This is the first time in 20 some years that the government has filed a major monopolization case.
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This judge is not inclined to delay based on how he has handled the case in the past.Spencer Waller
They're already implementing some of the conduct remedies, and my guess is that they are prepared to negotiate about almost all of the rest, ... If you're not talking about a breakup of the company, it's very likely this case will settle if the states agree with the position that the DOJ is taking.
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If Microsoft wants to paint a picture of judge that is biased, this gives them a little more ammunition.
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It seems Microsoft's cross examination has not been devastating, ... It's a mistake for Microsoft to say other people do what they're doing. First of all, the answer is, 'So what' Also, the fundamental premise of antitrust law is that there are different rules for behavior for a monopoly than for everyone else.
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Their (Netscape's) case is about proving damages and nothing in the government case dealt with that. This isn't a total free ride.
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It would be a major step. If they get the delay that they are seeking, their product will be out in the marketplace. It will be much harder for the government to get an injunction seven, eight months down the road, which is what they are seeking.
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