From the Dark Side--M$ Antitrust Settlement Hearing is Today

According a PC World article, "We will explain in clear and compelling ways why the settlement is in the public interest,' said Microsoft spokesman Jim Desler, adding that Microsoft will also commit to 'firm compliance' with the consent decree, which is what the settlement will become if the judge approves it." However, according to his own deposition posted on M$'s web site, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer doesn't appear to know what is in the consent decree and didn't even approve it. The deposition is absolutely pathetic. How can M$ make such assurances when the boss doesn't know what is being agreed to? [Dana Baggett]