According to the first online reader survey we've posted during the trial, the Justice Dept. is batting .750. Going three for four is usually an excellent day at the plate -- except that the one question Justice strikes out on is the BIG one: Who will win the case? Less than 30% of the more than 600 readers who responded think the government will prevail in the end. That's even though most readers think Microsoft is too powerful, that it's a monopolist, and that Justice is doing the right thing in bringing Microsoft to trial.
Of course, this isn't a scientifically valid survey, but it is interesting. And we thank everyone who took the time to respond. Here are the question-by-question results: