Testimony on Microsoft's league of its own; alterations to Java provide a new form of attack in the U.S. case

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Microsoft deliberately intended to sabotage Sun Microsystems' Java programming language by developing an incompatible Java version for its Windows OS, according to testimony by Sun Vice Pres Dr. James A. Gosling at the Government's antitrust trial against Microsoft. Gosling, also the chief scientist of Sun's Java software division, detailed in his 35-page direct written testimony on how he developed Java in 1991 as a cross-platform technology to help increase programmer versatility. By contrast, Gosling said Microsoft's Sep 1997 Internet Explorer 4.0 browser software upgrade contained a proprietary form of Java that is incompatible with Sun's standard Java language. The Government is using Gosling's testimony to widen its case, while Microsoft defended its move as an attempt to improve a Java program that had failed to deliver on its marketing promise.

Legal issues & crime, Sun Microsystems Inc., SUNW, Internet access software, Web browsers, Java (Programming language), Litigation, Lawsuit/litigation, Java (Computer program language), Java, Government Regulation, Antitrust Issue, Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (Web browser)

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Microsoft executive's testimony attacks accusers

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Paul Maritz, a group executive vice president at Microsoft Corp., defended Microsoft's business strategy in his written testimony, submitted on Friday, stating that the software business is very competitive and the governmental intervention in such a fast-paced industry will be harmful to consumers. His testimony also included attempts to discredit key government witnesses from Netscape Communications Corporation, Intel Corporation and Apple Computer. His testimony attacks the credibility of Intel executive Steven McGeady, saying that Mr. McGeady has a personal vendetta against Microsoft Corp. Maritz also denied any personal involvement in any antitrust activities.

Government regulation (cont), Company legal issue, Government regulation, Testimony, Maritz, Paul

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