25 Quotes by Spencer Waller

The government is likely to prevail on the cumulative effect of how Microsoft's market power has prevented competition. A company that didn't have Microsoft's power could say they were just trying to be competitive.

It would be a major step. If they get the delay that they are seeking, their product will be out in the marketplace. It will be much harder for the government to get an injunction seven, eight months down the road, which is what they are seeking.

This is the first time in 20 some years that the government has filed a major monopolization case.

This case is forward-looking enough, dealing with the Internet and other technologies, that the outcome won't be useless once it's all over.

This judge is not inclined to delay based on how he has handled the case in the past.

It seems Microsoft's cross examination has not been devastating, ... It's a mistake for Microsoft to say other people do what they're doing. First of all, the answer is, 'So what?' Also, the fundamental premise of antitrust law is that there are different rules for behavior for a monopoly than for everyone else.

It's basically good for the government that they get a quick hearing. Judge Jackson will make a quick decision. He hasn't messed around with this case.

It's important in terms of how he chooses to express his written opinion.

They'll be pushing on what direction the market is taking and the issue of who is and who will be a competitive threat,