It appears that Microsoft would be offering competing space to browsers like Chrome, Firefox and Safari in form of a browser ballot, where users can pick and choose browsers other than IE. If the recent post in Ars is to be believed then EU has had its way with Redmond. EU commission had earlier objected [...]
China after double digit growth lasting 7-8 years is now stuttering. Q4, 2008 recorded 6.8% growth. Analysts feel 2009 may be more worrisome. Year may see growth of 5% only. After having witnessed skyrocketing growth, Chinese will find the current slowdown difficult to accept. Nation, many believe is sitting on the precipice of civil unrest [...]
Microsoft has strategically put its web browser with the Windows OS since 1996. It is no secret that Microsoft has over the years has gained from this bundling. There have been many antitrust litigation in the US and EU over Microsoft’s hegemony and their continued insistence to offer Windows OS as a bundle.
