We're working hard to achieve a settlement and believe settlement would be in the best interest of consumers and the economy, but will not comment on any aspect of these confidential discussions.

I think it's a very strong hire. [Berkowitz] brings a fresh perspective. You can really see a great formidable team being formed here.

It is fairly predictable that the non-settling states would distort information gathered in the deposition process in their attempt to undermine the settlement reached by Microsoft, the Department of Justice and a bipartisan group of states.

It is our goal to try to get the remaining issues in this case resolved as quickly as possible.

We'll just have to continue at the district court level.

We haven't seen it yet.

We feel our products and platforms are as secure as any out there, ... unmatched.

We believe the process was best served through a stay, but are prepared to move ahead.