I don't think my logic is off here. Thats just my point. The fact is you have these politicans making technical decisions that they know nothing about. Media Player was wrong and so is this.
I'm for open standards just as much as the next guy. But arguing that a private company must comply with that belief is wrong. MS business practices have been shady to say the least but this is the wrong way to fix that. Is this the logic?
1) MS makes a shitty / poor documented product.
2) Everyone buys it
3) Sue MS until they fix it
4) Make some cash in the process.
I don't buy any of Microsoft's bullshit but I still don't think this isn't going to help consumers anywhere.
A Good example: The EU made Microsoft build a new version of XP without Media Player. I read something like.005% of consumers bought that version. Interesting, people in the EU really give a shit about this.
I'm not usually on Microsoft's side but screw the EU on this one. This is a simple case of extortion. I mean there is no downside to fine a US company. They are fining MSFT just because they can and its somewhat fashionable to do so.
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This is nice and all but if you want to donate $200 do it here:
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Wow this guy is really a visionary. A 6 year old could write that article.
Sure they are following the rules they they set. Really tough to do that... How does the US Law have anything to do with this??
I don't think my logic is off here. Thats just my point. The fact is you have these politicans making technical decisions that they know nothing about. Media Player was wrong and so is this. I'm for open standards just as much as the next guy. But arguing that a private company must comply with that belief is wrong. MS business practices have been shady to say the least but this is the wrong way to fix that. Is this the logic? 1) MS makes a shitty / poor documented product. 2) Everyone buys it 3) Sue MS until they fix it 4) Make some cash in the process.
I don't buy any of Microsoft's bullshit but I still don't think this isn't going to help consumers anywhere.
.005% of consumers bought that version. Interesting, people in the EU really give a shit about this.
A Good example: The EU made Microsoft build a new version of XP without Media Player. I read something like
I'm not usually on Microsoft's side but screw the EU on this one. This is a simple case of extortion. I mean there is no downside to fine a US company. They are fining MSFT just because they can and its somewhat fashionable to do so.