| Alby_da_Wolf said: ^^ Apple hasn't a monopolistic share, and their OS isn't installed on almost 90% of PC's. And AFAIK, they don't tie their browser strictly to the OS, so choosing another has no side effects. |
The monopolistic nature is irrelevant long term. Saying it is ok because they are less popular is nonsense. Either this was done to protect the consumer, or it was done to screw Microsoft. If it was to protect consumers then it should affect all relevant companies regardless. The iPod also has a monopolistic share. Shouldn't that face the exact same restrictions?
Further, if it is just browser integration then why the ruling? Microsoft allowing the other to access critical system updates is enough yes? So long as there is no limit on what browsers can do, then there should be no need to include other options. Yet that is not what this was about. Instead they are forced to promote the competition. None of your complaints are at all resolved by this.
