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Jereel Hunter on 12 June 2009
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scottie said:
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.

Funny you should say that

http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic15137.html

Properties of IE

Installed on your computer without consent

Runs in the background without you opening it

Requires a lot of effort or a special program to delete it

Is required by MS for updating your computer (if you're using XP at least)

 

Compare that with your average malware

Installed on your computer without consent

Runs in the background without you opening it

Requires a lot of effort or a special program to delete it

Is NOT required by MS for updating your computer

 

All windows based computers load certain parts of IE into the ram at startup, hence reducing the amount of ram available for other programs. This cannot be stooped simply by making another browser your default browser. MS had a chance to play nice, and they blew it. I'm sorry superchunk, MS doesn't love you as much as you love them.

 

It's a part of the operating system.

"Installed on your computer without consent

Runs in the background without you opening it

Requires a lot of effort or a special program to delete it

Is required by MS for updating your computer (if you're using XP at least)"

Hey, guess how many windows components, DLLs, etc fall under those categories? It's not about playing nice. MS considered web browsing to be integral to the PC using experience, and bundled the ability to do so by default. Most people are glad about this. Heck, I'm using firefox right now, but I would be VERY UNHAPPY if after buying a new PC, I had to drive to a friend's house with a flash drive in order to download firefox and install it.