Re: Verisign/NSI/Thawte monopoly

[Michael Sierchio]

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> 
> Gee,
> 
> Before I get flamed for the Subject:
> Of course, Verisign and Thawte are American and South African
> companies, so cannot be a monopoly

You are not well informed on the subject of law in the EU or US.
A merger, acquisition or other alliance that does or has the potential
to significantly reduce competition falls under numerous statutes.

The fact that these companies are registered in different countries
is irrelevant -- where they sell their products is what counts.
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