Twenty-two percent of all listings come from third party-developers. They're continuing to add a lot of value. We wanted to remove any obstacles [that hindered their ability to innovate].

I think there's real value to having the party line.

We're excited by the level of innovation and ingenuity that all of the entrants demonstrated. The eBay Developer Challenge 2006 winners offer buyers and sellers the ability to access the eBay marketplace from wherever they might be, extending the eBay platform in ways previously unimagined. They are all great examples of how innovative developers and affiliates can create viable businesses using eBay Web Services while taking the eBay user experience to a whole new level.

You'd be hard pressed to find another company that serves-up that many API calls.

Judge Austin accepts responsibility for his conduct. We look forward to this journey to justice.

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