Microsoft is often criticized for restoring default applications to Windows 10 after new OS updates. Today Vivaldi chief executive Jon von Tetzchner has decided to publish another complaint about the inappropriate conduct of the company.
In particular, von Tetzchner reports that Microsoft is promoting it too aggressively program Edge browser in Windows 10, which makes it extremely difficult for users to use third-party browsers.
von Tetzchner explains that Microsoft resets the default browser after every Windows 10 update. The Vivaldi CEO goes on to say that resetting the browser that user it's not that easy, and beginners might struggle too much to do it.
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. ”
