Microsoft to block browser choice in Windows RT, says Mozilla

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Mozilla has already announced that it’s working on a Metro-style version of the Firefox browser for Windows 8, but the company is now crying foul over what is portrays as Microsoft’s intentions to limit user choice for browsers on ARM-based devices. At issue is Windows RT, which Mozilla states in a blog post will feature two environments: Metro, and the more-traditional Windows Classic. According to the company, however, the only browser that will be allowed to run in Windows Classic mode will be Microsoft’s own Internet Explorer, locking out any third-party options. Given that other browsers can run in the Metro environment, Mozilla is quick to point out that there are no technical limitations to apps being able to do in Classic.

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