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| Time: 09:44 EST/14:44 GMT | News Source: ActiveWin.com | Posted By: Chris Hedlund | ||
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Microsoft Corp. agreed to change its Windows XP operating software to address fresh antitrust concerns that traces of programs consumers choose to hide still appear on their computer screens, the U.S. government said in a court filing. As part of its antitrust settlement with the government and 17 states, Microsoft agreed to give consumers the choice of removing links to Internet Explorer if they want to use an alternate Web browser. The company also agreed to give consumers the same choice to remove links to programs such as Windows Media Player or the Outlook Express e-mail program. The 2001 settlement, negotiated after an appeals court found that Microsoft illegally protected its Windows monopoly, also allowed computer manufacturers to promote rival programs such as RealNetwork Inc.'s RealPlayer. | ||
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| #1 By 9156 (192.55.140.2) at 6/2/2005 2:21:32 PM |
| Isnt that called "Set Program Access Defaults" released way back with Windows 2000 SP4? When will they understand, its not that the icon is there or isnt there, its that its the best option. For playing MP3's, Winamp 2.8 is still the best program, you could put Media Player, Real Player, QuickTime, Sonic, and all the other icons on the screen, but I wont use them. Same goes for browsers, and IM clients. People will use what works better for them. I use Winamp, AIM, and IE. Media Player is bloated, MSN Messenger is bloated (AIM is getting that way) and Netscape is...why do they still make it AW? And Firefox is fine, but not any better then IE, just different with different holes. How long will it take for people to understand "Compitition" is not if an icon is already on the desktop, its who makes the better product. I hate to compare cars to computers, but if there were a Chevy, Ford, Chrystler, BMW and Mercedes Benz in your driveway, which would you choose to drive? Its not about what you have access to, its about what is the best product. |
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