On 15/09/05, John Perry
Kevanf1 wrote:
On 15/09/05, suse_gasjr4wd@mac.com
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Yes, M$ is finally embracing open source, but there is this little thing about having a monopoly. I don't think they _can_ own apple.
This is MS we are talking about, do you really think they are bothered about such piffling issues as company/product monopolies :-) If they really want Apple they could get it I'm sure. What is MS's stake in Apple these days?
Yeah, remember the Justice Dept. suit of the 90's? MS just stonewalled them for years until a friendly administration came into power, and poof! -- no more monopoly problems.
John Perry
John, you tapped into my very thoughts. Of course, MS are not the only ones to do this. Many big businesses do it. They can afford the legal clout. The money saved is steadily gaining interest and then, IF, they do have to cede the case the fine is either less or the monetary value is far lower and they have a load of interest to pay it anyway. -- ============================================== I am only human, please forgive me if I make a mistake it is not deliberate. ============================================== Take care. Kevan Farmer 34 Hill Street Cheslyn Hay Staffordshire WS6 7HR