RE: no Java in XP Windows

All.... I just realized something. Microsoft is trying to keep up with Apple
with XP. In OS X, Apple has included a DVD player, a CD/DVD burning
software, MP3 player, and more. That is Microsoft is doing. 

Just a random thought....

Mike Wills
IT Corporate Support
MNWills@taylorcorp.com


-----Original Message-----
From: John Taylor [mailto:jtaylor@rpg2java.com] 
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 8:22 AM
To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
Subject: RE: no Java in XP Windows





> My solution is to not let the monopolies control additional markets. 
> The OS monopoly should not be allowed to branch into other related
> markets. I don't
> know that MS has been shown to have an application monopoly. I
> suspect that
> is why the Justice Dept. felt that a two company split was enough.


That is not a solution; it's an objective.

We're going around in circles here, and there's no way that the conversation
will move forward unless you're prepared to start being specific about how
the breakup is going to accomplish your objective. ie: If it means
preventing MS from including applications in the OS, then say so. If not,
then tell us how it's supposed to work.

> Great, you want to buy MS's solution. But I don't. I want to buy someone
> else's solution for every single option I possibly can because
> I'm tired of
> being ripped off by MS, or maybe I just don't like their logo.
>
> Why don't I have a choice?


In the interest of bringing some focus back to the discussion, I was going
to cut out everything that didn't directly involve a solution, but I
couldn't resist addressing this one. Let's be honest here Chris. Are you
really running the Opera browser on your Windows desktop? Why not? The
solution is certainly there, and you have the opportunity to buy it.


John Taylor

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