Talk to the Man Who Wants to Oversee Microsoft

Imagine "campaigning" for a job that doesn't exist, may never exist, and is sure to be full of heartburn for anyone who takes it on. Stephen Satchell is a self-declared candidate for the three-person committee the Feds might appoint to ensure Microsoft's future good behavior. Satch is certainly qualified; he's been online nearly forever, he's worked with computer operating systems darn near as long as computers have had operating systems, and he's certainly not afraid to speak his mind. But even the best-qualified job candidates need to be interviewed before they are chosen, and Satch has consented to have Slashdot readers conduct the initial interview in this hiring process. One question per interviewer, please. We'll email him 10 of the highest-moderated questions, and post his answers next week.

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New Markets

[bwhaley]

Microsoft has continually (especially recently) been forging its way into new markets. First it was new software markets (MS Office, Games, home finance), then its hardware division, and now completely new fields such as console gaming and television. Microsoft's partnership with NBC gives them a hands up on the competition to start with. This fact, along with their corporate muscle and financial backing, could potentially allow them to gain a very solid position in the television industry and others.

What steps would you take to ensure that they do not become a monopoly in more than one industry?

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