Spencer Waller
Spencer Waller
facts microsoft stand
I don't think the facts are in dispute, ... Microsoft is going to make a stand on the law, saying, 'Yeah, we do all that stuff. So what?'
chooses express terms written
It's important in terms of how he chooses to express his written opinion.
direction issue market pushing taking
They'll be pushing on what direction the market is taking and the issue of who is and who will be a competitive threat,
delay eight government harder major months product
It would be a major step. If they get the delay that they are seeking, their product will be out in the marketplace. It will be much harder for the government to get an injunction seven, eight months down the road, which is what they are seeking.
case dealing internet outcome useless
This case is forward-looking enough, dealing with the Internet and other technologies, that the outcome won't be useless once it's all over.
government major time
This is the first time in 20 some years that the government has filed a major monopolization case.
imagine
If they don't do it in this case, I can't imagine why they would ever do it.
answer behavior cross law microsoft mistake monopoly people premise rules seems
It seems Microsoft's cross examination has not been devastating, ... It's a mistake for Microsoft to say other people do what they're doing. First of all, the answer is, 'So what?' Also, the fundamental premise of antitrust law is that there are different rules for behavior for a monopoly than for everyone else.
basically good government jackson judge messed quick
It's basically good for the government that they get a quick hearing. Judge Jackson will make a quick decision. He hasn't messed around with this case.
based case delay handled inclined judge
This judge is not inclined to delay based on how he has handled the case in the past.
appeals court discovery engage entertain expected extent given microsoft
I had expected there to be some more hearings. I would have expected him to entertain witnesses, but not engage in the full-fledged discovery that Microsoft wanted. That would have given them a little victory, and to the extent where if the court of appeals disagrees with him, it would be on the merits, not the process.
company cumulative effect government likely market power prevail trying
The government is likely to prevail on the cumulative effect of how Microsoft's market power has prevented competition. A company that didn't have Microsoft's power could say they were just trying to be competitive.
aggressive bush clinton commission either
Right now, the EC commission is more aggressive than either the Clinton administration or the Bush administration when it comes to antitrust issues.
believe competition restore strongly
I think it strongly suggests they (Netscape) believe the (proposed) settlement will not restore competition in the market, that it's not enough for their needs.