They could have extrapolated from the dominance of Microsoft's existing software packages. They would have to have established that an abuse had already taken place.
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Technically, this is simply what's called the 'answer' to the complaint. So it is not Microsoft's full response and all the company's legal arguments.
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.
With the Department of Justice process out of the limelight now, investor attention has been squarely focused on Microsoft's business fundamentals over the past several months. During that time there has been a significant degree of doubt about Microsoft's long-term prospects and, more pointedly, about the success of Windows 2000 and the Internet. We think this quarter's results go at least part of the way to alleviating these concerns.
Microsoft's vulnerability to the PC market reaffirms our belief that Microsoft's continued success depends on its ability to transition itself from a desktop software company to an enterprise solution vendor.
By working with Microsoft's cutting-edge technology, we will significantly strengthen eBay's marketplace and our community's ability to trade seamlessly at any time from anywhere on the planet.
The appeals court may say it is only talking about Windows 95 in its interpretation of the consent decree, ... It does have an influence. The Court of Appeals will inevitably say something about the appropriateness of Microsoft's behavior.
We're basically pretty quiet, so I think there might be some anticipation that some others will follow Microsoft's lead from last week.
The EU investigation is not just Sun, they've been investigating for a long time. There is a Sun position that we gave them based on open interfaces and the ability to inter operate with some of (Microsoft's) operating systems and to compete effectively. They used some of our data to file their complaint.
I think they should separate Microsoft's application group from its operating system group.
There's always been a belief that Microsoft would respond punitively if you did something they didn't like. You were afraid of Microsoft's reaction, ... That belief has been pretty much destroyed. Vendors, clients and customers feel pretty much free do whatever they have to do in their Microsoft relationship.
He opened with a new one-liner about Microsoft's new advertising slogan Microsoft is now talking about the digital nervous system, ... I guess I would be nervous if my system was built on their technology too.
It's an intriguing vision, but a lot depends on Microsoft's execution and ability to draw market share from some strong competitors.
The fact is... our doors have not exactly been knocked down by companies willing to defend Microsoft's business practices.
We see tremendous market acceptance when Microsoft's next big enterprise software product comes out. And when you look at the sheer numbers, it's arguably as big a market as the original Windows market,
I think what's really pushing this is Microsoft's ability to see that it's long been playing cat and mouse with AIM and ICQ (another AOL instant messaging service). Microsoft needs to stake its presence in a big way.