Microsoft Wraps Up Antitrust Testimony
Reuters | at | by Mike
Microsoft Corp. closed out testimony in its landmark antitrust case on Friday, declaring that the states seeking strict sanctions against the company had failed to prove their case. Microsoft's final witness left the stand, ending 32 days of testimony -- including an appearance by company chairman Bill Gates -- on how best to prevent future antitrust violations. "Microsoft has clearly shown that consumers, Microsoft, and the entire (personal computer) ecosystem would suffer enormous and irreparable harm if the non-settling states proposal is implemented," Dan Webb, an attorney for Microsoft, told reporters. The judge is expected to hear further arguments from the two legal teams starting Wednesday next week, including presentations on how an antitrust remedy should be enforced.