Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 4th Mar 2008 10:07 UTC, submitted by gonzo
"We've decided that IE8 will, by default, interpret web content in the most standards compliant way it can. This decision is a change from what we've posted previously. Microsoft recently published a set of Interoperability Principles. Thinking about IE8's behavior with these principles in mind, interpreting web content in the most standards compliant way possible is a better thing to do. We think that acting in accordance with principles is important, and IE8's default is a demonstration of the interoperability principles in action. While we do not believe any current legal requirements would dictate which rendering mode a browser must use, this step clearly removes this question as a potential legal and regulatory issue. As stated above, we think it's the better choice." Ars has more.
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The age old discussion of intention vs. result. (Well, not really versus, but at least a discussion of how important the intent and reason behind it is.)
Although I do not belive MS are becoming angels, and are their commitment to standards are probably nothing more than adapting to the market I still think it's good.
Also: this really show how much power the customer *really* have. Demand for following standards will make companies follow standards. So, remember to demand following of standards!
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2005-11-12
That Microsoft can't use their monopolistic ways anymore, if they do a number of things will happen. They will get fined, Firefox will take market share faster and web developers will move away.
I just find it sad that people actually think Microsoft is actually changing, maybe a new president and anti-trust laws are making them do it just incase they get battered like in the Clinton era. Microsoft never listen to the users, so this is a strategy based on the above in my view.