RE: no Java in XP Windows

Peter,


> "a solution that addresses the problem" -- any suggestions?

That's an awfully complicated question for a simple mind like mine. I may
just take a crack at it anyway, but not at this late hour. :)


> Breaking them
> up (assuming you could prevent collusion between the new companies) would
> seem to address the problem of MS application developers having unfair
> insiders knowledge of the OS, especially if OS disinformation is
> being given
> to competitors.

"assuming  you could prevent collusion between the new companies", cut's
right to the heart of the matter. The reality of the situation is that
you're going to end up with two monopoly's, who will both endeavour to
maintain their status, and who realize that a collusive partnership is the
best means of ensuring it.


> What's your opinion of the breakup of Ma Bell into Bell operating
> companies?
> Anyone? Are we better off or worse off? I see it as a similar problem --
> there was an argument for leaving them one company, i.e. better
> integration
> of services. Is Bell still a monopoly? Well, there's a lot more
> competition
> in the telco department nowadays.  Is integration worse than if Bell were
> still in charge? Maybe, but on the other hand, there's a lot more new
> technology out there to deal with too.


I really don't know much about your telecom industry in the U.S. My
experience is limited to my personal visits to your country, and to the
constant complaints about the situation from a close friend who moved to
Florida about three years ago.

What I can say, is that from the perspective of an outsider looking in, it's
a complete mess. High speed DSL, cable, and wireless services have been
abundant, and affordable, in the Canadian marketplace for years. Our telecom
marketplace is "semi" regulated, and seems to work very well.


John Taylor

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