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To: John F. Dowd who wrote (16368)	2/18/1999 5:15:00 PM
From: t2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

Why do I think a break up of the company is not going to happen? Just read this article--which presents a balanced view. The most the DOJ will want is to monitor MSFT's competitive behaviour--of course we won't see those e-mails. cbs.marketwatch.com

To: John F. Dowd who wrote (16368)	2/18/1999 11:33:00 PM
From: J Krnjeu	Respond to of 74651

Mr. John F. Dowd, But anti-trust laws are meant to protect the consumer not assist the competition. Damage to the consumer has not been proven at all. And even NSCP would have a hard time of proving damage as it was bought out at a pretty healthy price. I agree, most people don't understand or even realize how the anti-trust laws applies. So far the extent of the trial was to prove that Netscape was hurt and that MSFT has a monopoly. Where was the consumer hurt? Would the consumer be better off with multiple OS available? Then there is the issue of the same program being produce for multiple OS. Now, what if the user needs to transfer files from one OS to another. Far more complicated and expensive for the user to use a PC. Is the consumer better off? The consumer can go to 10 different computer stores in my area and by at least 3 different OS for their PC. Linux, O/S 2 and Windows are all OS available in my area. In my experience, consumers just want the easiest path to follow and don't care what OS they are using, Linux, O/S 2 or Windows. A lot of consumers just want the O/S they use at work, make their life simple. This is a double edge sword. Like JS said at the senate hearing, the OS should have more functionality in it but then what company is going to complain about a monopoly because of that increase functionality and is it in the best interest of the consumer. At times, the interest of the consumer and a monopoly can be on the same side, such as this case. Thank You JK