Re: Microsoft issues IE update to get around the Eolas patent

Hmm.  Released today but apparently as an optional update -- not part of
Express Install.  If my experience is the common one, how likely is this to
spread throughout the user-base, and will it be automatically activated in
OEM installs?

-Lewis


On 2/28/06 6:37 PM, "Richard M. Smith" <rms@computerbytesman.com> wrote:

>  
> I wonder how many Web sites this Microsoft patch will break.......
>  
> Background on the Microsoft/Eolas Lawsuit:
>  
> http://news.com.com/Microsoft+tweaks+browser+to+avoid+liability/2100-1012_3-
> 5980658.html
> http://news.com.com/Microsoft+loses+in+Eolas+patent+ruling/2100-1012_3-58856
> 57.html
> http://news.com.com/Microsoft+ordered+to+pay+521+million/2100-1012_3-5062409
> .html?tag=nl
>  
> Richard
>  
>   _____  
> 
>  
> Internet Explorer ActiveX update
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912945

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