Thanks to Thomas for this
link.
“… many in the computer business believe the courtroom
battle itself has already helped to fundamentally reshape the
technology industry.”
“… firms that once feared retribution if they crossed
Microsoft now feel emboldened to stand up to the software
behemoth…”
“Compaq… and Dell… have decided to offer machines running
the rival Linux system… Compaq… now offers the competitive
Netscape browser on all of its consumer PCs.”
“The trial has helped spur new competition in the market, but it
also shows how a tiny ember like Linux can begin to glow if
Microsoft is in a position where they cannot flagrantly go out and
crush it.”
“For their part, Microsoft officials maintain that much of the
new competition that’s springing up, such as PC makers embracing
Linux, would have occurred even without the trial…”