On Wed, Nov 21, 2001 at 01:52:20PM -0600, andy at theasis.com wrote:
> > > Microsoft Aims to Settle Suits by Equipping 12,500 Schools
> > > 
> > > Anyone else think this seems a little self serving?
> > 
> > Who cares! Don't look a gift-horse in the mouth. The more kids get
> > access to computers the better if you ask me. 
> 
> The DoJ has to choose between exacting a punishment that is harsh to MS,
> or one that may allow them to get off somewhat easier, but confer a bigger
> benefit on society. 
> 
> Harsher punishment or greater good? I'm with Ben on this one, since I
> don't think any attempt at harsh punishment is gonna make a big
> difference to the way MS operates. 
> 
And how 1000 licenses of M$ Datacenter edition at $100k (made up figures)
a pop would be "better" for the society? Or 1,000,000 licenses for WindowsXP?

florin

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