'Gang of Six' browsers petition EU for immediate review of Browserchoice screen

Filed under: Analysis, Browsers, Op-Ed

Six of the twelve browsers chosen to be a part of the EU "Browser Choice Screen" petitioned the European Commission on Thursday, asking politely -- very politely -- that the Commissioners "consider any of the following suggestions which could be easily and quickly implemented and would allow users to exercise choice."

"Ok, seriously? Already? WTF!", was my immediate reaction. Browserchoice.eu has been circulating for a little over a week, long enough for some armchair statistical analysis and at least one report of a stunning increase in Opera downloads.

So what's the big deal?

I spoke with Flock's CEO Shawn Hardin by phone, and -- to be quite frank -- he changed my mind.

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