"What else are you interested in knowing about Windows 7 E?"
itpro_z | 06/18/09
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No it won't
NoThomas | 06/18/09
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Not what I read
itpro_z | 06/18/09
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You mean OEM's or retail?
NoThomas | 06/18/09
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3-4 browsers
zdneter0000 | 06/18/09
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You could be right...
NoThomas | 06/19/09
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AV?
James T. Kirk | 06/19/09
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@ John E Wahd
NoThomas | 06/19/09
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How about Google Chrome?
Bozzer | 06/19/09
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They'll introduce errors and say it's because it's IE-less.
fr0thy2 | 06/22/09
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I don't think so
wolf_z | 06/18/09
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Choice is a funny thing...
Bozzer | 06/19/09
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Windows 7 E is the only version that will be available, so, that will be
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Yes, but...
itpro_z | 06/18/09
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We do not know the final settlement, but, the EU will be very unlikely to
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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And who's going to judge?
wolf_z | 06/18/09
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It will not be hard to design some standards for minimum functionality and
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!
de-void | 06/18/09
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Re
BOSS4908 | 06/18/09
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Browser makers would just have to show that they have a team to patch
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Do they.
de-void | 06/18/09
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And who pays for all the work involved
BroGnorik | 06/18/09
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The browsers will not be built into Windows, there will be a ballot screen
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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They came with the stupid idea...
windozefreak | 06/18/09
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Maybe you should work on Microsoft's legal team. Just tell the Europeans
DonnieBoy | 06/19/09
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Once again Donnieboy,
rtk | 06/19/09
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Who pays?
dgrainge | 06/18/09
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But this isn't MS' job to police the European Software industry's ability .
de-void | 06/18/09
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@Donnie - Having a monopoly is NOT illegal
de-void | 06/18/09
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What exactly is
LegendsOfBatman | 06/18/09
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Don't worry, they have plenty of people in Europe to work out what is
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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What monopoly?
itpro_z | 06/18/09
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Even the US, a seven judge panel UNANIMOUSLY found MS to have a monopoly
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Sorry, but NO!
de-void | 06/18/09
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I suggest you read up on antitrust law and market definitions. Microsoft is
DonnieBoy | 06/19/09
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EU == Monopoly
Rama.NET | 06/19/09
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MS has a monopoly on pre-installed software
prof123 | 06/21/09
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@Donnie ... Apple DOES have a monopoly ...
de-void | 06/22/09
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@prof123 - Utter garbage ...
de-void | 06/22/09
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de-void you're missing the point
prof123 | 06/23/09
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You should consider starting a new thread for this question.
Looks Confused | 06/18/09
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I would but
LegendsOfBatman | 06/20/09
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@nizuse: I know
Rama.NET | 06/19/09
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No I'm not.
nizuse | 06/19/09
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Sorry, Donnie,...
itpro_z | 06/18/09
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Well, or course monopolies hate being regulated and hate having to comply
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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See above: What monopoly? nt
itpro_z | 06/18/09
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See above, MS is not even THAT stupid.
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Donnie, you're talking past, I'm talking present
itpro_z | 06/18/09
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Look MS is not even trying to claim that they do not have a monopoly now.
DonnieBoy | 06/19/09
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Microsoft Could...
windozefreak | 06/18/09
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No, because the WMP-free version of ...
mwagner@... | 06/19/09
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I am sure there is more to it then just deleting Iexplore.exe
NoThomas | 06/18/09
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It also needs to reset the default browser
Michael Kelly | 06/18/09
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And ...
de-void | 06/18/09
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RE: More questions (and even a few answers) about Windows 7 E
jimgetten@... | 06/18/09
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No, But, yes
LegendsOfBatman | 06/18/09
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Still, MS illegally created dependencies on their rendering engine.
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Library dependancies are not illegal
Michael Kelly | 06/18/09
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Sounds like a shell game to me. You build a complete application as an API,
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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No wonder you come across as clueless
wolf_z | 06/18/09
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Yes, that would be very simple for MS, just call everything an OS service,
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Actually they are.
wolf_z | 06/18/09
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From one wolf to another...
Wolfie2K3 | 06/18/09
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And, to avoid competing on the merits, MS will just call everything part of
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Which is why they went after IE and WMP
Michael Kelly | 06/18/09
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I see more gripe in your posts. n/t
Rama.NET | 06/19/09
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Why?
itpro_z | 06/18/09
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The rendering engine really is the main component of the browser. Letting
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Come on Donnie, surely you can't be THAT dumb?
de-void | 06/18/09
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Those apps depend on the MS rendering engine because of the illegal
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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That's just *dumb*, Donnie
wolf_z | 06/18/09
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Yes, there is a line to be drawn as to what is part of the OS and what is
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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No, they won't.
wolf_z | 06/18/09
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Insulting the Europeans will NOT help. They will employ the people
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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Here's a hint Donnie
rtk | 06/18/09
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Hint for rtk
nizuse | 06/19/09
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Donnie - you're right and you're wrong.
Wolfie2K3 | 06/18/09
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Well, the fines are not even a drop in the bucket compared to the GNP of
DonnieBoy | 06/18/09
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@Donnie: Law enforcement? Give us a break...
Wolfie2K3 | 06/19/09
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Really. Where is that line?
de-void | 06/18/09
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Don't worry, they will make a judgment, but, in any case, MS can n NOT just
DonnieBoy | 06/19/09
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The funny part, no one will buy it.
No_Ax_to_Grind | 06/18/09
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Actually, many people will...
JoeMama_z | 06/18/09
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They'll 'have' to...
preacherx | 06/18/09
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Google gets the set itself as the Default Homepage on ALL new PC's!
Bozzer | 06/19/09
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But
jdbukis@... | 06/19/09
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Now that would be like biting the teat that feeds them..
Wolfie2K3 | 06/19/09
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Opera are hoping that their income ...
de-void | 06/22/09
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More crapware
itpro_z | 06/20/09
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The Funny Part Is, None Of Your Predictions Have Come True
itanalyst2@... | 06/19/09
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In the Wonderful World of NoAxe
nizuse | 06/19/09
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RE: More questions (and even a few answers) about Windows 7 E
mthakershi1 | 06/18/09
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You are missing the point
prof123 | 06/21/09
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What an interesting analogy
NonZealot | 06/21/09
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OK, you're not very clever so let me explain..
prof123 | 06/23/09
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Like shopping for a Ford Car at Chevy Dealership.
Rama.NET | 06/21/09
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What is ILLEGAL
dlopp | 06/18/09
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The EU is being stupid.
Keywalker4God | 06/18/09
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Why is it being stupid by levelling the playing field?
Bozzer | 06/19/09
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Indeed.
magallanes | 06/19/09
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And MS has abandoned IE6
Bozzer | 06/19/09
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Then EU and Opera will sue Google for a change
Rama.NET | 06/19/09
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Twaddle
thammr | 06/18/09
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RE: More questions (and even a few answers) about Windows 7 E
windozefreak | 06/18/09
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I won't boycott Opera.
James T. Kirk | 06/19/09
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I already stopped buying European goods
Rama.NET | 06/19/09
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FYI Iexplorer is for free..
magallanes | 06/19/09
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RE: More questions (and even a few answers) about Windows 7 E
sparkle farkle | 06/19/09
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Why can't people just appreciate IE?
lindeysw8r | 06/19/09
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@@nizuse: You are.
Rama.NET | 06/19/09
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The story of mankind
nizuse | 06/19/09
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I agree
Rama.NET | 06/19/09
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When can I get Windows 7 E in North America?
mheartwood | 06/22/09
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yup
rtk | 06/22/09
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Or ... buy Win7 and uninstall IE yourself.
de-void | 06/22/09
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