind of economic monoploly and creating more distaste for his successful company. The revenue stream supplied by an independent browser will be powerful enough to finance his future. Gates should Not be demanding contact terms requiring explorers instahlation. He needs a more benevolent image then he needs an interconnected browser. He needs better press then an injunction. I think he has mis-read the undercurrents and will regret the bully-pulpit high-ground that he is defending. The undertow of bad feelings and bad publicity will create more problems then he expects.......even if he wins Chip