FUD
Jay R. Ashworth
jra at scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us
Mon Sep 8 23:47:55 UTC 1997
On Mon, Sep 08, 1997 at 06:14:03PM -0400, Alan Hannan wrote:
> > Couldn't help noting that UUnet will run modems and routers
> > for AOL+Compuserve and it continues to do so for their biggest
> > competitor MSN (at least the last time I checked). Antitrust?
>
> I can't help but respond to this ridiculous suggestion.
> Please look up the definition of Antitrust before you go
> rumor-mongering without facts.
>
> The principle of antitrust is controlling a large enough segment
> of the market to minimize competition. Approaching a monopoly.
>
> AOL+Compuserve will continue to use multiple vendors for their
> customers' access. Microsoft is free to choose anyone they want.
I'm free to choose any operating system for my desktop computer that I
want, also.
(Anyone who doesn't get it; look it up when you get home.)
Cheers,
-- jra
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