Re: no Java in XP Windows

["Chris Rehm" <javadisciple@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: "jt" <jt@ee.net>
To: <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 7:41 AM
Subject: RE: no Java in XP Windows


> Java and Open Source exist primarily as a reaction against the MicroSoft
> monopoly (which is an intellectual monopoly, whether or not it's a legal
> one).

Just to comment, the appeals court held that Microsoft was an _illegal_
monopoly. In other words, that they had used their monopoly powers illegally
to maintain their control on the marketplace.

What the appeals court did was to say that the remedy for this illegal
monopoly would have to be reconsidered and that they would not enforce the
order by Judge Jackson that Microsoft be split up. However, the penalty
consideration was sent back to the lower court and could again order break
up. They did this because they felt that the Judge's statements about
Microsoft gave the appearance of a bias against them.

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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