ADVISORY/CMPnet's TechWeb to Carry Live Feed of Bill Gates' Deposition Video at http://www.MicrosoftTrial.com

Business Wire, Nov 2, 1998

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Who & What

CMPnet's TechWeb will carry live streaming video feed from Washington DC of Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Chairman and CEO Bill Gates' video testimony in the government antitrust case.

In addition, a host of CMP Media industry editors are available for comment about the latest news from the trial. For press interviews, contact Steve Rubel at (516) 562-7434.

Where & When

The Gates video will be available for viewing as soon as it is released by the government, which is expected to start at approximately 12:30 pacific/3-3:30 eastern time today, at http://www.MicrosoftTrial.com or at http://www.techweb.com/today. Users who visit the site will need Real Network's software in order to watch the video. Later today, TechWeb will post the full archived version of the tape at the same URL.

Background

CMPnet's TechWeb Today (http://www.techweb.com/today) is a daily Internet broadcast that creatively integrates video and Web-based content to deliver technology news and analysis in a groundbreaking, interactive presentation, updated at the end of each business day.

CMPnet (http://www.CMPnet.com), The Technology Network, is the leading hub for technology professionals and enthusiasts--the builders, sellers and users of technology. According to traffic data compiled by Media Metrix, CMPnet is the fastest growing technology network as compared to CNET, ZDNet and IDG.net. And according to CMR/Intermedia's InterWatch report, CMPnet is consistently one of the top 10 sites across the entire Web in advertising revenue.

CMP Media Inc. (Nasdaq: CMPX) is a leading high-tech media company providing essential information and marketing services to the broad technology spectrum--the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. With its portfolio of newspapers, magazines, custom publishing, Internet products and conferences, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Online editions of the company's print publications, along with products and services created exclusively for the Internet, can be found on CMPnet at http://www.CMPnet.com. NSTL, the company's independent testing lab, serves government, corporate and technology vendor clients around the world.