41.   But antitrust experts say it could figure into the calculations the court makes on sanctions against Microsoft, if it loses the case, or in settlement talks.

42.   But in the weeks leading up to the court date, Daly initiated settlement talks with BC.

43.   But Jones said the settlement talks, which are being facilitated by a mediator, apparently have become a priority.

44.   But officials said proposals that would restructure the company have not been on the table in the settlement talks.

45.   But settlement talks died and Jackson has found Microsoft guilty as charged.

46.   But the case had ground on, through unavailing settlement talks and two sets of lawyers for Mrs. Jones.

47.   But the settlement talks quickly went awry.

48.   But the sweeping nature of the document suggests that Jackson wants to provoke settlement talks between Microsoft and the government on possible remedies.

49.   But unless it is willing to make more far-reaching concessions in settlement talks than its behavior would suggest, the company has lost sight of the broader picture.

50.   Butterworth said the settlement talks have stalled on the documents issue, with the industry refusing to allow them to become public.