LAW: Re:Class action suite against Microsoft

Robert Romeo forwards this letter from his son Paul expressing disagreement with WAIS defenders of Microsoft: "This is one I disagree with since I am in this field. Unfortunately, Microsoft has (in essence) a monopoly on 90% of computers. This makes it extremely difficult for competitors to even get a foothold. Microsoft also acts like a monopoly, either forcing competitors out of the market or taking them off the shelf via acquisitions. Like most monopolies, they do not have to make a superior product - as long as they can keep the competition squelched. Their operating system (in my opinion) is not the best on the market.

If you want to see what a "refined and polished operating system" should be: just look at Apple's new operating system. I am sure Microsoft will copy (i.e. steal) many of Apple's innovations in the future, just like they have done in the past. lastly, I don't believe that governments's case was influenced by those who had lost in "head-to-head competition against Microsoft" -- in fact, the suit was influenced because Microsoft's competitors didn't even have a level playing field in which to compete. They just wanted a level playing field. Of course, the financial influence and monopolistic power that Microsoft wields certainly wouldn't let that happen. Even the U.S. Government and individual states can't stop Microsoft. That should tell you something right there".

RH:
This coincides exactly with a conversation I had yesterday with WAIS computer specialist Steve Margulies, a confirmed Apple man. He says his Apple computer does not suffer from the bugs and viruses which have infected the Windows system. All my equipment is PC, and changing to Mac at this stage would be almost impossible. I will have to go on enduring bugs and viruses. This is one example of the way the market works.