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Microsoft ‘Interested’ in Open Source Browser: Ballmer

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“”Why is IE still relevant and why is it worth spending money on
rendering engines when there are open source ones available that
can respond to changes in Web standards faster?”

“”That’s cheeky, but a good question, but cheeky,” Ballmer
said.

“Indeed it is. If I was a Microsoft share holder I would want to
know why Microsoft is sinking so much money into its own Web
browser rendering engine when there are others available for free.
Good thing the chairs in Sydney’s Exhibition Centre are all bolted
down.”


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