“Antitrust Complaints Prompt Changes to Vista”
Antitrust Complaints Prompt Changes to Vista - New York Times
I’m not quite sure how I feel about this one. On one side, Microsoft is forcing all users to use their built-in search software, shutting Google’s free (and perhaps more customer-friendly) search engine out.
On the other hand, Mac OS X uses Spotlight. What’s the difference between Vista’s search and Spotlight? Can Spotlight be turned off? If not, why isn’t Apple also a part of this battle?
I’m not sure what this has to do with antitrust. I thought antitrust was giving consumers no choice when it comes to buying something - no competition. But the consumer has already made the choice (however good or bad) to buy Vista. Could I file an antitrust complaint because my Dell printer doesn’t work with HP ink cartridges?
But - if I own a piece of software, I expect there to be an “advanced” mode in which I can configure settings and toggle features on and off. Come on Microsoft - just give your users an option, and let’s quit wasting everyone’s money in court.