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 (news - web sites) -- 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.
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