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To: Daniel Schuh who wrote (22774)	2/26/1999 2:58:00 AM
From: nommedeguerre	Respond to of 24154

Dan, >>Kempin earlier testified that letting computer users alter the company's ubiquitous Windows operating system would amount to "butchering" a unique product. He said he has "a hard time believing that [personal computer manufacturers] should have the right to change the product.'' Unlike the automobile, which is routinely modified by many new users to suit their specific needs and wants. What Kempin is really saying is that there is no merit to the Windows/Chrysler radio defense at all. On the positive side, if Java really takes off then those [personal computer manufacturers] will be able to provide their own JVM's and could skip Windows entirely; saving the consumer $80 in license fees. They could also customize the interface to suit their own marketing/client needs. Sounds like the consumer would be better off without the restrictions imposed by a Windows-only experience. Cheers, Norm