New browser?

Microsoft Internet Explorer users will now receive a choice – which browser do you want to use?

Millions of users accross Europe are being presented with a screen when opening Internet Explorer, due to the European Commission ruling on their browser monopoly. This ruling caused Microsoft to cut a deal, giving users the option to use one of  the following browsers :

Avant, Chrome,  Firefox, Flock, Green Browser, Internet Explorer, K-meleon, Maxthon, Opera, Safari, Sleipnir and Slim.

Will you see the option window?

The browser choice software will be delivered from Monday as part of the Windows Update system Microsoft usually uses to distribute security patches.

Although the update has been prepared for Windows XP, Vista and 7, not all users will see it.

It will not pop up in front of those who already run a different default browser, such as Firefox, Safari or Chrome.

Users guaranteed to see it are those that have Internet Explorer (IE) set as their default browser and have taken the option to let Windows automatically download and install updates.

Those that have this option turned off will be prompted to download, install and run the software.

Further information:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/what-is-the-browser-choice-update

via BBC Technology News