A clear-cut finding in blunt language

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In a 207-page finding of facts, Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson accepted the Justice Dept.'s arguments in the joint federal-state antitrust case against computer software giant Microsoft Corp. Judge Jackson ruled Microsoft had bundled its Internet Web browser software with its Windows operating system in an effort to put down competition and do harm to consumers by behaving in a monopolistic manner. Microsoft claimed it had been making product design and marketing decisions. Some legal experts believe Microsoft will appeal the judge's decision, while others feel that a settlement is more likely.

Systems Software Pkgs (Micro), Interpretation and construction, Cases, Operating system, Operating systems (Software), Antitrust law, Jackson, Thomas Penfield, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Unfair competition (Commerce), Unfair competition, Internet access software, United States. Department of Justice. Antitrust Division, Judicial opinions

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Fewer computer users give Microsoft a postive rating

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The Times/CBS poll of 1,178 adults showed the number of consumers holding a favorable view of Microsoft Corp. has slipped from 73% in 1997 ot 60% in 1999. Microsoft says its own polls show the number remaining at 75% for users over the same time period. In the same poll, users having an unfavorable opinion decreased from 17% to 11%, while the group of undecided consumers rose from 10% to 29%. Susan Fournier, a marketing expert, characterizes customer's view of Microsoft as 'master-slave.' Apple Computer, in contrast evokes the phrase 'close friend' among users.

Computer Software, Marketing procedures, Consumer Attitudes, Software, Marketing, Public opinion, Company marketing practices

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