Gates' Taped Testimony: A Bland yet Fascinating Web Experience

Gates' testimony, taped in August, has finally been made public, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of the software billionaire. Though the audio-only option is recommended due to poor video quality, fans of Apple and Netscape can indulge in watching Gates squirm under Justice Department questioning. The testimony, spanning 10 hours, is a condensed version of the original three days of taping, making for an engaging, if not scintillating, listen.

Key Takeaways:

• The public release of Gates' testimony was delayed due to Microsoft's lengthy cross-examination of government witnesses.
• Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson authorized the public release of the tape, citing his anticipation of viewing the testimony.
• Gates denies knowledge of most e-mails he sent and received in 1995, raising questions about his memory and business practices.
• The testimony features Gates engaging in semantic debates with attorneys over terms like "relationships" and "deals" allegedly made with Apple Computer.
• A balanced selection of testimony will be showcased, with 20 minutes chosen by the Justice Department and 20 by Microsoft's legal team.
• Ordinary listeners will find the audio-only option a more engaging way to experience the testimonies compared to the taping.

Statistics:

• The testimony is a condensed version of 3 days of taping, cut down to 10 hours.
• The testimony was taped on August 28.
• Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson authorized the public release of the tape.
• 20 minutes of testimony will be selected by the Justice Department and 20 by Microsoft's legal team.

Sources:

• abcnews.com
• C-SPAN (www.c-span.org)
• CNN (www.cnn.com)
• MSNBC (www.msnbc.com/)
• CNNfn (www.cnnfn.com)