Microsoft wants MSN icons on some PCs

[bonkers325]

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Microsoft Corp. will require some computer makers to post a prominent link to its MSN Internet-access service when they ship computers loaded with Microsoft's new Windows XP software this fall, the company said.

The requirement seems to run contrary to the Redmond, Wash., company's move two weeks ago to give computer makers more flexibility in configuring their Windows XP screens. The software has been a hot-button issue in the computer industry because critics charge it comes loaded with many powerful Microsoft services that could have an unfair advantage over the competition.

 

[Shmorq]

Kind of how most of us have a MS symbol on our keyboards which gets in the way of games!:frown:

But most people already have their own ISP's so I don't think it'll be very effective except for the first time computer buyers.

 

[Double Trouble]

People generally don't believe it, but I'm telling ya, MS is really shooting itself in the foot by doing this kind of stuff, especially with the court considering how the company should be punished for what the court has already ruled to be illegal and anti-competitive behavior.

The second highest court in the land completely backed the earlier ruling that MS was engaged in heavy duty illegal activity. Now MS is proceeding with the same kind of stuff....... I think they're running through a minefield.

 

[Russ]

Right click, "delete".

Russ, NCNE

 

[Undone45]

The government is just going to kick MS in the ass for this... How stupid can they be, they just burned up their olive branch to an no structural settlement....