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Users won as a result of the proceedings of the European Commission against Microsoft
December 16, 2009 - Oslo, Norway
The company Opera Software today announced the victory of Internet users around the world as a result of the completed European Commission consideration of the case on the legality of installing IE browser on Windows operating systems by default. Now, Microsoft will offer Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 users a web browser selection screen. In December 2007, Opera Software asked the European Commission to investigate the abuse of Microsoft by its dominant position in the operating system market to promote Internet Explorer using Windows.
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The new screen will allow users to easily select and install alternative Internet Explorer browsers - safer, faster and more compliant with open web standards. The ability to choose a browser is another step towards a unified and universal Web space, to equal access to the Internet.
“This decision can be called a victory for open web standards that are necessary for the further development of the Internet and future innovations on the Web,” said Jon von Tetzchner, head of Opera Software. - Opera has always been an apologist for web standards that open up equal access to the Web at any time, from anywhere and using any device. We believe that the results of the proceedings and the decision of the EU confirm the correctness of our mission. "
After actively investigating the problem of promoting IE at the request of Opera, which was sent to the EU in 2007, the European Commission accepted Microsoft’s proposal to install a browser selection screen, and it came to a final. The selection screen agreement is concluded for a period of five years. Every six months, the effectiveness of this solution will be studied further. The selection screen is currently available only to European users.
“The days were gone when companies had to compromise and work with only a limited set of standards to keep users,” said Håkon Wium Lie, CTO of Opera Software. “The selection screen will give users access to the best browsers with maximum support for open web standards.”
Chronology of the investigation of the case of Microsoft in the European Commission
December 15, 2007 - Opera makes an antitrust complaint in the EU, demanding that Microsoft provide consumers with the ability to use browsers that are compatible with open web standards. So began the investigation, which eventually lasted two years.
January 17, 2009 - The European Commission found Microsoft guilty of the illegal installation of IE by default browser in the Windows operating system.
February 9, 2009 - The European Commission approved the Mozilla Foundation’s claim to join the antitrust case against Microsoft.
February 25, 2009 - Google announced its intention to join the antitrust case against Microsoft.
April 28, 2009 - Microsoft formally applied to the European Commission regarding antitrust proceedings. The company has promised to make Windows 7 more compatible with the standards and provide for the possibility of disabling Internet Explorer.
June 12, 2009 - Microsoft’s proposal did not satisfy the European Commission. Opera said Microsoft’s initiative is “too small and too late.” Opera supported the European Commission by proposing to implement the ability to select a browser or to provide Windows browsers other than IE in the choice of hardware manufacturers.
July 24, 2009 - Microsoft agreed with the choice of browsers.
October 7, 2009 - Microsoft is starting to test a new browser selection screen in Europe.
Today - the European Commission is completing an investigation, and users are given the opportunity to choose the best compatible standards browser for Windows.
About Opera Software ASA
The company Opera Software ASA has opened up new possibilities for viewing web pages on PCs, mobile phones and other Internet devices. The cross-platform browser technology developed by Opera is known for its functionality, compliance with open web standards and small size. At the same time, it provides users with fast, secure and dynamic Internet access. The main office of Opera Software is located in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the exchange code OPERA. More information is available at: www.opera.com
useful links
Official blog, Russian-speaking community Opera: my.opera.com/russian
Opera's blog on Habrahabr.ru: habrahabr.ru/company/opera
Community Opera in the social network VKontakte.ru: vkontakte.ru/club15122
Make the Internet better! “Choose Opera” blog [EN]: www.chooseopera.com
Opera's microblog on Twitter [EN]: www.twitter.com/opera
December 16, 2009 - Oslo, Norway
The company Opera Software today announced the victory of Internet users around the world as a result of the completed European Commission consideration of the case on the legality of installing IE browser on Windows operating systems by default. Now, Microsoft will offer Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 users a web browser selection screen. In December 2007, Opera Software asked the European Commission to investigate the abuse of Microsoft by its dominant position in the operating system market to promote Internet Explorer using Windows.
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The new screen will allow users to easily select and install alternative Internet Explorer browsers - safer, faster and more compliant with open web standards. The ability to choose a browser is another step towards a unified and universal Web space, to equal access to the Internet.
“This decision can be called a victory for open web standards that are necessary for the further development of the Internet and future innovations on the Web,” said Jon von Tetzchner, head of Opera Software. - Opera has always been an apologist for web standards that open up equal access to the Web at any time, from anywhere and using any device. We believe that the results of the proceedings and the decision of the EU confirm the correctness of our mission. "
After actively investigating the problem of promoting IE at the request of Opera, which was sent to the EU in 2007, the European Commission accepted Microsoft’s proposal to install a browser selection screen, and it came to a final. The selection screen agreement is concluded for a period of five years. Every six months, the effectiveness of this solution will be studied further. The selection screen is currently available only to European users.
“The days were gone when companies had to compromise and work with only a limited set of standards to keep users,” said Håkon Wium Lie, CTO of Opera Software. “The selection screen will give users access to the best browsers with maximum support for open web standards.”
Chronology of the investigation of the case of Microsoft in the European Commission
December 15, 2007 - Opera makes an antitrust complaint in the EU, demanding that Microsoft provide consumers with the ability to use browsers that are compatible with open web standards. So began the investigation, which eventually lasted two years.
January 17, 2009 - The European Commission found Microsoft guilty of the illegal installation of IE by default browser in the Windows operating system.
February 9, 2009 - The European Commission approved the Mozilla Foundation’s claim to join the antitrust case against Microsoft.
February 25, 2009 - Google announced its intention to join the antitrust case against Microsoft.
April 28, 2009 - Microsoft formally applied to the European Commission regarding antitrust proceedings. The company has promised to make Windows 7 more compatible with the standards and provide for the possibility of disabling Internet Explorer.
June 12, 2009 - Microsoft’s proposal did not satisfy the European Commission. Opera said Microsoft’s initiative is “too small and too late.” Opera supported the European Commission by proposing to implement the ability to select a browser or to provide Windows browsers other than IE in the choice of hardware manufacturers.
July 24, 2009 - Microsoft agreed with the choice of browsers.
October 7, 2009 - Microsoft is starting to test a new browser selection screen in Europe.
Today - the European Commission is completing an investigation, and users are given the opportunity to choose the best compatible standards browser for Windows.
About Opera Software ASA
The company Opera Software ASA has opened up new possibilities for viewing web pages on PCs, mobile phones and other Internet devices. The cross-platform browser technology developed by Opera is known for its functionality, compliance with open web standards and small size. At the same time, it provides users with fast, secure and dynamic Internet access. The main office of Opera Software is located in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the exchange code OPERA. More information is available at: www.opera.com
useful links
Official blog, Russian-speaking community Opera: my.opera.com/russian
Opera's blog on Habrahabr.ru: habrahabr.ru/company/opera
Community Opera in the social network VKontakte.ru: vkontakte.ru/club15122
Make the Internet better! “Choose Opera” blog [EN]: www.chooseopera.com
Opera's microblog on Twitter [EN]: www.twitter.com/opera
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/78463/
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