IE8-Less Win 7
Coming to the many countries of the EU, is a release version of Windows 7, set for release this coming holiday season without a bundled version of the much embattled IE8. Why, considering the staunch stand the EU has taken on their bullish stance against competitors, they might be getting a taste of their own medicine. The browser is available for download from the Support site, free of charge for licensed Windows owners and can be installed after installation of the new OS. Even people on XP and Vista can get hold of a copy of the popular browser with a quick check of your system if it meets minimum system requirements that is.
The version of IE has been stripped by the company to comply with anti-trust and anti-competitive laws that they are battling in court with the EU. The move is set to be a departure form the stand of Microsoft which may show they are finally hurting from the competition and the many suits they have taken to court against the software giant from Redmond. Microsoft has changed its stance on the industry since people began raising up in arms aginst closed systems, Microsoft has been so known for.