“The real story is in the first of the two files available at the
above link – in the MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. What begins as a
perfectly sober judicial document – ostensibly a how-to on what
brought the judge to the outcome included in his remedies – the
language and pace quickly peels down to barely concealing the sheer
contempt the judge has developed for Team Monopoly during this
whole proceeding.”
“The Judge might not be a computer wizard, but he understands
the deluded thought process that occurs in Redmond pretty well…
“First, despite the Court’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law, Microsoft does not yet concede that any of its business
practices violated the Sherman Act. Microsoft officials have
recently been quoted publicly to the effect that the company has
“done nothing wrong” and that it will be vindicated on appeal.”
“Someone should tell those folks up there that there are times
when you can thumb your nose at a judge, but NOT when you are
actively engaged in a trial. Even repeat-offender drunk drivers
know that.”
“…the Cat is finally out of the bag. Only the willfully
stupid can refuse to see it: They are a monopoly, they seem to be
incapable of telling the truth or keeping their word, and they will
do whatever is necessary to maintain dominance of the market.
And to hell with the law. Any Questions?”