Re:The good stuff... (Score 2)

Although my predition is that M$ will attempt to settle by providing discounts on future M$ products

I agree that Microsoft will try to settle now. It is the only sensible option, unless they really want to spend more in legal fees and then wind up paying out to the consumer anyways. The whole point of a settlement is to avoid greater cost in the long run.

Having said that, why would the Government accept a settlement offer? The judge clearly favors the prosecution's case, and the government would probably do better letting the judge decide the penalty than if MS tries to strike a comprimise.

The government won't settle, it has nothing to lose.

-Toaster