Google voices concerns over Chrome ban in Windows 8 RT

By NDTV Correspondent | Updated: 5 June 2012 12:10 IST

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Google has agreed with Mozilla's stand on the browser restrictions in ARM version of Windows 8 operating system.

Google has agreed with Mozilla's stand on the browser restrictions in ARM version of Windows 8 operating system. Earlier today, Mozilla criticized Microsoft for blocking all third-party browsers from the classic version of Windows 8 RT and severely restricting the access in the Metro version too.

Now Google, which makes Chrome browser, has joined Mozilla in the fight of browser choice in Windows 8 RT. Here is company's full statement to Cnet regarding the same:

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"We share the concerns Mozilla has raised regarding the Windows 8 environment restricting user choice and innovation. We've always welcomed innovation in the browser space across all platforms and strongly believe that having great competitors makes us all work harder. In the end, consumers and developers benefit the most from robust competition."

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