Browser Choice Alliance Calls Microsoft Edge Tactics Predatory

The Browser Choice Alliance, including companies like Google and Opera, criticized Microsoft for using predatory tactics to promote its Edge browser over competitors. They issued an open letter demanding Microsoft stop invasive practices that hinder downloads of alternative browsers.

They outlined mandates for fair competition: enabling developers to form agreements with manufacturers, ceasing hostile interventions, allowing easy default browser changes, routing links through user-preferred browsers, and removing coercive promotional materials. They argue that all software should compete based purely on merit to drive innovation, but express doubt that Microsoft will heed their demands.