IP: DOJ and MS and what is best for all

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

If Declan is anywhere near right, they USG will be "regulating" MS as a 
alternative to splitting. I have often said that, in my opinion, it would 
be better for MS to split rather that be  micro-managed by the USG.  So we 
may get to see if I am right.

I could see two companies aggressively pursuing innovation in what will be 
a rapidly changing field unburdened by the legacy of their former business 
model but free of the anti-trust action. IF the regulatory approach is 
taken my bet is MS will be severely constrained in their behavior and will 
spend a good deal of energy and people time in courts and challenges by 
would be competitors.

Note I said it would be better for MS to split not that it would be best 
for the rest of the industry. I really believe that but hay I don't own any 
MS stock.



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