ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE EASLEY’S STATEMENT REGARDING THE CONCLUSIONS OF LAW ANNOUNCED TODAY BY THE JUDGE IN THE MICROSOFT ANTITRU

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Cari Hepp (919) 716-6413 or Ashley Westbrook (919) 716-6484

April 3, 2000

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“This is a good decision for e-commerce. There are many members of the computer software industry that call North Carolina home. They deserve to compete on a level playing field that encourages excellence and innovation.”

“Our anti-trust laws were created to ensure a competitive market place. Competition leads to innovation and fair pricing for consumers.”

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The conclusions of law are available on the web at http://www.naag.org