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To: micromike who wrote (11759)	11/17/1998 9:55:00 PM
From: marvin litman	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 64865

For the record I would like to say BRAVO To SUNW.

To: micromike who wrote (11759)	11/17/1998 10:31:00 PM
From: cheryl williamson	Respond to of 64865

Mike, Dropping the name "Java" & using Java code isn't going to cut it. This time around, it wasn't just a trademark infringement, this was theft of IP (copyright infringement) as well. They are enjoined from using SUNW's code without passing the tests. If they want to try publishing it anyway, they'll get their asses kicked, and they know it. I don't put much on an appeal in this particular case. It is based on a contract dispute & all the testimony & evidence in the case has already been heard, much of it TWICE. The judge didn't change his mind this time around, so barring some courtroom malfeasence, I don't see an appeal as anything but a waste of time. Java is the internet standard, M$FT doesn't gain anything by fighting a ruling to gain time. As far as the compatibility goes, yeah they can try that game again. The DOJ would probably be interested enough to go after them on it & SUNW would make sure the evidence of their shenanigans were PUBLIC. If they want to keep digging the hold deeper & deeper, they can, but it isn't going to help them in the short run OR in the long run. cheers, cherylw