Tom, I'm sorry, but you just dont get it. My whole purpose in writing to
the list was to point out an example where they *are* most definitely
forcing you to use Edge. If you want to use Cortana and find something
on the web. Of course you don't have to use this feature and no, I'm not
having a coronary about it as you like to say, but you are wrong.
Microsoft has already done it. You can not change this behavior. Hell,
they were trying to upgrade peoples computer with Win 10 a while ago
whether they wanted it or not. Remember that?
So when you say that MS can't force you to use their browsers or
anything else, that's simply not true! They already have and will
probably do this kind of thing more in the future.
ngston wrote:
Stephen,
I apologize for returning your attack. I should have turned the other
cheek.
I'll ask you one very simple question. Can you give me one single real
world reason how lack of access to Edge today is impairing your
ability to work or use your computer?
I'll take your word that some apps can use only Edge. But in the real
world Windows apps are a joke. And yes, Microsoft can make Edge the
default for searching using their start menu in their operating
system. They have every right to do so. It does not hinder anyone in
any way.
Microsoft will eventually make Edge accessible. They cannot force you
to use Edge, which they are not doing now. That was settled in court
many years ago. If you're irate because you can't use an app, what can
I say? This is the world of blindness wherein this is common
regardless of the platform you're on.
From Microsoft:
"Internet Explorer 11 will be supported for the life of Windows 7,
Windows 8.1, and Windows 10."
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/End-of-IE-support
It will be years before everyone is on Windows 10. And it's the only
place Edge is available.
Regarding your stream of personal insults? I'm a programmer for the
North American division of a German fiber optic company as well as the
town I live in. This is why I'm on a computer all day. I have
compassion for those who are unemployed. It is very difficult for a
blind person to find work in this world regardless of their
qualifications. Life is not and never will be fair to all.
I apologize for the initial statement of my opinion, but only to you.
I had no idea that such a simple message, prefaced in the way it was,
could wreak such havoc. Please hit Delete whenever you see my name on
a message. Or better yet, create a filter to dump me in the trash.
Regards,
Tom
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