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Re:Windows 11 will respect default browser for system apps i... by seszett on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @11:11AM (#37323392)
> If the punishment was "comply in 180 days or we'll suspend your business charter"

The punishment is generally "comply in 180 days [actually it's usually measured in years] or we'll fine you". And they often don't comply, and then get fined and sometimes end up complying.

Why would your proposal be better?

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Re:Windows 11 will respect default browser for system apps i... by tempodox on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @11:54AM (#37324014)
Because the fines are just priced in as cost of doing business. They don't actually change anything.
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Re:Windows 11 will respect default browser for system apps i... by seszett on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @01:08PM (#37325322)
But the very article we are discussing shows that it does change things, though?
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Re:Windows 11 will respect default browser for system apps i... by tempodox on Thursday August 31, 2023 @11:31AM (#37338786)
It’s the exception that confirms the rule.
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