The European Commission, EU's executive body, has announced this week that it has begun an investigation into Microsoft's tactics in regards to browser selection.
Back in 2009, Microsoft made antitrust commitments to the EC, including an obligation to add a "browser choice screen" to its Windows operating systems. By having the screen, users could select which browser they wanted right ... [ read the full article ]
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EU needs to give up and/or place the same restrictions on MacOS X and any Linux distro that also gives a default browser with it's devices. I don't hear them complaining about iPads coming with Safari or MacOS with Safari or Chromebooks with Chrome as the browser. I know they say it is all about marketshare but that is BS and the EU is just a bunch of whiny bitches in my opinion. I mean the iPad has the vast majority of the tablet marketshare right? Oh I forgot Apple brands the hardware too so that makes a big difference right?
Quote:EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia says the screen has not been provided since February 2011, leaving 28 million consumers without options.
Really? Didnt know you couldnt browse to another site and download a browser using IE. Difference between "without options" and "without being spoon-fed."
Originally posted by bobiroc: EU needs to give up and/or place the same restrictions on MacOS X and any Linux distro that also gives a default browser with it's devices. I don't hear them complaining about iPads coming with Safari or MacOS with Safari or Chromebooks with Chrome as the browser. I know they say it is all about marketshare but that is BS and the EU is just a bunch of whiny bitches in my opinion. I mean the iPad has the vast majority of the tablet marketshare right? Oh I forgot Apple brands the hardware too so that makes a big difference right?
Very well played! Pretty much sums it all up, especially the "Whiny bitches" statement.
