Microsoft quickies

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 15, 1998

Thanks to Marty for these
links.

Here’s your chance to get caught up in the latest goings-on in
the Microsoft trial.


ComputerWorld: Gates unlikely to testify in trial

“Putting Gates on the witness stand poses problems for both
sides, so it’s unlikely to happen”

PC
Week: Gates questioned about Microsoft ‘hit team’

“Kempin’s e-mail suggested that Microsoft might want to send a
“WW hit team” to attack IBM, using its OEM (original equipment
manufacturer) relationship to apply pressure.”

PC
Week: Microsoft on the retreat?

“Microsoft Corp. cut off its cross-examination of a government
witness a day early Monday, fueling speculation that the company
had decided to retreat rather than face more retorts from a hostile
party in the antitrust case against it.”

Web Webster

Web Webster

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