Has the Bush had something to do with this?
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Of course he did.
There is some evidence that the first decision to break them up was followed by a rapid decline in high-tech stocks.
....and before everyone gets their panties in a wad, please note that I said "some evidence."
I can hear the screamers now. better get my ear plugs.
Maybe I'll number them as they come in.
There is some evidence that the first decision to break them up was followed by a rapid decline in high-tech stocks.
....and before everyone gets their panties in a wad, please note that I said "some evidence."
I can hear the screamers now. better get my ear plugs.
Maybe I'll number them as they come in.
WriterDom
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Thank God the USSC put an end to Gore's career. He had 3 other companies targeted for lawsuits.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/dieteman/dieteman87.html
For example, Goober Grape. Rather than allow consumers to buy grape jelly and peanut butter separately, this evil product "bundles" them together, just like Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer might come with Windows operating software. "The best of Smucker's, all in one jar?" I don't think so. Just imagine TV ads with this slogan: "The Best of Microsoft, all in One Computer." Not allowed in computers, not allowed in PB&J. Goober Grape is so bundled, it cannot clearly be classified as either peanut butter or jelly, much like the glass which may be half full or half empty. Break up the company. They already have Goober Strawberry, so there is no telling how far this might go before the government saves us.
Next, the "cheese and crackers" gang, better known as Lance Snacks. Perhaps you have enjoyed, as I have, the flourescent orange crackers with peanut butter, or the "Captain's Wafers" with cheese. Now that you are drooling all over yourself, consider whether it is fair for one company to sell you the crackers and the cheese together, or, you might say, "bundled," like Microsoft programs. How many family dairy farmers have been sent into bankruptcy by the bundling of cheese and crackers. Buy your own cheese! At least this company is named appropriately: its products are a Lance aimed at the empty stomachs of our children.
Finally, the "fruit on the bottom" yogurt brands. All of them, not just that French company, Dannon, which makes it harder for American yogurt producers to compete by giving consumers a choice. Again, you can buy a media player and you can buy a browser, but it is evil and wrong for them to come together. No one cares about your convenience! And so you can buy your fruit from the local fruit stand, and buy your plain yogurt for mixing. Don't let the smiles fool you: these yogurt types will not rest until all fruit comes through them. After they consolidate their monopoly on the fruit in the yogurt market, they will raise the price of fruit and yogurt so that you will have to sell your minivan just to buy yogurt.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/dieteman/dieteman87.html
For example, Goober Grape. Rather than allow consumers to buy grape jelly and peanut butter separately, this evil product "bundles" them together, just like Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer might come with Windows operating software. "The best of Smucker's, all in one jar?" I don't think so. Just imagine TV ads with this slogan: "The Best of Microsoft, all in One Computer." Not allowed in computers, not allowed in PB&J. Goober Grape is so bundled, it cannot clearly be classified as either peanut butter or jelly, much like the glass which may be half full or half empty. Break up the company. They already have Goober Strawberry, so there is no telling how far this might go before the government saves us.
Next, the "cheese and crackers" gang, better known as Lance Snacks. Perhaps you have enjoyed, as I have, the flourescent orange crackers with peanut butter, or the "Captain's Wafers" with cheese. Now that you are drooling all over yourself, consider whether it is fair for one company to sell you the crackers and the cheese together, or, you might say, "bundled," like Microsoft programs. How many family dairy farmers have been sent into bankruptcy by the bundling of cheese and crackers. Buy your own cheese! At least this company is named appropriately: its products are a Lance aimed at the empty stomachs of our children.
Finally, the "fruit on the bottom" yogurt brands. All of them, not just that French company, Dannon, which makes it harder for American yogurt producers to compete by giving consumers a choice. Again, you can buy a media player and you can buy a browser, but it is evil and wrong for them to come together. No one cares about your convenience! And so you can buy your fruit from the local fruit stand, and buy your plain yogurt for mixing. Don't let the smiles fool you: these yogurt types will not rest until all fruit comes through them. After they consolidate their monopoly on the fruit in the yogurt market, they will raise the price of fruit and yogurt so that you will have to sell your minivan just to buy yogurt.
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On the other hand -
If IE6 eats the world, and people don't take all thos eextra steps, the technologially progessive Java world will take what might be a fatal hit. That's something to worry about. And think of all the technologies we'll never hear of because MX was unable to squeeze them profitably into their one-size-fits-all mode. I was a skeptic abotu the trial, too, til I saw the evidence, and MS's and Gates' lies.
If IE6 eats the world, and people don't take all thos eextra steps, the technologially progessive Java world will take what might be a fatal hit. That's something to worry about. And think of all the technologies we'll never hear of because MX was unable to squeeze them profitably into their one-size-fits-all mode. I was a skeptic abotu the trial, too, til I saw the evidence, and MS's and Gates' lies.
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Gore's lawyer, David Boise (sp?) is the one who condoned this and was on the telly saying it was a good move by the government. Political my ass. Judicially expedient, yes. Like pleading down to a lesser crime. Besides the only ones who claimed damages are pretty well off and the government. Don't we all just hate the rich and powerfull? This way they all got fucked a little bit. Except Dave who must be getting to be one rich dude by now.
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Methinks...
I need to learn Linux and install it on my next computer...just to keep Bill honest.
I have no problem with bundling applications with the OS. Just as long as the OS allows the option to use other products if the consumer chooses. This is perhaps where MX screwed up. I don't like Internet Explorer and I don't use it. If Gates ever makes it impossible to use anything else...I will find a better system if I can...if not..I'll go read a book.
I need to learn Linux and install it on my next computer...just to keep Bill honest.
I have no problem with bundling applications with the OS. Just as long as the OS allows the option to use other products if the consumer chooses. This is perhaps where MX screwed up. I don't like Internet Explorer and I don't use it. If Gates ever makes it impossible to use anything else...I will find a better system if I can...if not..I'll go read a book.
