Unbundling Bill Gates and why it's so hard

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Some observers believe that the US Justice Dept is wrong to be taking anti-trust action against Microsoft. They feel that the monopoly held by this company's Windows operating system has been created by the market and does not seem to be causing any damage. However, it is also possible to argue that consumers have no option but to purchase Windows, as almost everyone uses it and most other software is designed to operate on it. Microsoft founder Bill Gates may certainly have been mistaken in judging the strength of opposition to him.

Systems Software Pkgs (Micro), Microsoft Corp., Operating systems (Software), Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Gates, Bill, Market share, MSFT

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IT's bright future looks assured

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The information technology (IT) sector has seen mixed performance, with the value of shares in IT companies fluctuating considerably. However, the long-term prospects for IT appear to be extremely good. A large backlog of IT projects has accumulated as a result of IT spending being focused on the year 2000 computer date change problem and preparations for European monetary union, and this means that the IT sector will have contracts a long way into the 21st century.

Electronic computers, Computer Software, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computer industry, Software, Economic aspects, Information technology

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Bertelsmann to introduce Napster subscription fees by middle of year

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German publishing firm Bertelsmann plans to implement subscription fees for Napster users by mid-2001. Mixed views continue to be expressed about whether Napster users will be willing to pay for music.

Germany, Commodity & service prices, Book publishing, Book Publishers, Publishing industry, Planning, Usage, Prices and rates, Internet, Internet software, Bertelsmann AG, Music software, Music publishers, Music publishing

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