Hi Gerald, just catching up here. On the subject of Schmalenese, I must modestly point out my terse response to Regimond's early quote from Schmalenese's direct testimony:
Cool, Reggie. Microsoft's first witness says the government's case is bogus. We'll see what he says under cross examination. www2.techstocks.com
And, as you say, it can only get better when Paul "Air supply" Maritz comes up to bat, followed by numerous other "relatively junior executives". To repeat another old point, the unusual written direct testimony business puts Microsoft at a disadvantage at this stage of the trial, at least on the hearts and minds front. As to Microsoft believing their own propaganda, there's a funny line there, what looks like articles of faith to true believers often looks like propaganda to outsiders. Outside counsel should, in principle, know better, but I wonder if Bill (G not N) is still acting as his own attorney.
Cheers, Dan. |
