04/26/02 Microsoft Witnesses Fail To Deliver - Forbes
"Jerry Sanders, the outgoing chief executive of AMD, was apparently so desperate for Microsoft's public support of its new microprocessor that he agreed to testify--under oath--about the cataclysmic damage the remedies would cause to the industry. Problem is, he hadn't even read what the states were proposing"
04/17/02 Sanders: Microsoft testimony not a favor - CNET
"Sanders said that his words in court on Monday were taken out of context. Sanders testified that he appeared in Washington as a favor to Microsoft, but he said it was a favor in that it was difficult to fit into his schedule. Sanders had to prepare for AMD's quarterly earnings call and the annual shareholders meeting, which takes place next week, as well as squeeze in a business trip to Japan"
04/17/02 Microsoft Witness Tells of Gates Talk - Washington Post
"Microsoft has yet to offer such an endorsement, and state prosecutors seeking tougher sanctions on the software company offered no evidence that the testimony of CEO W.J. Sanders III was part of a deal to win Microsoft's backing for AMD's next generation of chips. "
04/17/02 AMD's Sanders begs 64-bit favor from Gates - The Register
"It is understandable that AMD should want Microsoft's support for Hammer. It's all very well developing 64-bit chips, but there needs to be developers to produce software with 64-bit extensions. Otherwise, the point of buying the 64-bit CPUs is greatly diminished. It will be interesting to see how keen Microsoft will be to support AMD's 64-bit push, following Sanders botched support"
04/17/02 Sanders naive over Microsoft support - The Inquirer
In some ways, Sanders willingness to take the stand is rather touching. He is so passionate about his processor company, and obviously views Hammer as the culmination of his career, much of which has been spent fighting Intel
04/16/02 Chip Chief Backs MS v. States - Wired
"The states are trying to persuade a court to force Microsoft to release a "modular" version of Windows. They say that would let computer makers remove key portions and substitute rival software, such as a Web browser or instant messaging program, and provide more consumer choice and healthy competition"
04/16/02 Chipmaker defends Microsoft - CBS MW
"The nine states still pursuing tougher remedies are Iowa, Utah, Massachusetts, Connecticut, California, Kansas, Florida, Minnesota, and West Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia"
04/16/02 AMD's Sanders is Microsoft's first witness - The Inquirer
"AMD has probably benefited from the open source movement more than its competition. But Sanders and Gates have always had a good relationship"
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