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Post #29,208
by ben_tilly
2/21/02 10:51:43 AM
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New But according to the DoJ that doesn't matter
Because, after all, the public is represented by the DoJ, and therefore the opinions of OEMs etc on whether Microsoft has been sufficiently restrained are irrelevant.

Cheers,
Ben
Post #29,211
by Andrew Grygus
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2/21/02 11:00:30 AM
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New The DoJ doesn't matter
A this point the only opinion that matters is Judge CKK. She has been signaling that she is not content, which is a good sign.

I do like the conspiracy theory that after 0911 the DoJ made a secret deal with Microsoft to incorporate additional spyware into Windows in return for being let off the hook. It's hard to explain the DoJ's actions any other way.
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     Microsoft VP: "Microsoft profits from settlement" - (Andrew Grygus) - (4) - Feb. 21, 2002, 10:38:24 AM EST
         But according to the DoJ that doesn't matter - (ben_tilly) - (1) - Feb. 21, 2002, 10:51:43 AM EST
             The DoJ doesn't matter - (Andrew Grygus) - Feb. 21, 2002, 11:00:30 AM EST
         Surely a punishment has to cause a loss? - (warmachine) - Feb. 22, 2002, 11:01:18 AM EST
         The victims are restless - (marlowe) - Feb. 21, 2002, 03:17:30 PM EST

I had lobster Marshall plan twice today...
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