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I think the EU is the only one who cares
I really cannot believe this is such a big deal. If people don't know how to
change their defaults. I hardly think they know about any browser but IE.
Could the argument not be made against any Linux version? I have tried
several and most only include one browser? How about Apple's OS X, last
I saw only Safari came with it. The EU has obviously been biased towards
Microsoft and Windows for the obvious reason that most computers run
Windows. I would much rather the EU spend their time fighting things
like unwanted software that comes with computers. Or the lack of good
customer support. But instead we dwell on which browser is the default?
Does Firefox not automatically change itself to the default browser when
installed?
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I think the EU is the only one who cares  jscott418 | 08/11/09
firefox does not become default upon installation  steverussell2@... | 08/11/09
While I agree...  bobiroc | 08/12/09
Outside of government...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
Default browser...  boothby | 08/11/09
You had a choice to install iTunes  Michael Kelly | 08/11/09
Actually...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
But what if I don't want IE at all?  Michael Kelly | 08/11/09
So buy Win 7...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
As long as there are bugs  Michael Kelly | 08/11/09
Hence the reason you cannot install it.  ye | 08/11/09
So install Linux...  GoodThings2Life | 08/11/09
Even with the most secure browser...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
RE: Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday  bobhaines@... | 08/11/09
I assume your running XP...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
No, MS Update still requires IE  thorgils | 08/12/09
Well... you're doing it wrong...  ShadowGIATL | 08/12/09
RE: Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday  barcodeuk | 08/11/09
I must say...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
Sure  bobiroc | 08/12/09
Um.. no they're not...  PollyProteus | 08/12/09
How do you know that's the case?  UAC nanny screen | 08/13/09
You can delete IE in Windows in Vista.  Solid Jedi Knight | 08/11/09
Care to point out that documentation?  Michael Kelly | 08/11/09
Why is it that important to you?  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
Because I don't use it and don't want cluttering on my system  Michael Kelly | 08/11/09
Negative.  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
Bunk  UAC nanny screen | 08/13/09
Never read EU anti-trust law have you?  PollyProteus | 08/12/09
Play by the rules  UAC nanny screen | 08/13/09
Whining point. (nt)  ye | 08/11/09
Why does he have to give a reason?  frgough | 08/11/09
Read...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
RE: Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday  Loverock Davidson | 08/11/09
IE6 is a pain.  CobraA1 | 08/11/09
RE: Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday  Shelendrea | 08/11/09
Shhhh....  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
Try reading the article  Loverock Davidson | 08/11/09
I did read the article  Shelendrea | 08/11/09
Thats why  Jrats_Revenge | 08/11/09
No offense...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
I respect your political Views as  Jrats_Revenge | 08/11/09
I'm one of functionality more then speed.  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
What does  Shelendrea | 08/11/09
Eh...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
Key Word there is Choose  bobiroc | 08/12/09
Riiiiiight.....  UAC nanny screen | 08/13/09
Opera lacking features?  horus9339@... | 08/16/09
RE: Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday  STBA2009 | 08/11/09
You haven't used firefox.  condelirios | 08/11/09
Hmmm...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
@STABA2009  UAC nanny screen | 08/13/09
Still laughing 8-)  horus9339@... | 08/16/09
IE8 is the best browser in the world  iHateLusers | 08/11/09
Enjoy  ThePrairiePrankster | 08/11/09
I sense sarcasim...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
We've got a live one. lol  horus9339@... | 08/16/09
Shrug, I don't care.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/11/09
WOW  Shelendrea | 08/11/09
I guess...  UAC nanny screen | 08/13/09
90% of the World don't care?  horus9339@... | 08/16/09
RE: Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday  Gis Bun | 08/11/09
IE6 support issue caused by MS themselves  croberts | 08/11/09
Why is this a headline event?  ThePrairiePrankster | 08/11/09
It's not like 500 other software programs don't do it...  ShadowGIATL | 08/11/09
Exactly  bobiroc | 08/12/09
Prime example.  ShadowGIATL | 08/12/09
I could make a list  bobiroc | 08/12/09
Oh... my favorite...  ShadowGIATL | 08/12/09
You can untick those options...  UAC nanny screen | 08/13/09
I Always Pick the Custom Install  MichP | 08/12/09
Last IE 8 Patched Hosed My Defaults  itanalyst2@... | 08/11/09
This is a NON-issue ...  mwagner@... | 08/12/09
It's an issue for the lazy MS haters.  ShadowGIATL | 08/12/09
LOL... grin  UAC nanny screen | 08/13/09
RE: Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday  cmrdecker@... | 08/12/09
IE 8 with the disappearing flash player  RobinSS1 | 08/12/09
Most likely...  ShadowGIATL | 08/12/09
could they please have the "scripts error" message pop up sooner?  hansonjb | 08/14/09
RE: Microsoft to roll out IE 8 with new defaults on Patch Tuesday  horus9339@... | 08/16/09

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