

The EU calls for Microsoft to remove security features from Vista





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The basic issue here is
By Dfere on 9/13/2006 7:42:58 AM , Rating: 2
Microsoft stifles competition, but so far, has been doing it with other applications that are NOT integral to an operating system. Like Realplayer, and Netscape. I'd argue (and I think this is the basic assumption most people are making without considering), is that security IS a basic part of the operating system.

I'd argue Microsoft should not be allowed to enter other software development areas, such as gaming. Period.

I ponder that the real reason is money, as some have somewhat indicated. If Vista has improved security, this means less money for antivirus, spyware, etc and it does put businesses out of business. I just wonder, how much money, Firms in the EU make for adding slap on anti-virus programs etc, that may evaporate if MS succeeds in making a much more secure operating system ( and I SAY "IF" here people, okay)?


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