Microsoft switching code that provided benefits to the Google Chrome.
The algorithm that calculates the location of the browsers in the ongoing browser option in Windows is updated by Microsoft.
The five most popular web browsers to display a selection screen in random order, but the location was not random enough. It pointed out, among other things, IBM's chief architect for the ODF, the well-known Microsoft critic Rob Weir. 
Initial Google Chrome finished first in the majority of the views. At the same time ended up Microsoft's own Internet Explorer in fifth place in more than half of the cases.
Options screen, which was rolled out as a mandatory Windows Update last week, asking about 200 million Europeans to decide which browser they want.
The scheme is enforced by the EU to ensure competition.
This weekend we discovered Rob Weir that the JavaScript code that generates the positions in the browser choice is up to date. After testing the new code says he is now satisfied with the method used.
Weir also points out that Microsoft is not alone in making use of what he refers to as the error in the calculation of random numbers.
- It is a known mistake, he writes. He explains why in this blog post.
Microsoft has confirmed to The Register that they have now changed the code to make it more fair for the various browser manufacturers.
- We are confident that the adjusted algorithm is better. At the same time, many thanks for the feedback we have received from developers, according to a statement from the software giant.
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