Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 20th Jun 2007 09:36 UTC, submitted by Deron
Windows Microsoft agreed Tuesday to make changes to the desktop search feature in Windows Vista in an effort to assuage Google and head off a further antitrust battle with U.S. regulators. Under the agreement, Microsoft will create a mechanism whereby both computer makers and individuals will be able to choose a default desktop search program, much as they can choose a rival browser or media player, even though those technologies are built into Windows.
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nice
by poundsmack on Wed 20th Jun 2007 17:32 UTC
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koodos to microsoft for this one. this is one they really didnt have to change but they did. weither it be to avoind more anoying crout stuff that they likely would have won anyways, or because they are trying to be less controlling. either way thanks