Interesting that IBM had more sway in California than their home state:

[link|http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2001/11/06/state1621EST0077.DTL&type=printable|California attorney general rejects proposed Microsoft settlement]
DON THOMPSON, Associated Press Writer
Tuesday, November 6, 2001
Lockyer, whose state is home to Silicon Valley and many of Microsoft's fiercest competitors, said his objections to the proposed settlement were solidified over the weekend by lobbying from IBM, AOL Time Warner Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc. and Novell Inc. His statement announcing his decision specifically said stronger controls are needed to protect California businesses and consumers.
Among the other rebel states is Florida. That must be an interesting story.