IANAL, But this is a blatant violation of monopoly power.

Post #3,245 by Andrew Grygus 7/31/01 1:00:24 PM Reply	IANAL, But this is a blatant violation of monopoly power. They're forcing AOL to pay for Microsoft advertising, and Compaq says they'll have to go along because of Microsoft's monopoly power. The DoJ should have a lot of fun with this in the next few months (if Microsoft's lawyers don't do a panic recall (I kind of expect a flat out denial that this was ever said)). If this is not recalled, it looks just plain suicidal to me. [link\|www.aaxnet.com\|AAx]
Post #3,267 by DonRichards 7/31/01 2:12:36 PM Reply	This seems like a well aimed shot at the foot. The only thing I can think of here is that someone will be tasked with owning up to making a "mistake" in making this announcement. Maybe even get fired? Nah, never happen. "When it crosses my mind to do something, I don't ask why, I ask why not. And usually there's no reason not to, so I just go ahead. It's given me the strangest collection of hats"
Post #3,328 by a6l6e6x 7/31/01 10:09:35 PM Reply	Excellent point re: AOL paying for MSFT ad. Alex This is my sig. There's another almost like it, but this one is mine.
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