Re: no Java in XP Windows

Chris,

While I agree that something should have been done to curb MS a long time
ago, I've never really understood the value of breaking them up into an O/S
& applications group. How is that going to solve anything?


John Taylor


----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Rehm" <javadisciple@earthlink.net>
To: <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 14:52
Subject: Re: no Java in XP Windows


> Along this line, I heard today on the news the Microsoft intends to ask
for
> a new hearing regarding the illegal monopoly findings. I believe that they
> are interested in delaying any remedy until after they have herded the
> market onto XP.
>
> I personally think that a break up would be very much in the interests of
> consumers. I know that some people think that this would mean Microsoft
> Operating systems would not work as closely with their applications
people,
> but I think it would lead to a day when they would have to work that
closely
> with all applications people.
>
> It would also surely make Bill Gates an awful lot richer. I am sure that
> each of the subsequent companies would be an independent investment
> opportunity.
>
> Chris Rehm
> javadisciple@earthlink.net
> If you believe that the best technology wins the
> marketplace, you haven't been paying attention.
>
>


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