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To: sylvester80 who wrote (166)	4/18/2012 4:02:16 PM
From: Lahcim Leinad	Respond to of 273

Google CEO is 'not sure' Android is crucial to Google \| Electronista updated 03:25 pm EDT, Wed April 18, 2012 Larry Page sees Android as vehicle for ads Google CEO Larry Page in a second day of testimony at trial made the unusual remark that he was "not sure" if Android was a critical asset for Google. While it was "very important," he emphasized the company's sometimes understated view that Android was ultimately a vehicle for Google services like ads, not an end into itself. The mobile OS was developed partly in response to earlier Java devices, he said: even with 100 phones to try, none of them would use Google's services properly. While not directly cited, Google's initially tight partnership with Apple for the iPhone serves as public evidence. Even while Google was actively developing Android, it partnered with Apple as it saw having the default search position in Safari as a key source of revenue. While claims that Google makes more from iOS ad revenue than Android have been called into question, it's known that iOS is still a major revenue driver. The statements helped wrap up examination of Page as the trial for Oracle's lawsuit begins to focus on more technical issues behind accusations that Google violated copyrights and patents by using Java code. Page was present mostly to give a view of Google's broader policy decisions and won't be returning to the courtroom unless subpoenaed by one of the two sides.

To: sylvester80 who wrote (166)	4/18/2012 5:11:13 PM
From: Lahcim Leinad	Respond to of 273

Oracle v Google court case begin – Android could lose millions, even if it wins \| BitterWallet By Mof Gimmers Big things are going down in the technology world, but this time, it isn’t anything to do with the release of a new gadget. Rather, there’s a huge court case kicking off between Oracle and Google. It may not seem like much on paper, but it could pose huge problems for Google. To put it simply, Oracle are going to try and convince a judge and jury that Google knew it was misusing intellectual property for their Android smartphones. If Oracle fail in their attempts to prove this massive claim, then their control over the Java programming language would be considerably weakened. If Google lose, we’re looking at a billion-dollar payout. Even if Google win this fight, they still look like they’ll lose out. Their business plans for Android, revenues, profits and more, would be likely to be laid bare in the court. This is something Google haven’t been too keen to talk about over the years. US district judge William Alsup is on record saying that sensitive information will be aired, as “this is a public trial” he said. The trial began yesterday, with Oracle’s lawyer – Michael Jacobs – stating that Google’s top executives have known that they stole a key piece of technology to build the Android software for some time. That piece of technology is now part of more than 300m smartphones and tablets. “We will prove to you from beginning to end … that Google knew it was using someone else’s property,” Jacobs said in his opening statement. Basically, Oracle think that Android infringes on the patents and copyrights of Java, which Oracle bought from Sun Microsystems for $7.3bn. Oracle have said in the past that they reckon they’re owed $6.1bn, not to mention future licensing deals. This is big, big trouble for Google. Apple must be beside themselves with glee.