Re: FWIW - OT MESSAGE HEADERS

[Jack Stein]

They had the problem about solved when the administrative law judge advised the DOJ (under Clinton) that MicroSofts monopoly was far worse than the retributions sought by the DOJ. The DOJ then appealed their victory, saying the judge had no right to do this. It is the only time I have heard someone appealing a law suit after getting MORE than they asked for, appealing the decision and asking for less than they were awarded. Something this lame had to cost Gates a bundle. He of course has a bundle that he has stolen via his illegal monopoly.

[Maxwell Lol]

They were already convicted, and reached a settlement with the DoJ.

[Tom Veatch]

Tom Veatch Wichita, KS USA

[Jack Stein]

I didn't read his cite, but "convicted means proven guilty. Microsoft was already proven guilty of illegal monopoly in a court of law. I reckon it was the Sherman anti-trust laws he has been breaking for years now, but no matter, we have all seen the results of what can happen when a ruthless twit owns a monopoly and uses it to force crapola on the general public.

con·vict Audio Help (k?n-vi(kt') Pronunciation Key v. con·vict·ed, con·vict·ing, con·victs v. tr. 1. Law: To find or prove (someone) guilty of an offense or crime, especially by the verdict of a court:

[Jack Stein]

Well then, your moronic complacency about Microsofts illegal monopoly and how it has been mostly detrimental to the computing community at large is underwhelming and nothing more than a testament to herd mentality.

Moreover, your ad Hominem attacks do nothing to bolster your position, even amongst us dumb ass woodworkers.

[Lee Michaels]

"Jack Stein" wrote

As a dumbass woodworker, who enjoys a good off topic discussion from time to time, finds your scathing, arrogant manner totally uncomfortable.

As a dumbass woodworker, I just don't know any better you know, the only way I can escape your relentless vitriol, is to killfile you.

As a dumbass woodworker, I just don't see any alternative.

Lee A Dumbass Woodworker

[Robatoy]

Ohhh, I don't know, Lee. There are dumb ass woodworkers and guys like you and I and many others who aren't dumb ass woodworkers. Jack Stein put himself in the dumb-ass category, I don't think he put anybody else in there with him. He could be there all by himself...but that's unlikely. And I don't see you as dumb ass.

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[Lee Michaels]

Ohhh, I don't know, Lee. There are dumb ass woodworkers and guys like you and I and many others who aren't dumb ass woodworkers. Jack Stein put himself in the dumb-ass category, I don't think he put anybody else in there with him. He could be there all by himself...but that's unlikely. And I don't see you as dumb ass.

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Uhhh..., Robatoy...., adjust your sarcasm meter.

[Robatoy]

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[Tom Veatch]

You should.

Guilt or innocence is not a factor in civil proceedings, so Microsoft could not have been "convicted" or "proven guilty" in the cited action. True, the original trial court ruled for the DOJ, the plaintiff. However, the findings of the trial court were overturned on appeal and remanded for retrial. The suit was then settled prior to trial. So essentially, the contention that Microsoft has been found "guilty" of anything in a court of law is not supported by the cite.

Tom Veatch Wichita, KS USA