On Friday 15 February 2002 21:02, you wrote:
> As you may well be aware, the American courts have asked for comments on
> the proposed actions (well, inactions to be more precise) to be taken
> against MS. They may VERY interesting reading. I've only read a couple so
> far - the one from Ralph Nader and James Love (who I belive are the leaders
> of the American Green Party) and the KDE league are particualrly good.
The American Antitrust Institute one is very sound, although legalistic, it
points out the unprecedented nature of such a late settlement, and argues for
a punitive 'remedy' :
" Finally, and most fundamentally, the remedy should be effective. As the
Court of Appeals explained, a remedy should (1) free the market place from
the effects of Microsoft anticompetitive conduct, (2) deny to Microsoft the
fruits of its illegal monopolization, and (3) ensure that Microsoft does not
undertake similar practices likely to result in future monopolization. "
Jim you are bad, that page is a real time waster!
Rob
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