Gates, enemies clash in Senate

March 3, 1998 1:30 p.m. PT Today's Senate hearing on industry competition becomes a forum for Microsoft critics from Silicon Valley to Washington. Gates: No monopoly update The CEO insists that Microsoft should not be held to monopoly antitrust laws. Tough questions dodged news analysis Bill Gates shows how executives have learned well from politicians. Foes take Microsoft to task update Netscape and Sun Microsystems say Microsoft has to play by different rules. Rivals walk a fine line news analysis Jim Barksdale and Scott McNealy endorse regulation, but not for them. GOP split on Microsoft news analysis Republicans are divided over Sen. Orrin Hatch's aggressive stance. Bill on Capitol Hill commentary Gates tries to stage-manage the Senate hearings--but fails. CNET Radio coverage Hear key testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.  previous coverage  • 27 states go against Microsoft update  • DOJ: Microsoft broke promises  • Sun, Netscape fire back at Gates  • Gates ready for Senate hearing  • Microsoft amends ISP contracts  • States, DOJ meet about Microsoft exclusive  • Windows 98 release on track  • ISPs subpoenaed in Microsoft case  • Texas Microsoft suit thrown out  • Gates to testify at Senate hearing  • Hatch wants meeting of the minds  • MS changes European ISP deals