Windows 8 pinched Firefox, but it is not necessarily wrong

Mozilla is accusing Microsoft of not allowing Firefox to enter the traditional interface of the Windows 8 version of the ARM-based tablet, but based on the relevant rules it is difficult to conclude that Microsoft violated.

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The European Commission representative answered on Computerworld not to allow Microsoft to violate the rules on the right to choose the browser of Windows users.

This provision dates back to 2009, forcing Microsoft to provide users with several alternatives to Internet Explorer in their operating system. In case of violation, Microsoft will be fined 10% of annual income.

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Firefox has not been treated equally in Windows RT (Cnmeonline illustration).

In the US, the Senate Antitrust Committee also began investigating allegations from Mozilla.
The problem is, the regulations force Microsoft to not prevent competing browsers from being drafted from the " pre-tablet" period, so it may not be applicable to Windows 8, the operating system can operate on Common computers and devices running ARM processors - The Verge writes.

It is not known whether ARM processor devices are listed as personal computers. Particularly in the US, the regulations only refer to Intel-based personal computers, so there is no effect on devices running ARM chips.

Previously, Mozilla, Firefox browser developer, confirmed Windows RT - Windows 8 version for devices running ARM chips - does not allow browsers other than Internet Explorer to run in the traditional interface (distinguished from Metro interface). ). Mozilla believes there is a violation of competition principles. Complaints of Mozilla are Goolge, Chrome browser developer, favored.

Windows 8 will be sold by the end of 2012. In addition to the version for tablets, there will be three versions for computers running the x86 architecture processor. In these versions, in the traditional interface, third-party browsers are still supported.