A strong remedy is thus essential on the record of this case.

That perception has emboldened the states to consider asking for stronger remedies than they might have originally contemplated.

The company said the landmark nature of the case called for a particularly strong remedy to correct Judge Jackson's misconduct.

"By today's action, Salomon continues to show it is taking its problems - and the need for strong remedies - seriously."

The final resolution of this suit must include remedies strong enough to rein in Microsoft if it remains inclined to behave badly.

Those losses are expected to double to $10 billion by 2000 if strong remedies are not quickly applied.

But what our commander really needs is a doctor and some stronger remedies.

Only then will stronger remedies - including, perhaps, breaking up Microsoft - move onto the agenda.

And to him, "the record is sufficiently strong to support a strong structural remedy."

After the initial shock, the industry sought strong remedies to counter the threat.