Online search engine Google recently accused Microsoft Corporation of building in an unfair edge for their own suite of products into their newest operating system, Vista.
They just filed a complaint with the Department Of Justice.
Google says that Microsoft is violating a 2002 antitrust decree which states that they have to make their software compatible with software from other companies such as toolbars and search buttons.
Microsoft’s current approach with Vista desktop search violates the consent decree and limits consumer choice,” Google spokesman Ricardo Reyes said in a written response to an AFP inquiry.
Google offers competing software that allows computer users to scour their hard drives and other files for names, keywords or other information.
Jack Evans, spokesperson for Microsoft had this to say.
“During the past two years we have worked closely with federal and state officials to review features on Vista, including desktop search. We are curious about the timing of the complaint — after Vista was released,” Evans said.
Google asked to remain anonymous when they filed their complaint with the States Attorney General and the Department of Justice.