>>>>> Thus spake Monday 28th (5 days time) is the deadline for public comment on the proposed US vs. Microsoft settlement. Sources indicate that current feedback is significantly pro-Microsoft, and concerns have been raised that interested parties have lobbied their employees to respond in support of the proposed settlement, whereas grass-roots & individuals have not been as organised. If you have any concerns that the proposed settlement is either ineffectual or overreaching, you should send an email TODAY with a subject such as 'Microsoft Settlement', to: microsoft.atr@usdoj.gov Additionally, you might want to print it off and mail it TONIGHT to: Renata B. Hesse Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice 601 D Street NW Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20530-0001 The proposed settlement itself is here: http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/cases/ms-settle.htm A fairly comprehensive examination of the settlement's shortfalls is at: http://www.kegel.com/remedy/remedy2.html I have read many documents about this, but have yet to find a similar analysis of the settlement which counter-argues that it punishes or restricts Microsoft too much. ... << End forwarded message rc