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Microsoft’s reworked browser ballot offer might get the nod from EU

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In the past, Microsoft has been penalized heavily by the European Commission for thwarting browser competition by bundling IE along with Windows copies. Not to attract unwanted attention and further fine from the EU Commission, Microsoft decided to launch Windows 7 E Editions without the IE browser. However, just a month before the official launch Microsoft announced regular SKUs will be shipped in Europe but will come with a ballot option, allowing the users to install a browser of their choice.

Unsurprisingly, Opera and Google complained about such a decision but now, Microsoft have come up with a revised browser ballot solution.

Microsoft made two changes in the system – first being the order of the browser to be displayed randomly and secondly, the presentation of the ballot screen will be as neutral as possible.

We’re not sure what will be the impact on the competitors but Reuters reckons EU Commission could give the decision in favor of the Redmond-based company.

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