From the Dark Side--Justice Dept. Opposes Microsoft Changes

to the government's proposed breakup parameters according to today's Washington Post article. While permitting some minor changes, DOJ opposed the lengthening of the breakup detailed planning process from 4 months to a year, shortening the time period to possibly reunite from 10 to 4 years and deleting the requirement for executives to keep and archive email. Here is an extensive CNNfn article. Microsoft is to reply on Wednesday, ending the arguments before Judge Jackson issues his penalty order. [Dana Baggett]