Opera takes its browser beef with Microsoft to Brazil in antitrust grievance

Opera is submitting an antitrust grievance in opposition to Microsoft in Brazil, alleging it creates an unfair atmosphere for alternate browsers to compete with Edge. The Norway-based firm claims Microsoft’s offers to make Edge the unique pre-installed browser on Home windows machines creates an unfair atmosphere for alternate browsers to compete. Opera additionally argued that Microsoft makes use of design ways and darkish patterns to additional discourage folks from downloading and utilizing rival merchandise. It’s asking Brazil’s Administrative Council for Financial Protection (CADE) to pursue cures in opposition to Microsoft.