Browser makers demand screen time
Creators of small web browsers want their software to be given more prominence on the browser option screen on Microsoft platforms. There have been 6 software companies that have complained to the EU stating that many users do not realise their programs are on offer. The 12 web browsers that users have to scroll to the right to access are Avant, Chrome, Firefox, Flock, Green Browser, Internet Explorer, K-meleon, Maxthon, Opera, Safari, Sleipnir and Slim. The choice is being offerd as part of a settlement of an anti-trust case by the European Commission against Microsoft.
The browser choice screen has been drawn up to be compliant with the deal agreed with the European Commission, Microsoft have confirmed. Reports have shown that the choice screen is leading to a significant rise in the number of people using other browsers than Internet Explorer. In particular Opera said that it had seen downloads of its browser increase threefold since the choice screen was first offered.