[Bush2000]

But the real question is this: How many OEMs will actually ship dual-boot machines?

Zero-point-zero.

[danneskjold]

Correct...

[Tumbleweed_Connection]

Judge OKs Most Microsoft Provisions

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON -- A federal judge on Friday approved most of the provisions of an antitrust settlement between Microsoft Corp. and the Justice Department, largely setting aside concerns by some states that the sanctions were too light on the software giant.

The sanctions are to last for at least five years unless extended by the court, the judge said.

The approved settlement requires Microsoft to disclose some sensitive technology to its rivals months earlier than the company and the Justice Department had proposed.

"The court is satisfied that the parties have reached a settlement which comports with the public interest," U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote.

Microsoft said it was reviewing the decision.

"The issues in this case are significant, not only for Microsoft but for the industry and consumers," spokesman Vivek Varma said. "We are committed to resolving these issues in a constructive way so that we can focus on long-term growth and innovation for consumers."

[B Knotts]

If that were the case, Microsoft would have never written the dual-boot prohibition into their contracts in the first place, would they?

[sinkspur]

A guest on Cavuto just commented that the next release of Windows won't be called Windows, it will look entirely different, and Gates won't have to worry about this judgment, since it affects Windows.

[Dominic Harr]

How interesting, the MS-only folks are also happy with this.

Good deal, all sides are happy then!

Having actually taken the time to read this, it does exactly what I wanted. MS is a convicted criminal (altho certainly appeals are still on the way). I was pushing for the judge to accept the original settlement, and she actually went beyond that, and in fact named Java specifically.

Excellent.

Now all parties who can prove in court that MS acted illegally and harmed them can get renumeration.

America, ain't it grand?

Odd, I've never seen the devotees of a company happy that their favorite company is now facing nearly $50 billion in lawsuits . . .

[IncredibleHulk]

But the real question is this: How many OEMs will actually ship dual-boot machines? Zero-point-zero.

I really hate to burst your bubble but I will. Compaq used to ship ALL of their servers and many desktops with multiple OS's on them until little billy stopped them. When your system arrived, you just picked your OS, entered the key and it worked. billy gates and billy clinton are both spoiled slugs that deserve each other. After working in the microprocessor industry since the 6502 came out (~1976), I have lost all respect for MS years ago.