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I don't think Opera's claim is as far-fetched as you make out. I think that it's absolutely right that Microsoft's gaining an unfair advantage over the competition by shipping IE with Windows. Think about it - if Windows didn't come with a browser and you actually had to choose one rather than just sitting with what you've already got, how many people would choose IE? A tiny number. IE is an awful browser.

Having said that, you're right about there being problems to shipping an OS without a web browser - how would people download a browser in the first place? Although I'm sure you could just place links to the installer files on the desktop, or use Windows explorer to browse ftp.

Also, remember that Microsoft has already been forced to stop bundling Windows Media Player with Windows, so don't count think that the motion won't even be considered.

I do hate it when companies use the fact that you've bought one of their products to force you to use more of their products. Like Apple forcing people to use iTunes after buying an iPod, I think it's disgraceful and any attempts to halt that kind of behaviour will be applauded by me.
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It really would be great to have choice in Web Browsers, Opera is a great  DonnieBoy | 12/13/07
There is a choice  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
Nope. Corporations to not want two browsers that might have to be updated  DonnieBoy | 12/13/07
They don't have to use two  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
They have to keep TWO updated, patched, and tested. They also have TWO that  DonnieBoy | 12/13/07
Not really  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
No, you can not prevent IE from being used, if it is installed it is a  DonnieBoy | 12/13/07
Which is all transparent  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
I don't mind  nova81426 | 12/13/07
Still, wouldn't it be great to not have IE a forced install on all Windows  DonnieBoy | 12/13/07
U dont need IE for WGA  galileon | 12/13/07
RE: Opera files complaint against Microsoft  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
Regarding Standards  nova81426 | 12/13/07
Stanadards are just guidelines  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
IE "just fine" ??  robert.paul@... | 12/13/07
Yes it is  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
Huh?  nova81426 | 12/13/07
Wha?  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
Wha Wha?  that one geek | 12/13/07
You have it wrong  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
Not so fast...  kyokan | 12/13/07
I'm just stating whats really happening  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
Don't worry, OEMs would make sure that a browser was installed. The only  DonnieBoy | 12/13/07
Microsoft saved the OEMs a step  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
Better: Microsoft FORCES a choice on OEMs. Once they make the disk image,  DonnieBoy | 12/13/07
No one is being FORCED  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
why not include firefox  galileon | 12/13/07
Extra functionality  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
Active X???  galileon | 12/13/07
You call it a bug, many businesses call it a feature  Loverock Davidson | 12/13/07
Opera will have to become a class action suit then  Boot_Agnostic | 12/13/07
IE and WiMPy are just the beginning!!  NonZealot | 12/13/07
RE: Opera files complaint against Microsoft  r0n1n812 | 12/13/07
It's not a weak argument at all  kyokan | 12/14/07
Opinion  Boot_Agnostic | 12/14/07
RE: Opera files complaint against Microsoft  fewiii | 12/16/07

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