Because links are universally accepted as interoperable between all devices and their browsers. Now MS wants to create links that serve the same purpose as a re

Because links are universally accepted as interoperable between all devices and their browsers. Now MS wants to create links that serve the same purpose as a regular link yet can only be opened by the edge browser. Clearly microsoft thinks they're getting something out of it and you've already bought their license, now you're also forced to use edge even if you dont realise it or want it.