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This seems to be the latest news. Hopefully I did not miss somebody else already posting it.
http://community.winsupersite.com/bl...-editions.aspx
guess they catch on fast: Expense accounts in the spotlight – what will be the cost? - Network Europe
Personally I don't care if IE is included or if media player is included.
What I care about is how tightly integrated into the OS they are and if I can remove them or not.
I use firefox and creative media source. The biggest problem with IE and media player is the fact that they cannot be easily removed. You get stuck with 2 browsers and you get stuck with security issues because IE is there and leaves a vulnerability unless removed.
I was able to remove IE on XP but it was way to much work for the average guy to be able to do it.
I had originally planned to import the EU version of 7 to avoid IE but it looks like I will not be able to do that now.
It is good for most EU pre order buyers , because they now get the full retail key - not the E key.
It is something for the EU and the other browsers - at least the public will be made aware there are alternatives.
I suspect very few average punters will respond to that ballot screen - it is easier for them to stick with what is already installed.
There is probably a way to remove IE 8 with dism.