Erik Funkenbusch wrote:
>On Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:25:44 +0000, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>>| Under the European Commission's plans, writes the WSJ, Windows users would be
>>| offered a choice between several browsers when setting up their PCs. They
>>| would also have the option of making any one of the programs their default
>>| browser. Furthermore, Microsoft would have to make contracts with PC
>>| manufacturers to ensure they did not remove the option of selecting a
>>| browser.
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>> http://www.h-online.com/open/European-Commission-considers-imposing-new-special-conditions-on-Microsoft--/news/113424
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>Wow. Irony.
Wow. Wrong again, Fuddie.
>So Microsoft is supposed to impose an uncompetitive OEM agreement in order
>to promote competition.
It's government regulation, which is bound to be "less than ideal",
but it may be necessary when dealing with the Evil Empire and its
perchant for dirty dealing.
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