On Tue, Jul 15, 2003 at 04:35:37PM +1000, Ryan Sabir wrote: > MS> completely finished and IE for Windows will only be available as part of the > MS> OS from now on. There may be some security patches etc... but no more public > > This is the bit that I don't really get.. > > Didn't Microsoft get pooped on by the US DOJ for this very reason? We > all heard this talk about how Microsoft is in big trouble and was > going to have to pay major fines for non-competitive behaviour.. and > now they have completely absorbed their browser into the OS... > > What chance does that give the other browser makers out there?
Take a look at: http://www.evolt.org/article/Browser_Wars_II_The_Saga_Continues/25/60181/index.html In short: Explorer's such a bloated bug-ridden mess, they *can't* patch it, it'll take a complete rewrite. Cheers Paul Haddon Technical Services Manager Formstar Print Technologies --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MX Downunder AsiaPac DevCon - http://mxdu.com/
