Some of these distros come with browsers and JavaScript engines that can run in the console (such as node.js, w3m, lynx, etc.).
Third-party HTML and JavaScript engines are banned in the Windows Store, so can someone explain how this uneven enforcement of their own rules is ethical?
Consider this quote[1] from a Microsoft spokesperson on May 9:
> Windows Store apps that browse the web must use HTML and JavaScript engines provided by the Windows Platform. All Windows Store content is certified by Microsoft to help ensure a quality experience and keep your devices safer.
Third-party HTML and JavaScript engines are banned in the Windows Store, so can someone explain how this uneven enforcement of their own rules is ethical?
Consider this quote[1] from a Microsoft spokesperson on May 9:
> Windows Store apps that browse the web must use HTML and JavaScript engines provided by the Windows Platform. All Windows Store content is certified by Microsoft to help ensure a quality experience and keep your devices safer.
[1]: http://www.zdnet.com/article/google-chrome-wont-be-allowed-o...