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Correct me if I'm wrong here: Microsoft is trying to get the default browser on the most popular desktop operating system, which they constantly try to foist up

Correct me if I'm wrong here: Microsoft is trying to get the default browser on the most popular desktop operating system, which they constantly try to foist upon users with every dark pattern in the book, a special exemption from DMA rules so that they can continue harassing and tricking users into using it? And they believe that it deserves this exemption because despite their best efforts users still refuse to use their browser when not forced to (web analytics report low Edge marketshare).

jsnell 3y ago
They don't need to believe this deserves an exemption to argue for one. It's a low risk, high reward for them. The worst that can happen is that their application is rejected. The best that can happen is that they get a massive competitive edge worth billions.
- tehbeard 3y ago
  Is it low risk? Is trying to weasel word via lawyer not just more fuel to the fire of an anti-trust lawsuit?
  - tempodox 3y ago
    We can only dream…
onlyrealcuzzo 3y ago
It is quite hysterical when the 2nd largest company in the world pretends like it can't compete - and not that they'd rather get handouts because it isn't worth it to them to make the investment - especially when they can just beg for handouts like a dog instead. The fact that this behavior is normalized is really pathetic. Microsoft should be ashamed of themselves. Instead they're proud that they took an opportunity to seek a handout. Maybe I'm naive thinking there was a world in which large companies ever had a shred of dignity - but if there was such a time - I wish the corporate world would revert back to it.
- hulitu 3y ago
  > Maybe I'm naive thinking there was a world in which large companies ever had a shred of dignity If they had "a shred of dignity", they would not bribe every government official in sight.
hulitu 3y ago
> on the most popular desktop operating system I guess the correct formulation will be "on the monopoly desktop operating system". I don't use Windows because i like it. I use it because my employer gives no other choice.

jsnell 3y ago

They don't need to believe this deserves an exemption to argue for one. It's a low risk, high reward for them. The worst that can happen is that their application is rejected. The best that can happen is that they get a massive competitive edge worth billions.

tehbeard 3y ago
Is it low risk? Is trying to weasel word via lawyer not just more fuel to the fire of an anti-trust lawsuit?
- tempodox 3y ago
  We can only dream…

onlyrealcuzzo 3y ago

It is quite hysterical when the 2nd largest company in the world pretends like it can't compete - and not that they'd rather get handouts because it isn't worth it to them to make the investment - especially when they can just beg for handouts like a dog instead. The fact that this behavior is normalized is really pathetic. Microsoft should be ashamed of themselves. Instead they're proud that they took an opportunity to seek a handout. Maybe I'm naive thinking there was a world in which large companies ever had a shred of dignity - but if there was such a time - I wish the corporate world would revert back to it.

hulitu 3y ago
> Maybe I'm naive thinking there was a world in which large companies ever had a shred of dignity If they had "a shred of dignity", they would not bribe every government official in sight.

hulitu 3y ago

> on the most popular desktop operating system I guess the correct formulation will be "on the monopoly desktop operating system". I don't use Windows because i like it. I use it because my employer gives no other choice.