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The break-up of Microsoft   [Edit]

Survey period: 30 Apr 2000 to 6 May 2000

The US government has officially asked that MS be broken up. Is this fair?

OptionVotes% 
Yes13732.46
No28567.54



 
GeneralIt's dirty politics, I tell ya Pin
Ravi Bhavnani3-May-00 4:14
professionalRavi Bhavnani3-May-00 4:14 
Alas, this is more of a political issue than most people realize.

Microsoft has taken advantage of their monopolistic position and indulged in unfair business practices and should be penalized for that. But breaking up the company will penalize not only Microsft but consumers as well.

Remember, if it weren't for the browser wars, we'd still be buying Netscape or IE for $39.99 at CompUSA. Let's not forget that!

Personally, I doubt that the company will be broken up. A change to a Republican presidency will almost assure that this doesn't happen.

/ravi

Ravi Bhavnani
ravib@ravib.com
http://www.ravib.co
GeneralRe: It's dirty politics, I tell ya Pin
Arvind233-May-00 5:48
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GeneralMicrosoft is Microsoft Pin
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GeneralWhat will we gain? Pin
Arvind232-May-00 4:11
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GeneralSplit Won't Effect Share Price Pin
Jeremy Davis2-May-00 2:54
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GeneralUSA intelligence & MS Pin
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GeneralNetscape Where are you? Pin
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Chris Maunder30-Apr-00 16:11
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