Windows 7 will not include Internet Explorer in EU markets.

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superchunk said:

slimeattack said:
Superchunk, when it comes to MS, this makes sense. In case you didn't know, the EU has been trying since a few months to make MS include a "ballot box" for browsers in Windows (so that a person installing Windows could choose whether to install IE, Firefox, Opera, Safari and/or Chrome, choosing one as the default one). It was a threat to MS that it would once and for all kill IE domination, so now MS has preempted the Commission and said there won't be IE on Windows, unless[i/] someone actually wants it (the consumer or the hardware maker). It will be interesting to see the Commission's reaction to this.

That's stupid. MS should be able to give away free versions of any of its products with any other product. The only crime would be to inhibit the use of anyone else's product.

MS's reaction is the best one, all or none, fine none. However if you would like you can instal IE from the disc provided. Makes a lot more sense on given the commisions stupid position.

That's like saying Sony can't bundle GT without offering some 3rd party racing game as a choice instead. It just makes no sense.

There's a big difference though... Microsoft practically has a monopoly on operating systems and browsers, and Sony doesn't have a monopoly in the gaming market.

Some may think it's unfair, but it's common practice in many countries to apply more strict rules to companies who have the monopoly of a market. For example, it's fine to for Sony to sell consoles for a loss, but if Microsoft started selling Windows for a loss once a competitor started rising, many governments would start pounding MS.