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Old 06-13-09, 09:55 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by Letum View Post
Why would whoever is selling the OEM always choose IE, given the choice?
Because having IE installed means no compatibility problems with the OS, the programs and of course web sites. Some services such as STEAM require IE.
And its not the only one. So you see that from a customer oriented point of view the OEM really has no choice as to what browser install.
And thats precisely the reason that Microsoft shifted the choice on the OEM, ignoring the EU complaints. Pretty devilish is you ask me, but the EU will come even harder on Microsoft.
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