Windows 7 Windows 7 to be shipped in Europe sans IE

[Master Chief]

Windows 7 to be shipped in Europe sans Internet Explorer

Microsoft has responded to the EU's antitrust investigation into its bundling of its browser with Windows by deciding to ship Windows 7 in Europe without Internet Explorer 8 installed. Say hello to the spiritual successor of Windows XP N: Windows 7 E.

Windows 7 to be shipped in Europe sans Internet Explorer - Ars Technica

 

[Master Chief]

At this point, MS has agreed to take IE out and ship without a browser, but the EU still wants them to put another browser in (FF, Chrome, etc.)

 

[Chuts]

I don't know if you guys remember, but a few years ago, there was a big brouhaha about Microsoft not providing a way to uninstall IE for those who wanted to use another browser and get rid of the space taken up by IE. This was before large hard drives became so cheap and plentiful.

 

[whoosh]

I don't know if you guys remember, but a few years ago, there was a big brouhaha about Microsoft not providing a way to uninstall IE for those who wanted to use another browser and get rid of the space taken up by IE. This was before large hard drives became so cheap and plentiful.

Yes I remember that Methods were found to remove IE

 

[davehc]

Well, the circus continues. Blame Norway/Opera.
EU to pursue antitrust case, despite Windows 7 E - Ars Technica

 

[peter2108]

for me no problem, I'm using the Firefox anyway....