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		DanBC on Nov 25, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Newegg trial: Crypto legend takes the stand, goes ... They ask a yes or no question, you answer with the truth. Later on your side gets to ask questions. I wouldn't use Bill Gates nor Steve Jobs as examples of experts.

protomyth on Nov 25, 2013 [–]

Use both, you are talking to a jury, not other computer folks.

DanBC on Nov 25, 2013 | [–]

That's a fair point.

I'd be tempted to use the person within the organisation who's done lots of published research even without the diploma. But you make a good point - trials are about persuading the jury.

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