Jon Biddell wrote:
>
> At 09:26 AM 4/30/00 +1200, Del wrote:
> >Barrie Hall wrote:
> >
> > > Yep, it's in the DOJ final judgement, here:
> > >
> > > http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/cases/f4600/4639.htm
> >
> >This has real teeth. Compliance procedure, banning individuals
> >or companies from holding more than 3% stock in both companies,
> >etc.
>
> Caveat: I am NOT a supporter of MicroSloth's business ethics, BUT;
>
> 1. Most of the provisions of this are unenforcable in the real world.
>
> 2. It stifles any future technical creativity, not only for MS but for
> other companies as well.
I saw Bill say this on the teev and I really don't see how the proposal
stifles creativity in companies other than MS.
Erik
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