In response to these allegations, Microsoft replied that though MSN search
was the default option, users were given full control and could easily
configure their browser to any search engine. Microsoft further accused
Google of having double standards because the Firefox browser had Google as
its default home page. Though most analysts felt that Google was unfair in
its criticism, the war of words between Microsoft and Google over the IE 7
browser indicated that their rivalry had clearly intensified.
ADDITIONAL READINGS & REFERENCES
1. “IE7”, www.IEBlog.com, February 15, 2005.
2. “Microsoft expands browser testing”, www.bbc.co.uk, April 25, 2006.
3. Mu Xuequan, “Microsoft's safer explorer underway”, www.chinaview.cn,
April 26, 2005.
4. “Latest version of Internet Explorer ready to go”, www.nbr.co.uz, April
26, 2005.
5. Redmond Washington, “Microsoft to unveil new Internet explorer” ,April
24, 2006.
6. Ina Fried, “Microsoft calls on consumers to test IE 7”,
www.zdnet.com,April 24, 2006.
7. Elizabeth Montalbano, “Firefox backers aim to 'destroy'IE with campaign”,
www.computerworld.com, April 25, 2006.
8. Robert McMillan, “IE Bug lets hackers phish with google desktop”,
www.pcworld.com, December 02, 2005.
9. “Improve the safety of your browsing and e-mail activities”,
www.microsoft.com, July 20, 2005.
10. Yuki Noguchi, “Microsoft tries for safer surfing”, www.TechNews.com,
April 26, 2006.
11. Steven Bink, “Microsoft releases Internet explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview for
Windows XP SP2”, www.bink.nu,January 31, 2006.
12. Stan Beer, “Firefox zealots offer users money to switch from IE”,
www.ITWire.com, April 26, 2006.
13. Tom Sanders “Internet explorer 7 beta targets consumers”, www.vnunet.com,
April 25, 2006.
14. John Dvorak, “The great Microsoft blunder”, www.abcnews.go.com, April
24, 2006.
15. “Firefox browser takes on Microsoft”, www.bbc.co.uk, November 9, 2004.
16. Rachel Rosmarin, “Firefox revels in IE7 victory” www.Forbes.com,
December 19, 2005.
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