Friday, June 13, 2003

Microsoft Flouting DOJ Settlement According to the Washington Post, Microsoft is not adhering to the terms of its deal with the DOJ. Specifically, there are allegations that it is "trying to license key pieces of its technology at inflated rates" and "thwarting its antitrust settlement with the federal government". They're charging $100,000 just to see technical info about their communication protocols, and you only get $50,000 back if you decide you don't want to license them. Whoda thunk? [Slashdot] 8:25:17 AM

Rich Wage Class War on Poor and Middle Class You have to understand one thing about the Republican party: They do not place as much value on work, at least not real work, as they do on coupon-clipping and inheritance. Income from a paycheck gets taxed now at a much higher rate, in many cases, than income from dividends and capital gains -- income that is grossly skewed in the top wealth classes. And if you're lucky enough to be born into a wealthy family, the income you receive by inheritance will soon be entirely tax-free. [Dan Gillmor's eJournal] 4:58:39 AM

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