What does the word "pedestrian" in Line 2, Para. 5 possibly mean

A．They felt that the settlement was at least partially successful.
B．They felt the penalties against Microsoft were too harsh.
C．They believed that the settlement was a sign of progress.
D．They were under pressure to demand changes in the settlement.

A．The role of federal government in managing disputes.
B．Microsoft's settlement of their antitrust case with the government.
C．Microsoft's monopoly over the computer industry in the US.
D．The competitors' response to Microsoft's antitrust settlement with the government.