The hearing has also provided insight to the inner workings of both Google and Sun, with evidence and testimony suggesting that neither company could agree internally on whether Android violated Sun patents and would require a license.
The Verge published live coverage of Schmidt's testimony and Rubin's testimony. Oracle alleges that Google deliberately refused to license the company's Java platform for use in its Android smartphones.
Google's Android system isn't "critical" to the company's success, although it's an "important" part of its future, according to testimony this week from Google CEO Larry Page as the company tries to defend itself in its legal battle with Oracle.
Today, the court heard video testimony from Google CEO Larry Page (recap via CNET) and in-person testimony Oracle CEO Larry Ellison (recap via CNET). The trial between Oracle and Google over the use Java software within the Android platform began...
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