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Microsoft Facing European Sanctions
Shakrai writes "CNN and Money Magazine are reporting that a draft decision by the EU committee overseeing the Microsoft investigation appears to recommend fairly severe sanctions against our favorite software company. The article states that the ruling will likely force Microsoft to offer a second version of Windows without 'built-in audiovisual software' (Windows Media Player) for EU customers. While this sounds like a good thing, the article also mentions that Microsoft has an appeals process and will likely get an injunction against enforcement while they pursue said appeal, which may take years."
The cost of Windows is enough in itself, but now she will have to fork out for a media player too.
Come on /.ers lets do it for Mum, lets start a fund. Video for Mums
Please give generously.
Thankyou and God Bless!
In related news Microsoft are forced to remove notepad, calculator and the taskbar clock from Windows, since they compete with similar products on the market.
Martin
I'm sure the average windows user wouldn't want to have to play around with selecting/installing $SOFTWARE
Then the average windows user shouldn't have bought a computer.
You can save space. Or you can save time. Don't ever count on saving both at once. -- First Law of Algorithmic Analisys
If Microsoft designed my car radio/CD player would be essential part of my car! If I remove the radio, the engine would not run.
Religion is the main cause of atheism.
Neither is MS. Hate them though we will, as long as they have competition, they cannot, by definition, have a monopoly.
Why on earth wouldn't I want windows to play back videos fresh out of the box.
Maybe you run a business, and don't want your workers playing around with stupid video clips their brother-in-law emailed them.