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by N19PEDL2 6 days ago
Why is Microsoft pushing Windows users to use Edge? What does it gain if a user chooses Edge over Firefox or Chrome? Is it just about in-browser ad?
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lenkite 6 days ago
They want a locked down and controlled ecosystem like Apple's - which can make $$$.

Same reason why you can use ANY browser "skin" on iOS as long as as it is ONLY the standard platform distributed webkit. Sadly MS gave up Windows on the mobile like a buffoon, so all they have left to control is their desktop OS.

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hagbard_c 6 days ago
Data. Every move, every click, every visited URL, dwell time on sites, etc. Also, the competition does not get these data, at least not as easily.
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