David Maynard nospam private.net wrote:

....

But seriously. Microsoft was known to hold monopoly power over the
personal computer operating system market long before our courts
finalized the issue. Given our current state of justice, it might be
a moot point, but it's crystal clear to the vast majority of techies
who don't work for Microsoft.

From the federal district court of the United States.

"Microsoft possesses monopoly power in the market for
Intel-compatible PC operating systems."

From the federal appeals court of the United States.

"... we uphold the District Court's finding of monopoly power in its
entirety."

You must be wearing some heavy duty blinders.






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From: David Maynard nospam private.net
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Subject: The truth about OS/2!!! [ Why aren't computer clocks as accurate as cheap quartz watches?]
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