Do you forget that Microsoft is a convicted monopoly?

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2/15/04 7:24:10 PM

Do you forget that Microsoft is a convicted monopoly?

I don't see criminal intent as much as an MS opportunity for lock-in / licensing.

As such, many actions that would not be illegal for others become illegal for them.

Dunno if that applies here though.

Cheers,
Ben

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In a prior article, I mentioned Excel & Web Svcs - (dmarker) - (6) - Feb. 15, 2004, 05:50:00 PM EST

Well - (altmann) - (5) - Feb. 15, 2004, 06:53:03 PM EST

Re: One used to leverage the other - (dmarker) - (4) - Feb. 15, 2004, 07:11:48 PM EST

Do you forget that Microsoft is a convicted monopoly? - (ben_tilly) - Feb. 15, 2004, 07:24:10 PM EST

OK, but - (altmann) - (2) - Feb. 15, 2004, 07:45:09 PM EST

Re: But what if you are Sun wanting to ... - (dmarker) - (1) - Feb. 15, 2004, 08:18:46 PM EST

From my link to the MS FAQ - (altmann) - Feb. 15, 2004, 08:27:16 PM EST

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