[ale] M$ to pay $1.55B for gouging consumers

[Preston Boyington]

> 
> http://Security.ITtoolbox.com/news/dispnews.asp?i=105287&t=6
> 
> Microsoft has agreed to pay a total of about $1.55 billion in
> settlements in 10 states where suits accused it of using its Windows
> computer-operating system monopoly to gouge consumers. Five states'
> suits are still pending and those in 17 others have been dismissed.
>

the way i figure it i will come out of this settlement only owing $1.82
(after taxes, lawyers fees, etc.)

they probably will "make a donation" to a "charity" in my name.
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