Nearly two months ago, Microsoft threatened that if the South Korea Fair Trade Comission forced Microsoft to modify Windows (to remove alledgedly unfair inclusions of instant messaging and media player components) that they may withdraw Windows from the Korean market or delay future releases there. Time has passed and regulators have fined MS $32m, requiring that they modify Windows releases in Korea within 180 days.[CNN]The commission ordered Microsoft to offer two versions of Windows in South Korea within 180 days.
One version must be stripped of the Windows Media Player and instant messenger software. The other version must come with links to Web pages that allow consumers to download competing versions of such software, the commission said.
Microsoft will challenge the decision, but in the meantime will they bother preparing to ship a new version of Windows?


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Perhaps it's better to go after MS for tie-in deals with someone like Dell, and forcing other options to be provided in-box or pre-installed with your new PC?
