The EU just likes to bitch, they need money, so they will try to sue Microsoft.
From todays standards, and OS must be Internet ready, cdrw/dvdrw compatable, media capable etc.
Pushing it too far might be msn messenger.
Microsoft can't just put 3rd party webbrowsers on their install dvd becuase:
1) microsoft can't garantee the 3rd party software
2) microsoft wont support that 3rd party software
3) if microsoft did carry 3rd part software, then someone would have to pay microsoft do do that like how a site pays to have its links inserted under favorites by default.(why should microsoft market someone elses software?)
4) microsoft can only provide updates to microsoft software, having 3rd party software won't be up to date for best experience and security.
5) Microsoft doesn't want to be liable for 3rd party software incase it fails, is a security risk, or if the 3rd party software causes the customer to return tghe product.
6) microsoft can't legally distribute 3rd party software
There is no way microsoft will bunder a 3rd party webbrowser unless microsoft maintains the software or overviews it, and if microsoft maintains it then we are back to the same old situation over again.
So there is no solution to this problem.
The EU is just dreaming.
The EU is just out for money.
The EU is evil.....
By the way, the EU is just waisting TAX payers money with this situation.
So whats the real solution?
1) Ask stores to sell or distribute 3rd party web browers, so new computer users have an option
2) Ask computer companies to bundle 3rd party web browers
But take note a company will only do that if they don't mind providing some sort of support or being liable for that product etc. New computer users tend to blame things or need help due to the lack of their knownledge.
From todays standards, and OS must be Internet ready, cdrw/dvdrw compatable, media capable etc.
Pushing it too far might be msn messenger.
Microsoft can't just put 3rd party webbrowsers on their install dvd becuase:
1) microsoft can't garantee the 3rd party software
2) microsoft wont support that 3rd party software
3) if microsoft did carry 3rd part software, then someone would have to pay microsoft do do that like how a site pays to have its links inserted under favorites by default.(why should microsoft market someone elses software?)
4) microsoft can only provide updates to microsoft software, having 3rd party software won't be up to date for best experience and security.
5) Microsoft doesn't want to be liable for 3rd party software incase it fails, is a security risk, or if the 3rd party software causes the customer to return tghe product.
6) microsoft can't legally distribute 3rd party software
There is no way microsoft will bunder a 3rd party webbrowser unless microsoft maintains the software or overviews it, and if microsoft maintains it then we are back to the same old situation over again.
So there is no solution to this problem.
The EU is just dreaming.
The EU is just out for money.
The EU is evil.....
By the way, the EU is just waisting TAX payers money with this situation.
So whats the real solution?
1) Ask stores to sell or distribute 3rd party web browers, so new computer users have an option
2) Ask computer companies to bundle 3rd party web browers
But take note a company will only do that if they don't mind providing some sort of support or being liable for that product etc. New computer users tend to blame things or need help due to the lack of their knownledge.