Microsoft is often criticized for reverting default apps to Windows 10 μετά από νέες ενημερώσεις του OS. Σήμερα ο διευθύνων σύμβουλος του προγράμματος περιήγησης Vivaldi Jon von Tetzchner αποφάσισε να δημοσιεύσει άλλη μια καταγγελία για την ανάρμοστη συμπεριφορά της εταιρείας.
In particular, von Tetzchner reports that Microsoft is promoting the Edge browser very aggressively in Windows 10, making it extremely difficult for users to use a third-party browser.
Von Tetzchner explains that Microsoft is resetting the default browser after each update of Windows 10. Vivaldi's CEO continues to say that resetting the browser that the user wants is not so easy, and beginners could find it very difficult to do so.
Von Tetzchner also reported an incident that happened to one with an 72 time whose browser was changed to Microsoft Edge after upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 10.
"I understand that Microsoft is very concerned with Edge because it is rarely used, but instead of developing a better browser, it is forcing users to use it," says Tezchner.
Continuing again, he says he understands Micrsoft's fight to put Edge on as many as he can, but he emphasizes that forcing users in such an aggressive way is not the right solution.
“We have to accept that some users prefer software created by other companies. It is our responsibility to be fair to users. The stripping of skill choiceof users limits progress. What should drive us is the development of great products.”
Indeed, Microsoft reportedly continues to uses very aggressive promotion practices for its products, and aside from Tetzchner's complaint we've all noticed that the company displays pop-ups on the right side of the desktop trying to get users to try the app.
von Tetzchner:
"It's time to do the right thing. Stop stealing the default browser of the user's choice and compete on the substance. ”