Jim Barksdale

“In my column series 'The Main Thing', I often talk about how Internet technology can improve the way people communicate - both within a business and between a business and its customers and partners.”

“I can't deny that some customers and prospects think it's the key to our future. But it's not. We're certainly supportive of the Dept. of Justice and the 20 states that have brought this action.”

“We can provide beta software to our developers in advance of the general public. We can easily link up with external partners, customers, and suppliers.”

“Well, another market is being created now out of Internet technology.”

“Well, the sales of our products clearly demonstrate their value to businesses and to individuals.”

“We've tapped into a huge demand, and it's up to us to fulfill that demand and to be creative doing it.”

“I think they should separate Microsoft's application group from its operating system group.”

“Our people are excited about building solutions, and it's rewarding to see how much fun Netscape employees have doing something they think is relevant and important.”

“It's the first time I've ever done anything like that. It took longer than I expected. I've gotten a lot of E-mail since I got back, saying they thought I did a good job and presented the case well.”

“After all, it's the future of business communication that we're looking toward.”

“That's the ultimate gratification in any business situation - do customers buy the product? And do they use it and do they come back and buy more of it?”

“One problem was that my direct testimony was in writing, so a lot of people didn't get to see it. I hope they see it, because I think it built a very strong case.”

“I don't believe in government regulation of the software industry.”

“I want my testimony to stand on that point. But I would point out that Zona Research Inc. showed we have increased market share among business users, educational users, and government users over the past several months - and that's more recent than the IDC report.”

“We're building a great company, and we're very excited about the future of the company.”

“One of Netscape's main attractions to customers from Day One is that we provide alternatives. And that's cherished by many customers - certainly not all.”

“We're no longer a small business; we're a large organization spread around the world. I can't imagine Netscape growing as fast as it has if it weren't for the way we use our products.”

“I was telling the truth. I feel like we got that point across.”

“There are no pat answers - we're pushing through some new frontiers, and lessons of the past don't always apply.”

“We provide many options in many product areas that they seem to want to adopt, and that's working well for us.”