Apple testimony engages judge

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Apple Computer Vice President Avadis Tevanian's testimony in the antitrust suit of the government against Microsoft engaged Judge Thomas Penfield. Tevanian said Apple seamlessly wove the Internet with basic computer functions by simply "bundling" the browser, ensuring that the computer will not be disabled when the browser is removed. On the other hand, Microsoft has merged the browser so deeply that its removal disintegrates Windows and deters PC manufacturers from shipping rival browsers. Tevanian also testified that a Microsoft executive asked Apple to "knife" its QuickTime multimedia software by not distributing it on Windows-based PCs. This was because QuickTime would compete with a similar Microsoft product.

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Vice President Avadis Tevanian's testimony in the antitrust suit of the govt against Microsoft engages Judge Thomas Penfield

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Apple note supports claim that Microsoft made threats

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Apple Computer supplied evidence that Microsoft pressured it into dropping the Navigator browser manufactured by Netscape in favor of the Microsoft browser called Internet Explorer. The proof came in the form of a note from Apple Chief Financial Officer Fred Anderson sent to Netscape CEO James Barksdale in August 1997. Microsoft's leverage was its ability to provide the MS Office software used by Apple Computer for its Macintosh computers. Microsoft spokesman Mark Murray contends that Microsoft is simply conducting business in line with its investment of $150 million in Apple Computer.

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Supplies evidence that Microsoft pressured it into dropping the Navigator browser manufactured by Netscape for Internet Explorer

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Mobile commerce snags on disinterest, clumsy navigation

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The article discusses how only 100,000 of the 10 million consumers with Web-enabled wireless phones or personal digital assistants have used the technologies to make purchases. Estimated sales for 2001 is $22 million. The failure of mobile commerce to catch on is discussed.

Electronic computers, Sales & consumption, Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Cellular Mobile Tel Equip, Mobile Radio Systems, Wireless telephones, Wireless communications

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