The old adage about experience being a teacher is about to be put to the test. Some 13 years ago, a feisty, often condescending Bill Gates became the public face of a beleaguered Microsoft accused of breaking antitrust law.
Now an older — and presumably wiser — Gates will soon head to the witness stand in a new antitrust case where he will be expected to put on a better show when he takes the oath to testify.
The dispute centers around Novell's claim that it was the target of anti-competitive practices by Microsoft. Jury selection began on Monday in Salt Lake City, where the trial will be held. Gates is scheduled as one of the people who will testify.
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