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IP: DOJ and MS and what is best for all
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2001 17:14:40 -0400
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. For archives see: http://www.interesting-people.org/
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