Kroes Okays Microsoft's Offer of Ballot Browser Bodge

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European antitrust chief Neelie Kroes on Wednesday gave her green light to Microsoft for installing a ballot box that allows users of its Windows operating system a choice of possible web browers when the system boots up for the first time. The approval suggest Microsoft now is a step closer to settling its dispute with the European Union's antitrust authorities.

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