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To: sea_biscuit who wrote (8454)	10/17/1998 7:11:00 PM
From: Karin	Respond to of 42834

I love the way Microsoft has all their programs interconnected. It all flows together and I do not have to go hunting for things I want and then install all kinds of mixtures hoping they intermingle. They did a wonderful job for the public. If someone still wants to do other things they can.

To: sea_biscuit who wrote (8454)	10/17/1998 10:34:00 PM
From: MrGreenJeans	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 42834

Monopolies Anybody who has worked in the field of software is aware that if Microsoft had competitors, the consumers would have had access to far better software products than they have now. Microsoft would have competitors if the competitor's products were superior to Microsoft's. To date this has not been the case. Further, consumers vote with their dollars. At last count, consumers have reelected Microsoft products year after year. If there were far better software products available Microsoft would not be in the position they are in. Presently, there are not. Therefore, it should be no surprise that Microsoft rules.

To: sea_biscuit who wrote (8454)	10/18/1998 12:27:00 AM
From: Karin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 42834

The antitrust threatens the security of property rights, free markets and competition and it protects politically strong economically week interest groups and it suppresses entrepreneurial rivals. Karin