Re: Microsoft monopoly threatens consumer buying choices

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From: kwm
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 00:00

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Kenneth P. Turvey wrote:
> 
> I don't have any problems with Microsoft giving away their browser, if
> they make a profit on the server-browser segment of their business.
> If, however, the operating systems business (a business in which they
> already have a monopoly) is paying two drive their competition out of
> other markets by allowing them to give away their browser, and most of
> their server software, then I think there is a problem.  They are
> using a monopoly in one area to gain a monopoly in another.
> 
> --
> Ken Turvey <kturvey@pug1.SprocketShop.com>

If anyone doubts Microsoft's intentions, please read the
complaint filed by Caldera, Inc. vs. Microsoft Corporation.
Based on their past alleged actions, Microsoft seems to be 
capable of doing anything!

http://www.caldera.com/news/npr/dosuit.html
http://www.caldera.com/news/npr/complaint.html
http://www.caldera.com/news/npr/qna.html

-- 
Kenneth W. Melvin
email: kwmelvin@nr.infi.net         [Spiral Computing]
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/8823/index.html
The best thing about Linux is the people who use it!!!

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From: kwm <kwmelvin@nr.infi.net>
Subject: Re: Microsoft monopoly threatens consumer buying choices
Date: 1997/08/20
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