David Lawler Christiansen (NT) wrote:
> Say, the airlines decide to standardize the size, shape, and maximum
> weight of checked baggage. This is so that the bags can be packed into
> a tighter space and to ensure that their baggage handlers do not break
> their backs. The bags slide into a slot and if they don't fit, they
> just don't go on the plane.
>
> In response, I design a device that is exactly the size and shape of a
> suitcase. The device allows me to pack more stuff into the "suitcase"
> and still fit aboard the plane through some form of interdimensional
> magic.
>
> Now, say I design another device that fits aboard an aircraft that
> accepts standard suitcases and is able to take advantage of some
> mystical, as-yet-unrevealed property of the interdimensional devices if
> they are aboard it to make the airplane consume less fuel.
Now imaging that the airline and the manufacturer of these devices
are the same company.
Further imagine that this airline has a greater than 90% market
share and has been found to be a monopoly.
Now, don't you think that the government might have something to
say about this tying of products together ? Don't you think that
this may have some impact on your new device ?
Are you or I being naive here....
Regards,
Jeremy Allison,
Samba Team.
