[plug] Microsoft Findings

[Mike Holland]

On Mon, 15 Nov 1999, Brad Campbell wrote:

> http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/microsoft-findings.html

Brad, I cant find a .doc verison. Its only in acrobat, and something
called "wordperfect".

Linux gets a few mentions, but is basically described as a server OS that
cannot threaten MS's monopoly.
  The final paragraph:

	412.	Most harmful of all is the message that Microsoft's
actions have conveyed to every enterprise with the potential to innovate
in the computer industry.  Through its conduct toward Netscape, IBM,
Compaq, Intel, and others, Microsoft has demonstrated that it will use its
prodigious market power and immense profits to harm any firm that insists
on pursuing initiatives that could intensify competition against one of
Microsoft's core products.  Microsoft's past success in hurting such
companies and stifling innovation deters investment in technologies and
businesses that exhibit the potential to threaten Microsoft.  The ultimate
result is that some innovations that would truly benefit consumers never
occur for the sole reason that they do not coincide with Microsoft's
self-interest.


Mike Holland <mike at golden.wattle.id.au>            Perth, Australia.
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