US vs MS ends with settlement

[Xeen]

quote:A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday unanimously approved the landmark antitrust settlement Microsoft Corp. negotiated with the Justice Department, setting aside objections by Massachusetts that sanctions were inadequate against the world's largest software company.

 

quote:The appeals court ruled 6-0 that the settlement was "in its entirety" in the public's interest.

   :rolleyes:  

 

quote:the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia applauded provisions of the complex settlement that permit computer makers to hide Microsoft's built-in Web browser software so that consumers can more seamlessly use software from Microsoft's rivals.

 

quote: Microsoft's top lawyer, Brad Smith, described the decision as a "clear and emphatic message" that its settlement with the Bush administration was proper

Well...as long as Bush (corporate daddy) agrees with it...    :rolleyes:  

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I wonder if this has anything to do with the fact that Bill Gates gave Bush $2000.

[ June 30, 2004: Message edited by: xeen ]

[Stilly]

wow i bet that two thousand dollars would really sway a guy that probably has billions.  :rolleyes:

[Xeen]

quote:Originally posted by The Stiller:
wow i bet that two thousand dollars would really sway a guy that probably has billions.   :rolleyes:  

I know...I was kidding about that last part.

[WMD]

Oh yeah, Billy went to one of Bush's $2000 fundraising dinners.  Flat fee for everyone who attends.  Bush held a couple dozen of those and made tons.

[Stilly]

quote:Originally posted by xeen:


I know...I was kidding about that last part.

oh sorry, just kinda uptight lately.