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To: johnd who wrote (18762)3/24/1999 7:20:00 PM
From: RTev  Respond to of 74651
 
Also what would DOJ prefer

I'm sure that DOJ and the state AGs would all love to settle it. But they're not going to accept a feeble change in contracts. They have every reason to believe that they've presented a strong case that will win in Jackson's court. If Microsoft doesn't present a significant settlement offer that represents some kind of major change in business practices, then the plaintiffs will go through to verdict and appeal. At that point, the talks of settlement talks would start all over again.

Does it look like Microsoft is ready to make significant concessions at this point? Sure doesn't look that way to me.



To: johnd who wrote (18762)3/24/1999 9:02:00 PM
From: t2  Respond to of 74651
 
Also what would DOJ prefer: loosing in appellete court/
supreme court after spending tons of taxpayer money OR
a face saving settlement?


Good Point. They have an opportunity to quit while they are "ahead". Why risk screwing it up. There will serious disagreements among for reasons i stated earlier.