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The European Commission's decision to force Microsoft to "unbundle" its media player from Windows raises questions about the software maker's plans to integrate search technology... "We've got a precedent that says . . . bundling is not acceptable in some circumstances. If it could apply to media player, it could be applied to other technologies."
Well, it sure is cause for reflection up in Redmond. What will MS do now?
But Europe is a huge market, and an important consideration in terms of producing a product that can launched without setting off a half billion dollar fire.
That said, I have never understood the problem with M$ developing an integrated product. I do not see auto manufacturers getting hauled into anit-trust courts because they dare to include radios, airbags and leather upholstery as part of the package. It is often the feature set that sells a product.
I use Opera on my XP box because it is a better browser with a better feature set. Kind of like upgrading the stereo in my car.
I still use Google for my searching (in most cases), and will most likely continue to do so until something better is developed.
Even if M$ integrates some form of search in their OS.
WBF
