Microsoft prohibits Firefox from running on Windows 8 RT

The software giant is being condemned to limit users' choice of browsers on the latest operating system based on ARM processors.

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Metro interface on Windows 8.

Mozilla, the company that developed the Firefox browser, complained about the blog that Microsoft is planning to let Firefox work only on the Metro interface. As for classic mode, users only have the option of Internet Explorer. In addition to Firefox, other software like Google Chrome, Apple Safari or Opera are likely to fall into the same situation.

"Just giving a single browser permission to the operating system is action that prevents competition, innovation and leads to a dark technology era," said Harvey Anderson, Mozilla's law expert, to the website. Cnet.

Microsoft has not yet made a prior comment. Their Internet Explorer browser has reduced its market share over the past few years due to fierce competition by rivals Firefox and Chrome. In July 2008, Microsoft held up to 70% of Internet Explorer users, but currently less than 50%.