[Sun Microsystem's exec testifies in Microsoft antitrust case that Microsoft may be attempting to shut out developing Internet services like mobile messaging.]

by D. Ian Hopper, Washington -- "Microsoft's monopoly on desktop operating systems puts the company in a position to shut down emerging Internet services like mobile messaging, an executive of rival Sun Microsystems said Tuesday. "Jonathan Schwartz, Sun senior vice president, said a court should impose antitrust penalties on Microsoft requested by nine states to ensure the company does not use its Windows operating system to shut out new services.

"Sun, Microsoft and several other companies are developing Web services that would allow customers to access programs, messages, targeted sales pitches and other data from any Internet-connected device such as cell phones, interactive television boxes and personal computers.

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