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From: jsharp@isis.cs.du.edu (Joe Sharp)
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Subject: Re: hayes lawsuit
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Date: 25 May 91 05:17:17 GMT
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In article <PETRILLI.91May24235803@geech.gnu.ai.mit.edu> petrilli@geech.gnu.ai.mit.edu (Chris Petrilli) writes:
>Kurt Sletterdahl writes:

[stuff deleted..]

>In my opinion, this suit is due to ONE reason.  Hayes is falling down
>and knows they aren't even near competitive anymore.  They decided
>that since they can't make money selling modems for outrageous prices,
>tehy would try and survive by suing.  This is a classic example of
>what is wrong with American business, and why this country will fall
>to Japan or the EC if it doesn't change soon.
>

I'm inclined to agree with you 100%. Hayes should compete with these
companies where it counts, in product features, quality and value. 

Joe Sharp
jsharp@isis.cs.du.edu