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To: Teflon who wrote (21348)	4/22/1999 8:35:00 PM
From: Shea Jones	Respond to of 74651

Oh, I don't think there's anything of significance going on. I think for once even the media has talked itself in circles to the extent that even they recognize they have nothing more to say at this point. The judge is tied up with another case, both the DOJ and MSFT had earlier expected this rebuttal phase of the trial to get underway by now, and I imagine their rebuttal witnesses and arguments have long-since been prepared to the extent they can be. I honestly do expect one more half-hearted attempt at settlement talks, probably by the first week of May.

To: Teflon who wrote (21348)	4/22/1999 8:43:00 PM
From: Shea Jones	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74651

I just read that both sides will exchange their list of rebuttal witnesses on 4/26, three witnesses on each side with one of each to be an economist. Rumors abound that AOL's Case and possibly a Gateway exec will be on the list for the government. No word on who MSFT might call. MSFT will also very soon begin its public deposition of AOL/Sun/Netscape executives as approved by the judge in January. That might bring a boost to the stock. There will also be at least a month-long breather by the court between the rebuttal witnesses in May and the closing arguments. So, if there is some momentum going MSFT's way, it could also put more pressure on the government to settle. WHo knows. Shea

To: Teflon who wrote (21348)	4/22/1999 10:06:00 PM
From: RTev	Respond to of 74651

Boy oh boy has it been quite lately regarding the trial. Funny you should mention it... The Seattle Times actually weighed in with a story on it this afternoon: Microsoft trial: Defense to probe Netscape-AOL deal seattletimes.com The first out-of-court questioning will begin as early as Wednesday, probably with an official of Netscape, now part of AOL. It would be followed quickly by depositions of an official from Sun Microsystems and two from AOL. The star witness is expected to be Steve Case, chief executive of AOL, the world's largest online service. ... According to a subpoena, Microsoft wants to ask [Sun's] Popov about Netscape's efforts to write software in the Java programming language; work on Internet browsing technology, particularly a next-generation browser; products called AOL TV, AOL phone and AOL PC; and work on devices designed for Internet access. The story also notes that each side is expected to name its three rebuttal witnesses on Monday.