Windows 7 - Microsoft seeking feedback for Internet Explorer 9

saverio · 07-20-2009

I suppose you're right Sven, but also I'm not saying that they should advertise, just include. If nothing else initial studies and info fedback would provide them with data of exactly which one is installed, and therefore allow then=m to home in on the why's and benefits of a particular browser - and make IE a better product because of it.

Muad Dib · 07-20-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by saverio

I suppose you're right Sven, but also I'm not saying that they should advertise, just include. If nothing else initial studies and info fedback would provide them with data of exactly which one is installed, and therefore allow then=m to home in on the why's and benefits of a particular browser - and make IE a better product because of it.

MS is not going to advertise for or promote their competition.

What happened in the EU battle was the "law of un-intended consequences".

Suppose MS had compromised and allowed a selection of browsers for the user? Let's say FF, Opera and Safari..... then along comes Chrome so MS must include Chrome or get sued.... then along comes "Browser ABC" created by 3 guys in a garage. Now MS must include that or get sued again....

MS made the right call and chose not to expose themselves to even MORE anti-trust/monopoly lawsuits.