Google CEO: Android Not a Critical Asset

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. Google and Oracle's courtroom clash began Monday. At issue is whether Google used Oracle's Java technology within its Android operating system without obtaining the necessary licences, with Oracle seeking damages as high as $1 billion. Page dismissed claims that Android was a critical part of the firm's future, as he was questioned by lawyer David Boies, who also cross examined Bill Gates in the 1990s during Microsoft's famous anti-trust lawsuit, Reuters reported. Page's claim that the system isn't vital to the firm comes as Google prepares to part with $12.5 billion for the purchase of Motorola , chiefly to take ownership of the ...

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