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Judge Satisfied With Microsoft's Compliance Activities
Antitrust Settlement is Working "As Envisioned"
Last week during an antitrust compliance status conference, U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly indicated that the antitrust settlement was working. In other news, President Bush touched on the importance of technology in his State of the Union address. This election year, we can expect many candidates for office at all levels of government to make technology part of their campaign platforms.
Judge Expresses Confidence That Settlement Terms Are Working
Last week, during a status conference on Microsoft's compliance with the antitrust settlement, U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said that the settlement was working "as envisioned." As part of compliance efforts, Microsoft announced additional improvements to its licensing program, which will give other software companies easier access to Windows' functionality.
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=4196362
President Addresses The Need For Science Education
In his State of the Union address, President Bush stressed the impact technology has made on the workplace. "As technology transforms the way almost every job is done," he stated, "America becomes more productive, and workers need new skills." He is proposing a new initiative called "Jobs for the 21st Century" that promotes education for technology-driven jobs. As part of his health care agenda, the President is also proposing a greater federal commitment to health information technology. Read the State of the Union address and learn more about the President's initiatives at http://www.whitehouse.gov/stateoftheunion/2004/index.html.
What Role Does Technology Play In Candidates' Campaign Platforms?
The President is not alone in recognizing the importance of technology to jobs, the economy and our society at large. Candidates for federal, state and local offices will take a variety of positions on the role of technology in education, government and the economy. As the 2004 election season heats up, we encourage FIN members to educate themselves about candidates' proposed technology policies. You can begin by learning your legislators' positions on some technology issues by visiting Project Vote Smart at http://www.vote-smart.org/.
Register To Vote!
The November election is just nine months away, and primaries are already taking place. The most direct way to participate in the political process is to get out and vote. To register to vote, request absentee ballots and find links to your state's Secretary of State or election office Web site, visit the FIN Voter Information page at http://www.microsoft.com/freedomtoinnovate/voter.asp.
Visit The Fin Web Site And Make Your Voice Heard
It's never too early to start communicating your views to your elected officials. Congress is back in Washington, and while some state legislatures are not in session, others have assembled to begin work. Visit http://www.freetoinnovate.com/ to identify state and federal legislators and other officials, and let them know about issues that are critical to you.
You can also find additional information about Microsoft and technology policy issues at www.microsoft.com/freedomtoinnovate.
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