United States v. Microsoft Corporation; Public Comments; Notice (MTC-00012283 - MTC-00016172)

[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 86 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]

[Notices]

[Pages 25570-26205]

From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

[FR Doc No: X02-210503]

MTC-00012283

From: Edward Kirk Middleton

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 6:11pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Edward Kirk Middleton

8553 Fairforest Rd.

Spartanburg, SC 29303

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Edward Kirk Middleton

MTC-00012284

From: Kenneth Pelkey

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:31pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Kenneth Pelkey

707 Oceanside Blvd. Suite C

Oceanside, CA 92054

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Kenneth J. Pelkey

MTC-00012285

From: George Godwin

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:39pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

George Godwin

1212 Summit St

Dothan, Al 36301

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Mr. & Mrs. George Godwin

MTC-00012286

From: [email protected]@inetgw

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/15/02 11:41pm

Subject: Dept of Justice on Microsoft Litigation

It is about time that we finally settle this unfair lawsuit

against Microsoft filed by rival companies of Microsoft. Most of

these supposedly concerned companies are actually interested only in

getting more money for themselves and do not necessarily have the

public welfare in mind. Given the same position that Microsoft had

in the computer field who knows what they would have done. ``He who

is without sin let him cast the first stone.'' Let us settle this

case finally and allow good, viable companies like Microsoft to go

on with their projects. Let us stop the government from spending too

much money in useless litigation and finalize this once and for all.

Most companies especially, technology companies are already

suffering from this great economic slowdown and adding to this is

such unsure and wastefull litigation that has dragged on for so

long. Lethis case be settled now. Microsoft is agreeing to the

settlement conditions, what more do these companies want?

CC: [email protected]@inetgw

MTC-00012287

From: Edward D'Ovidio

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:29pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Edward D'Ovidio

835 Hermitage Ridge

Hermitage, TN 37076

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Edward D'Ovidio

MTC-00012288

From: Wayne Noll

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:53pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Wayne Noll

2021 Cameo Vista Dr.

West Covina, Ca 91791

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the

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courtroom. And the investors who propel our economy can finally

breathe a sigh of relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Wayne Noll

MTC-00012289

From: George Roy, Jr.

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:35pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

George Roy, Jr.

626 U.S. Rt. #1

Scarborough, ME 04074

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

George E. Roy, Jr.

MTC-00012290

From: W R Jackson, Jr.

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:42pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

W R Jackson, Jr.

55 Burbank Lane

Yarmouth, ME 04096

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

W R Jackson Jr

MTC-00012291

From: Michael Bosworth

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:48pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Michael Bosworth

10212 Altavista Ave. Apt. 103

Tampa, FL 33647

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Michael Bosworth

MTC-00012292

From: Marjorie Kasten

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:32pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Marjorie Kasten

360 Grandview Ave

Bangor, ME 04401-3226

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Marjorie Kasten

MTC-012293

From: Susan Sabol

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:46pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Susan Sabol

9047 Blackhawk Lane

Indianapolis, IN 46234

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry.

It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful spending

accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see competition

in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the investors who

propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better

[[Page 25572]]

products for consumers, and not wasting valuable resources on

litigation. Competition means creating better goods and offering

superior services to consumers. With government out of the business

of stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations,

consumers--rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick

the winners and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-

tech industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new

and competitive products and technologies. Thank you for this

opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Susan Sabol

MTC-00012294

From: Horst Ehrhardt

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:18pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Horst Ehrhardt

143 Walden Ridge Dr.

Crossville, TN 38558

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Horst Ehrhardt

MTC-00012295

From: Patricia Isaak

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 6:48pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Patricia Isaak

4201 Bonita Road, Apt. 242

Bonita, CA 91902

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Patricia A. Isaak

MTC-00012296

From: Michael Freeman

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:59pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Michael Freeman

413 Columbia Ave.

Lumberton, NC. 28358

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Michael Freeman

MTC-00012297

From: Richard Hathaway

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:56pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Richard Hathaway

2040 Duck Lake Rd.

Whitehall, MI 49461

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Richard G. Hathaway

MTC-00012298

From: Ludmila Foster

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:26pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Ludmila Foster

307 Yopakum Pkwy, Apt.1214

Alexandria, VA 22304

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and

[[Page 25573]]

losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech industry,

more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and competitive

products and technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share

my views.

Sincerely,

Ludmila A. Foster

MTC-00012299

From: Cosmo Stallone

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:51pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Cosmo Stallone

804 Cooks Brook Road

Roscoe, NY 12776-7102

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Cosmo Stallone

MTC-00012300

From: Susan Dzienius

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:20pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Susan Dzienius

10015 Paseo Montril

San Diego, CA 92129-3916

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Susan Dzienius

MTC-00012301

From: Dotti Hernandez

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:20pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Dotti Hernandez

2813 Thornton Ct. #3

Modesto, CA 95350-2036

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Dotti Hernandez

MTC-00012302

From: Frank Reagor

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:38pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Frank Reagor

406 Webb Road West

Bell Buckle, TN 37020-4045

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

R. Frank Reagor

MTC-00012303

From: Douglas Martin

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:42pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Douglas Martin

5409 Lemhi Court

North Las Vegas, NV 89031-0517

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Douglas J. Martin

MTC-00012304

From: William Staskel

[[Page 25574]]

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:36pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

William Staskel

14 First Avenue

Central Islip, NY 11722-3010

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

William J. Staskel

MTC-00012305

From: Nathan M. Linowitz

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:29pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Nathan M. Linowitz

217 East Hanover St

Trenton, NJ 08608

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Nathan M. Linowitz

MTC-00012306

From: franklin neabitt

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 6:05pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

franklin neabitt

506 rainbow blvd

lady lake, fl 32159-6415

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

franklin nesbitt

MTC-00012307

From: Arlen Gastineau

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:14pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Arlen Gastineau

6423 Edge-o-Grove Circle

Orlando, FL 32819

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Arlen Gastineau

MTC-00012308

From: John Brady, Sr.

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:56pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

John Brady, Sr.

1208 Brampton Pl.

Heathrow, Fl 32746-5027

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies. Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Yours truly,

John X. Brady, Sr.

MTC-00012309

From: Maxie M. Kennedy

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:49pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Maxie M. Kennedy

414 Aaron Johnson Ln

Kinston, NC 28504-7735

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

[[Page 25575]]

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Maxie M Kennedy

MTC-00012310

From: Joshua Harmon

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:33pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Joshua Harmon

104B Biltmore Drive

Greenville, SC 29601-4330

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Josh Harmon

MTC-00012311

From: Margaret Alkinc

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:25pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Margaret Alkinc

177 West Newell Avenue

Rutherford, NJ 07070

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Margaret Alkinc

MTC-00012312

From: David Hougen

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:07pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

David Hougen

19502 Encino Spur St.

San Antonio, Tx 78259-2305

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

David A Hougen

MTC-00012313

From: Charles Cooper

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:53pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Charles Cooper

7817 South State Route 555

Chesterhill, OH 43728

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Charles A Cooper

MTC-00012314

From: Gerald Zellar

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:57pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Gerald Zellar

81341 420th Ave

Lakefield , MN 56150

January 15, 2002

[[Page 25576]]

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Gerald Zellar

MTC-00012315

From: Rachel Wade

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:56pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Rachel Wade

197 Lazy Creek Dr

Rustburg, VA 24588

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Rachel Wade

MTC-00012316

From: Charlton Todd

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:50pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Charlton Todd

919 Briarcliff Lane

Blackshear, GA 31516

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Charlton D. Todd

MTC-00012317

From: Gina Jackson

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:27pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Gina Jackson

1630 Sawyer Avenue

West Covina, CA 91790

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Gina M. Jackson

MTC-00012318

From: Lewis Van Horn

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:09pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Lewis Van Horn

11 Sunset Drive

Howell, NJ 07731-2766

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Lewis O. Van Horn

MTC-00012319

From: Alex Vert

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:20pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Alex Vert

1104 Minneapolis St.

[[Page 25577]]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-3124

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Alex R. Vert

MTC-00012320

From: Robert Adams

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/15/02 11:38pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

I ask that you seek to dismiss the case against Microsoft and

allow them to

I ask that you seek to dismiss the case against Microsoft and

allow them to continue to create and innovate in a free market

enviornment. If there were TRUE competition, i.e. GOOD alternative

software, people would be lining up to use it and BUY it. However,

that is not the case, therefore the providers of inferior products

have chosen to spend their money on attorneys rather that research

and development. Let us put this lawsuit behind us so that Microsoft

can get on with the business of doing business and not protecting

themselves from frivolous lawsuits.

Sincerely,

Robert C. Adams

St. Louis, MO

MTC-00012321

From: Randall Gosh

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:51pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Randall Gosh

816 Williams Avenue

South Milwaukee, WI 53172-3860

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Randall Gosh

MTC-00012322

From: Paul Toland

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:53pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Paul Toland

484 Lake Park Avenue, #145

Oakland, Ca 94610-2730

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation. Competition means creating

better goods and offering superior services to consumers. With

government out of the business of stifling progress and tying the

hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Paul R Toland

MTC-00012323

From: Myrtice Walker

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:32pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Myrtice Walker

1064 Horseshoe Rd

Augusta, GA 30906

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Myrtice J. Walker

MTC-00012324

From: Raymond Best

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:45pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Raymond Best

2364 W. Charteroak Dr.

Prescott, AZ 86305

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into

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the business of innovating and creating better products for

consumers, and not wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Raymond Best

MTC-00012325

From: Lonnie Wendling

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 6:00pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Lonnie Wendling

1614 Petri Place

San Jose, CA 95118

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Lonnie Wendling

MTC-00012326

From: Jeffrey Mathews

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:00pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Jeffrey Mathews

10654 W 200 South

Westville, IN 46391-9639

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey J Mathews

MTC-00012327

From: Bernt Martinson

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:33pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Bernt Martinson

1413 Cummings Ave

Eau Claire, wi 54701

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies. Thank you for this

opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Bernt P. Martinson

MTC-00012328

From: Phyllis L Sherkus

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:34pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Phyllis L Sherkus

2502 York Court

Dunkirk, MD 20754

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Phyllis L Sherkus

MTC-00012329

From: Richard Nigro

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:47pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Richard Nigro

2591 Rocky Springs Drive

Marietta, GA 30062-4477

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into

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the business of innovating and creating better products for

consumers, and not wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

ndustry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Richard M. Nigro

MTC-00012330

From: Sheryl Vanderwalker

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:22pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Sheryl Vanderwalker

P.O. Box 142

Enumclaw, wa 98022

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Sheryl A. Vanderwalker

MTC-00012331

From: Florence Stoltzfus

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 6:26pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Florence Stoltzfus

907 Surry Dr

Shelby, NC 28152

Januaryy 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Florence Jean Stoltzfus

MTC-00012332

From: Charles White

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:50pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Charles White

1300 Miller Place Drive

Bryant, AR 72022

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Charles L. White

MTC-00012333

From: Kurt Bonifay, Sr.

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:55pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Kurt Bonifay, Sr.

8113 Monticello Dr

Pensacola, Fl 32514

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Kurt E. Bonifay Sr.

MTC-00012334

From: Kathryn Rodriguez

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:43pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Kathryn Rodriguez

4841 Carol Drive

Troy, MI 48098-5707

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken

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up Microsoft. If the case is finally over, companies like Microsoft

can get back into the business of innovating and creating better

products for consumers, and not wasting valuable resources on

litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Kathryn Rodriguez

MTC-00012335

From: Manfred Kremkus

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:33pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Manfred Kremkus

P.O. Box 1304

San Marcos, TX 78667-1304

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Manfred Kremkus

MTC-00012336

From: Susan Reese

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:48pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Susan Reese

2000 Miller Island Road W.

Klamath Falls, OR 97603

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Susan Reese

MTC-00012337

From: Brian Connett

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:29pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Brian Connett

9542 Swinton Avenue

North Hills, CA 91343-1926

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Brian I. Connett

MTC-00012338

From: Andrew Guerrasio

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:53pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Andrew Guerrasio

102 Southaven Ave

Medford, NY 11763

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Andrew Guerrasio

MTC-00012339

From: Nancy Z. Mayer

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:42pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Nancy Z. Mayer

RR3 Box 203

Killeen, TX 76549-0311

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

[[Page 25581]]

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Nancy Z. Mayer

MTC-00012340

From: Frank K Duerst

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:40pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Frank K Duerst

17200 WQ Bell Rd #225

Surprise, Az 85374

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Frank K Duerst

MTC-00012341

From: Janet Staskel

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:36pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Janet Staskel

14 First Avenue

Central Islip, NY 11722-3010

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Janet Staskel

MTC-00012342

From: Thomas Meeker

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:51pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Thomas Meeker

201 Rio Vista Drive

Cibolo, TX 78108-4205

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Thomas Meeker

MTC-00012343

From: Anne N. McClure

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:58pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Anne N. McClure

44141 Foxy Lane

Ahwahnee, Ca 93601

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Anne N. McClure

MTC-00012344

From: Timothy B. Baker

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:04pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Timothy B. Baker

8n Wonderwood Drive

Greenville, SC 29615-1231

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the

[[Page 25582]]

courtroom. And the investors who propel our economy can finally

breathe a sigh of relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Timohty B. Baker

MTC-00012345

From: Sydney Corbett

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:54pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Sydney Corbett

231 SE 45th Terrace

Ocala, Fl 34471-3224

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

It's time to let Microsoft get back to the business of producing

good products and creating jobs for the American workers. The

Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars and was a serious

deterrent to investors in the high-tech industry. Consumers should

see competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. With

the economy the way it is now, we should be encouraging businesses,

not slapping them down! Most Americans thought the federal

government should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is

finally over, companies like Microsoft can get back into the

business of innovating and creating better products for consumers,

instead of wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Sydney B. Corbett

MTC-00012346

From: Paul Christoffersen

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:30pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Paul Christoffersen

23728 RD 15 3/4

Chowchilla, CA 93610

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Paul Christoffersen

MTC-00012347

From: Rosalind Berg

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:06pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Rosalind Berg

1847 2335 Road Box 57

Cedaredge, CO 81413

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Rosalind R. Berg

MTC-00012348

From: James D. Austraw

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:15pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

James D. Austraw

320 East 170 South

Ivins, UT 84738

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

James D. Austraw

MTC-00012349

From: Barbara C. Pink

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 6:24pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Barbara C. Pink

4080 Orchard Road

The Dalles, OR 97058

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the

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wasteful spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed

see competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And

the investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

David H. & Barbara C. Pink

MTC-00012350

From: Sarah Morales

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:57pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Sarah Morales

3005 A Portertown Road

Greenville, NC 27858

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Sarah Morales

MTC-00012351

From: Gladys Joyce Melton

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:39pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Gladys Joyce Melton

6310-11 Glacier Hwy

Juneau, AK 99801

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Joyce Melton

MTC-00012352

From: Mark Sheppard

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:37pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Mark Sheppard

633 Elise Drive

Redlands, CA 92374-2134

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Mark Sheppard

MTC-00012353

From: Charles Hoffman

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:03pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Charles Hoffman

4939 Windsor Gate Court

Morganton,, NC 28655

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement: The Microsoft trial squandered

taxpayers' dollars, was a nuisance to consumers, and a serious

deterrent to investors in the high-tech industry. It is high time

for this trial, and the wasteful spending accompanying it, to be

over. Consumers will indeed see competition in the marketplace,

rather than the courtroom. And the investors who propel our economy

can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Charles B. Hoffman

MTC-00012354

From: Rose Mary Vaughan

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:30pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Rose Mary Vaughan

5720 Beaumont Place

El Paso, TX 79912

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a

[[Page 25584]]

serious deterrent to investors in the high-tech industry. It is high

time for this trial, and the wasteful spending accompanying it, to

be over. Consumers will indeed see competition in the marketplace,

rather than the courtroom. And the investors who propel our economy

can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Rose Mary Vaughan

MTC-00012355

From: Gregory Morneau

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:53pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Gregory Morneau

8749 Kilbirnie Terrace

Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a nuisance to

consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the high-tech

industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful spending

accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see competition

in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the investors who

propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government should

not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over, companies

like Microsoft can get back into the business of innovating and

creating better products for consumers, and not wasting valuable

resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Gregory Morneau

MTC-00012356

From: Joan Gillett

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:30pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Joan Gillett

1911 Wealthy Street S. E.

Grand Rapids, MI 49506

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Joan F. Gillett

MTC-00012357

From: Richard S. Marsh

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:07pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Richard S. Marsh

4122 Janet Drive

Dorr, MI 49323

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Richard S. Marsh

MTC-00012358

From: Matthew Terhune

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:35pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Matthew Terhune

3938 Lott Ave.

Corpus Christi, TX 78410-6033

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Matthew Terhune

MTC-00012359

From: Charles E. Layne

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 6:45pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Charles E. Layne

615 Revere Ave

Ft Walton Bch, Fl 32547

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

[[Page 25585]]

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Charles E. Layne

MTC-00012360

From: Anthony Mangan

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:37pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Anthony Mangan

155 Quail Hollow Drive

San Jose, Ca 95128-4544

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Anthony Mangan

MTC-00012361

From: Eleanor Smith

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:06pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Eleanor Smith

6042 Cartagena St.

Houston, Tx 77035-4116

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Eleanor B. Smith

MTC-00012362

From: Joe Thompson

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:19pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Joe Thompson

45438 St Georges Ave P O Box 40

Piney Point, MD 20674

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Joe Thompson

MTC-00012363

From: Irene DeMpss

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 9:50pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Irene DeMpss

3320 Parksie Drive

San Bernardino, Ca 92404-2408

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Irene DeMpss

MTC-00012364

From: Evelyn Aseltine

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:29pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Evelyn Aseltine

3111 Platt Place South

Ypsilanti, MI 48197-6644

January 15, 2002

[[Page 25586]]

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Evelyn G. Aseltine

MTC-00012365

From: Russ Christianson

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 5:28pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Russ Christianson

P.O. Box 243

Lake Mills, WI 53551-0243

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Russ Christianson

MTC-00012366

From: Elizabeth Conner

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:31pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Elizabeth Conner

8502 E Chapman Avenue PMB 374

Orange, CA 92869

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth D. Conner

MTC-00012367

From: James Schaer

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 6:43pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

James Schaer

P.O.Box 744;1570 Maple Ave.

North Bend, Or 97459

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

James M. (Mike) Schaer

MTC-00012368

From: [email protected]@inetgw

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/15/02 11:42pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

To the United States Department of Justice:

I am urging you to settle the Microsoft antitrust case. The

provisions of the agreement are tough, reasonable, fair to all

parties involved and go beyond the findings of the Court of Appeals

ruling. This settlement is good for consumers and for the American

economy. We need to move on. This settlement is indeed in the public

interest and I, as a consumer, believe it is critical that that we

move beyond this litigation. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Carlson

3646 Lovejoy Court N.E.

Olympia, WA 98506

MTC-00012369

From: John & Jean anne Morrow

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:09pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

John & Jean anne Morrow

1998 Prescott Lakes Parkway

Prescott, AZ 86301

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers.

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With government out of the business of stifling progress and tying

the hands of corporations, consumers--rather than bureaucrats and

judges--will once again pick the winners and losers on Wall Street.

With the reins off the high-tech industry, more entrepreneurs will

be encouraged to create new and competitive products and

technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

John & Jean Anne Morrow

MTC-00012370

From: Carroll Neblett

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/15/02 11:42pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

I want to express my support for the acceptance and finalization

of the Microsoft Anti-trust settlement, and an end to the

litigation.

I am only a consumer, but I have been an active buyer and user

of personal computers and computer software for more than 10 years.

I believe that Microsoft has been instrumental in developing

software products that have benefited consumers, business and the

U.S economy.

While I cannot speak to any non-competitive improprieties that

Microsoft may have committed, I cannot imagine that any more rapid

or beneficial development of the capabilities of personal computers

could have occurred under any circumstances, no matter how

competitive. I don't believe that any more rapid or aggressive

availability of computer technology could have been assimilated by

the pubic and business, under any circumstances.

I believe it is time finalize the Settlement and put the

Microsoft Anti-trust Case behind us. I think to do otherwise and

continue to let the case drag on will hurt consumers, business, and

potentially the U.S. economy and its competitive position in the

World economy relative to technology leadership.

I will appreciate your consideration of my opinion.

Carroll Neblett

11520 Drysdale Drive

Richmond, VA 23236

MTC-00012371

From: William A.Pauwels, Sr.

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/15/02 11:43pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

The case against Microsoft should be dropped. Microsoft has made

GREAT contributions to the well-being of mankind and to its

institutions.

The Justice Dept.'s persecution of SUCCESSFUL American companies

because their competitors don't like them and/or can't measure-up in

the marketplace, is ridiculous.

If the Justice Dept. is looking for something to champion, why

not go after the thousands of FOREIGN companies doing business in

the USA while violating American Antitrust Laws.

Sincerely,

William A. Pauwels, Sr.

1-15-02

MTC-00012372

From: Mark Scherer

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 6:41pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Mark Scherer

P.O. Box 9720

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies. Focus your attention on the

abuses of the airline and oil industry just to name a few.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Mark Scherer

MTC-00012373

From: C. Warren & Marlene Stelly

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:37pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

C. Warren & Marlene Stelly

210 Creekwood Drive

Lafayette, LA 70503

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement: The Microsoft trial squandered

taxpayers' dollars, was a nuisance to consumers, and a serious

deterrent to investors in the high-tech industry, although it wasn't

quite as anti-business as OBL. It is high time for this trial, and

the wasteful spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will

indeed see competition in the marketplace, rather than the

courtroom. And the investors who propel our economy can finally

breathe a sigh of relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Charles W. Stelly

MTC-00012374

From: [email protected]@inetgw

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/15/02 11:45pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

I am completely in favor of settling the Microsoft case now!

Lela Omta

MTC-00012375

From: Dean Isenberger

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:01pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Dean Isenberger

PO Box 1377

Black Canyon City, AZ 85324

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies. I truly feel that Microsoft

was erroneously singled out in this whole fiasco.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Dean Isenberger

MTC-00012376

From: david said

[[Page 25588]]

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/15/02 11:49pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Let's get this thing settled according to the already agreed

upon ruling!! We have already wasted enough of the publics money

just to satisfy some over-inflated egos!

Thank You!

David M. Said,

Olympia, WA

MTC-00012377

From: Paul Ericson

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/15/02 11:50pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

It is time to settle the MicroSoft case. It is in the interest

of the American consumer to be protected from the harm that will

come from the continued harrassment of a great American company

named MicroSoft. Please take actions the will settle this case in a

fair and equitable manner. Small businesses need companies like

MicroSoft to innovate business solutions that will enhance our

American Economy both now and into the future. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Paul E. Ericson, Business owner.

Ericson Enterprises

[email protected]

63 Pleasant Street

Lunenburg, MA 01462

MTC-00012378

From: Edwin Lenfestey

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 7:14pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Edwin Lenfestey

9209 East 40th Street

Tulsa, OK 74145-3715

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial has wasted enough of the taxpayers' dollars.

The Governments continued interference in the marketplace at the

behest of Microsoft's inept and whiney competitors constitutes a

major nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in

the high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the

wasteful spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers want

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom.

If and when the Government understands that we the consumers

want this to end, only then will the investors who propel our

economy finally breathe a sigh of relief.

A majority of Americans thought the Federal Government should

not have instituted the action against Microsoft. So when the case

is finally over, Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable time and resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views.

Sincerely,

Ed Lenfestey

MTC-00012379

From: William Butler

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:12pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

William Butler

449 Railroad Street

Flovilla, Ga 30216-2105

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies.

Thank you for this opportunity to share my views. The government

approved the merger of Time-Warner and AOL. Is that any different

than Microsoft? No. No one has to buy Microsoft. I have used their

products for a while. I have gotten several items free.

Sincerely,

George Butler

MTC-00012380

From: Ellen Sowins

To: Microsoft Settlement

Date: 1/15/02 8:39pm

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Ellen Sowins

92785 Knappa Dock Road

Astoria, OR 97103

January 15, 2002

Microsoft Settlement

U.S. Department of Justice-Antitrust Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20530

Dear Microsoft Settlement:

The Microsoft trial squandered taxpayers' dollars, was a

nuisance to consumers, and a serious deterrent to investors in the

high-tech industry. It is high time for this trial, and the wasteful

spending accompanying it, to be over. Consumers will indeed see

competition in the marketplace, rather than the courtroom. And the

investors who propel our economy can finally breathe a sigh of

relief.

Upwards of 60% of Americans thought the federal government

should not have broken up Microsoft. If the case is finally over,

companies like Microsoft can get back into the business of

innovating and creating better products for consumers, and not

wasting valuable resources on litigation.

Competition means creating better goods and offering superior

services to consumers. With government out of the business of

stifling progress and tying the hands of corporations, consumers--

rather than bureaucrats and judges--will once again pick the winners

and losers on Wall Street. With the reins off the high-tech

industry, more entrepreneurs will be encouraged to create new and

competitive products and technologies. Thank you for this

opportunity to share my views.

Microsoft deserves every penny they have made over the years--if

I can use their products and not mess up on the internet!! They've

made my computer safe and smart and very forgiving of my errors.

Sincerely,

Ellen Sowins

MTC-00012381

From: Ray Stanke

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:06am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

I am a taxpayer and the government continues to waste money.

Impose light penalties to insure compliance with consumer requests,

and get on with life. The battle is NOT with people who have and

continue to provide jobs and security. Like the movie, Field of

Dreams; if someone out there can build a better system, people will

buy and not buy m/s. Stop this stupid and time cosuming process and

concentrate good things that have been and can be done.

MTC-00012382

From: Matt Katzer

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:10am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly

I feel that Microsoft has been punished enough. It is time to

end this action!

The 9 states do not have a case to stand on, and are just trying

to get there names in the press.

It is one thing to prove that harm has been done, it is another

thing to twist the legal system to support a personal vendetta

against Microsoft.

Please end this farce and approve the settlement

Matt Katzer

MTC-00012383

From: [email protected]@inetgw

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:08am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

[[Page 25589]]

I would like to see all states join in the settlement and end

the litigation and lawsuits.

Thank you

Dianne Shanander

MTC-00012385

From: [email protected]@inetgw

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:22am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

This has been dragged out far too long already. The previously

proposed settlement seems fair. Continuing pressure from Microsoft

competitors, should not be allowed to drag this on any longer.

Robert A. Walser

[email protected]

P.O. Box 9689

Pahrump, NV 89060

MTC-00012386

From: Sharon Wood

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:16am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

To who it may concern,

The Microsoft settlement is a good thing. That's accept it and

move on to other things. It is a good settlement for the company and

the consumer.

Sincerely,

Sharon Wood

MTC-00012387

From: Neva

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:19am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

I'm twenty years old, and I've been using computers since I was

a small child--I can't imagine a life without them. The first one I

can remember properly was our Commodore 64. Seems ancient now,

didn't even have a hard drive. And back then, I'd never heard of

Microsoft, or Windows, or any of that. What, then, will happen

twenty years from now if they're let off with a slap on the wrist?

Will future generations ever be able to break away from them?

Please, do something to stop the bundling and hidden APIs and

the control Microsoft holds over any manufacturer that wants to use

their product. First it was Microsoft Windows, then Windows Media

Player and Office and the fact that I can no longer stop using

Internet Explorer even if I wanted to. . . what will it be for my

kids?

MTC-00012388

From: Paul Osterhues BBA MCP

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:24am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Please stop the bickering and settle this case as is. The

settlement is fair and reasonable. The whiners are complaining that

this will enable Microsoft to gain a foothold in the schools. No one

wants a operating system in their classroom that can only supports

less than 5 % of the software available on the market today. Mac

writes all of their software except Office Suite. My experience with

schools is that the Mac's and apples are located in the janitor

closet collecting cobwebs and dust. The teachers are migrating away

from the former platform that is more expensive than Microsoft. You

cannot run Mac on a Intel platform which businesses are donating to

the school. There is only one vendor that sells the hardware for the

Mac and that is Macintosh the manufacturer who is crying foul. If it

was not for Microsoft who developed a office suite and also bailed

them out from going bankrupt a couple of years ago, there would not

be any computer platform for any Mac a holic to go to.If monetary

amounts are imposed, their is no guarantee that the funds will

actually show up in the needed schools classrooms as computer for

the students. Case in point is our wonderful state of California and

our pathetic schools in Los Angeles. The funds always get diverted

to the special interest group who is supporting the corrupt system

there.

Paul Osterhues

MTC-00012389

From: nathan liskov

To: microsoft.atr(a)usdoj.gov

Date: 1/16/02 12:27am

Subject: Microsoft Comments

One remedy that I think is very important to enhancing

competition that has not been discussed widely in the press is the

following:

Microsoft should publish the detailed formats for the files

generated by their office suite programs. Any future changes in

these formats should be published at least 4 months in advance of

selling updates with format changes. For example, Word produces .DOC

files, Excel produces .XLS files, etc. The format of these files is

not published and other competitors must use reverse engineering to

figure them out. This process is usually imperfect resulting in less

than full compatibility. Ideally one should be able to take a .DOC

file that someone has written using Microsoft Word, view it and edit

it in a competing product (e.g. Lotus WordPro or WordPerfect) and

send in back to the originator who is using Microsoft Word.

Similarly for .XLS spreadsheed files or .PPT (Microsoft Powerpoint),

and so on. With this approach we could have transparency of format

allowing use of competing office suite products with full

compatibility.

Thanks for your consideration,

Nathan Liskov

P.S. Microsoft should also be required to provide backward

compatiblity translators so that we will not be required to upgrade

each office product each time an upgrade comes out. As it is,

Microsoft uses this incompatibility technique to force its customers

to continually upgrade, paying for the same program over and over

again.

I don't do Windows!

home: [email protected]

homepages: http://nateliskov.ne.mediaone.net

http://people.ne.mediaone.net/nateliskov

MTC-00012390

From: [email protected]@inetgw

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:30am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

January 15, 2002

Dear Sirs/Madams,

I truly believe that the Microsoft workers have intended, in

their labors, no malice to any via the software-items of their

manufacture. It is just as true that anybody's computer-software is

not harmful and is non-malignant. Were it lawful, it would,

according to definition (of the word), be full of law. Might it have

its own autonomy then, I ask? Also, might I query as to whether

there is, maybe not as yet known, such a thing as the Department of

Liberty to conjunct with the Department of Justice? Liberty and

justice for all in re the Pledge of Allegiance.

In my judgment, the Microsoft group is innocent and God bless

them, I say.

Sincerely from Geoffrey Doman

13900 Cohasset Street

Van Nuys, CA 91405-2501

MTC-00012391

From: Dale

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:32am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Dear Sirs,

Please settle the Microsoft case, so we can get our economy

moving again. I believe the case against Microsoft started our

recession and the settlement will go along ways towards bringing us

back again.

Thank you,

Dale Mcgee

MTC-00012393

From: Zemne

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:44am

Subject: FINFLASH!

To whom it may concern,

Why doesn't the DOJ let Microsoft do what it does best and let

the company continue to contribute to the rebuilding a sagging

economy! If competitors would quit wasting taxpayers money suing and

spend time trying to come up with new ideas it would make more

sense.

[email protected]

MTC-00012394

From: Linda M. Bettin

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:52am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

Dear Sirs;

I think, as a citizen, that it is time to settle this matter

with Microsoft. It has drug on for far too long as it is. The

American public has a far greater problem to deal with. It is time

to make a settlement and let Microsoft do what it does best and that

is to make software.

Thank You,

Linda Bettin

MTC-00012395

From: Don Nguyen

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 12:54am

Subject: AntiTrust settlement

This is regarding the Microsoft settlement. I believe that the

settlement has no teeth to it. This will allow Microsoft to do

business as usual. Any settlement should actually remedy the

situation instead of letting Microsoft continue to control the

software market while only paying lip service to being fair to

competitors. Although I currently use Microsoft's operating system

and applications, it is not entirely a ``free'' choice.

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Since Microsoft controls the market, I am forced to use their

products so that I can be compatible with everyone else. (And with

over 90 percent of the market, they obviously DO control the market

and enjoy a monopoly.) This would not entirely be a negative thing

IF Microsoft offered the best product out there. Microsoft continues

to offer products that have serious bugs and do not work as

advertised. I have been a dissatisfied user of their products since

MS Windows 3.0 was offered. Since they control the market, the

incentive to offer the most innovative AND stable products does not

exist for them. They can offer a substandard product with the

knowledge that most of their customers will eventually be FORCED to

upgrade to the latest Microsoft product. Not only can Microsoft

accomplish this without suffering any consequences, but they can

then raise prices on the newest products to any level they wish.

Consumers should have a better choice. Some viable competition in

the software and operating systems markets would give us that. Do

NOT let Microsoft off this time with just a slap in the wrist! They

have gotten away with this too many times. The previous antitrust

actions should be a lesson. Microsoft will not willingly comply with

any settlement. (They may follow the letter of the law while

spitting in the face of the spirit.) The settlement is a farce.

Microsoft will be able to control their monopoly for a long time in

the future if the settlement is not made stronger. The only people

who benefit from this settlement are those at Microsoft. Not

consumers. Do NOT let Microsoft fool you--they do NOT have the best

interests of consumers in mind. They want to offer the least

innovation and the least amount of stability for the highest price

that they can get away with. Microsoft should be punished for their

abuse of their monopoly. Thank you.

Don Nguyen

1253 Lindsay Street

Chula Vista, CA 91913

MTC-00012396

From: Frank Scafidi

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 1:02am

Subject: Micorsoft settlement

Enough of this case! If anyone cares to check, the singular

event which caused the stock markets to slide into the basement was

the outrageous decision by U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield

Jackson to fracture Microsoft into several parts. If nothing else,

the degree to which Micorsoft and its products have become the de

facto standard in an environment which changes daily, Judge

Jackson's decision placed the entire tech world, and, by extension,

the new economy on a path to instability. As the appelate court

correctly found, that remedy was too severe. Now, with settlement at

hand, a few unhappy states are threatening to put their sole

interests above the interest of the nation by refusing to accept the

settlement agreed to by the Department of Justice and Micorsoft.

Further litigation of this matter offers nothing for the consumer--

the intended beneficiary of the action in the first place--beyond

that which has already been agreed. If anything, drawing this out

continues to hurt the consumer by diverting Microsoft's attention

away from the creation of new products to defending a lawsuit whose

issues are moot. Let's get off the back of one of the nation's most

successful companies and end this case once and for all.

Frank G. Scafidi

Sacramento, CA

MTC-00012397

From: karsten koepcke

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 1:10am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement.

This settlement is bogus. They will find a way to circumvent the

law as they have in the past. Judge Jackson had the right idea. The

only way to have any competition is to break up the company into the

OS provider and the software provider. Period. But, apparently no

one in government seems to care much about the people except that

they should shut up and keep one eye closed to the activities in

Washington DC MS's offer to give schools PC's and software is merely

an effort to make sure that that next generation knows nothing else

but their products. Are you people so insulated from the real world

that you don't see what's going on. For them to ``give away'' a

million or even 10 million dollars is about as effective as fining

the ILECs a million or two dollars for illegal activities when they

earn billions! The last president, it seems to me, with any backbone

in this arena, seems to have been Roosevelt, Teddy that is.

Sincerely,

Karsten Koepcke

MTC-00012398

From: Kat Daley

To: Microsoft ATR

Date: 1/16/02 1:11am

Subject: Microsoft Settlement

I must comment on the Microsoft antitrust settlement. Microsoft

has been the big stupid bully in the software game for far too long,

stealing younger kids' lunch money and making them do its homework.

And so far Microsoft's settlement offers are analagous to the bully

saying, ``Well, I wouldn't beat them up if they'd just fork it over.

. . .''

I have been programming computers since 1977, when I was 12 and

my father obtained a computer from a small firm in Californi

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