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Massachusetts Holds Out On MS Case

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the finding-what-the-market-will-bear dept.

Cubase de Pilsen writes: "Massachusetts' attorney general said his state would not sign on to a proposed settlement in the antitrust case against Microsoft because it does not protect competing software makers." Several other state AGs as well are angling for more restrictions on Microsoft, but some are prepared to sign on to the current version of the settlement.

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  1. go figure. by mikeee · · Score: 2, Funny

    As a MA resident, I'm pleased by the principled action of my State's officials. That's just about a first.

    For about 10 years, the president of the state senate was the kid brother of the major local mafia boss. I kid you not...

  2. Hmm.. by ShaniaTwain · · Score: 2, Funny

    It'll be interesting to see what the next version of MS XP World Encyclopedia 3000 has to say about Massachusetts..

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  3. I wonder... by YuppieScum · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wonder how quickly MS could enforce a "this product not for sale in MA" rule on their distributors & retailers...

    ...and I wonder how quickly said legislators would U-turn after having irate retailers and/or citizens pester them...

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  4. The best read ... by Jace+of+Fuse! · · Score: 4, Funny

    On the whole Micrsoft Monopoly crap, I think the most insightful thing I've read is this article.

    The last paragraph says it all particularly well.

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  5. new remedy proposed by cbowland · · Score: 5, Funny

    This might be an acceptable remedy for all parties

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  6. Obviously... by IGnatius+T+Foobar · · Score: 3, Funny

    Well, since it's Massachussetts, obviously the well-funded lobbyists from Ximian are exerting some influence here. For as we know, Ximian is an extremely powerful megacorporation -- one of the few software powerhouses big enough to take on Microsoft. They have a lot of highly paid lawyers and lobbyists, and as a result they are very influential towards their state government.

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  7. Re:Interesting commentary by Chris+Johnson · · Score: 3, Funny
    DOJ: "Yes, you're right, we're sorry. We're going to punish you by telling you never to do it again! Here's your gun back."

    No no- you mean:

    DOJ: "Yes, you're right, we're sorry. We're going to punish you by telling you never t... no... no, we're going to punish you by saying publically that it would be nice if everybody was nice, not implying that YOU aren't nice or anything, okay?"

    "Here- have another gun."