Opera software ASA, makers of the lesser-known Opera web browser, have filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft accusing them of refusing to follow web standards, and abusing their dominant position in operating systems by bundling Internet Explorer with windows.
“We are filing this complaint on behalf of all consumers who are tired of having a monopolist make choices for them,” said Opera CEO Jon von Tetzchner. The complaint comes after the European Commission confirmed a ruling in September that Microsoft had illegally bundled Windows Media Player with windows, resulting in the introduction of special versions of windows XP with it removed, for European market.
“We are filing this complaint on behalf of all consumers who are tired of having a monopolist make choices for them,” said Opera CEO Jon von Tetzchner. The complaint comes after the European Commission confirmed a ruling in September that Microsoft had illegally bundled Windows Media Player with windows, resulting in the introduction of special versions of windows XP with it removed, for European market.
