The thrust of our conversation was our mutual frustration with the lack of aggressiveness on the part of DOC.

We're begging. We're going after any organization that will give us money. We're spreading the word wide and far.

The notion that there is something improper about advocating your client's position is kind of strange.

If we are to avoid having to spend a lot of time worrying about where we're going to get next month's money, we need a $2 million cash infusion.

If they can come up with something that is satisfactory, we'll present it to the DOJ. If they don't, well see them in court.

There are very small numbers of people raising serious issues out there. I'm surprised to see the depth of feelings some people have and the range of opinions. Some of the views are informed and rational and some of them are not.

It's unlikely that he will do something more extensive than government recommended in its proposed remedy. But his ruling is likely to be closer to the government's proposals than to Microsoft's.

Getting a global consensus, it turns out, is not that easy. We're hoping we're going to get widespread support so we can stand up and say to the U.S. government that this is a true consensus document.

If you increase transparency between buyers and buyers or sellers and sellers you reduce the fear factor, which is what induces competition - the fear you will be beaten out by the other guy.