[Am-info] 9 states OK pact with Microsoft
Hans Reiser
reiser@namesys.com
Thu, 08 Nov 2001 19:45:54 +0300
Erick Andrews wrote:
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>http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/311/business/9_states_OK_pact_with_Microsoft+.shtml
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>Also...
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>'Robert H. Bork, an antitrust expert and former federal judge
>now acting as a lawyer for groups opposing the deal, said:
>''This settlement represents a substantial abandonment of
>antitrust law as it applies to one of the most important
>industries in America. This is unprecedented, and it cannot
>be permitted to stand.'' '
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This is beautifully said by Bork. However, Bork's opinion is purely
based on his being paid by Netscape. He has done a lot to encourage the
abandonment of the antitrust laws by the judiciary. His opinions simply
reflect the source of his last check received.
Hans