Topic: Opera sues Microsoft in the EU over IE

[micah]

http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=7332

Opera sues Microsoft in the EU over IE, Windows bundle; CTO makes Web standards case

Opera Software said Thursday it is filing a complaint against Microsoft in the European Union alleging the software giant is abusing its power and tying Internet Explorer to the Windows operating system. Opera also has a beef about Microsoft’s support for Web standards.

In its complaint, Opera argues that:

    “Microsoft is abusing its dominant position by tying its browser, Internet Explorer, to the Windows operating system and by hindering interoperability by not following accepted Web standards. Opera has requested the Commission to take the necessary actions to compel Microsoft to give consumers a real choice and to support open Web standards in Internet Explorer.”

Opera argues that Microsoft hasn’t adhered to its own public statements about supporting Web standards. Opera alleges that Microsoft has tried to “embrace, extend and extinguish” these standards. For good measure, Opera’s complaint dings Microsoft on trying to control standards, increasing support cost and exposing users to security risks.

So its another stab at the "bundled monopoly" suit which seems to do well in the EU but I like how they also point out that IE doesn't support web standards!  LOL.

[drakkenkorin]

When I first read the title I thought it said

"Oprah sues Microsoft in the EU over IE"

[Steve]

Isn't that the same reason why Netscape sued them?

Partially.

[micah]

FYI, Norris is endorsing Mike Huckabee

[Steve]

like that matters, hes chuck norris.