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IE 10 Windows 8 browser 'do not track' raises advertiser concerns

Microsoft founder Bill Gates says the new Windows

Microsoft founder Bill Gates says the new Windows 8 operating system scheduled for release next month is "a very exciting new product" and "a very big deal" for the world's largest software maker. AP video. (Sept. 27) (September 27, 2012 1:21 PM)

A feature in the newest version of Microsoft Corp.’s Internet Explorer Web browser that tells websites not to track online activity is harmful for advertisers and will hurt competition, an industry group said.

The “do not track” setting shouldn’t be on by default in the update of the browser, the board of the Association of National Advertisers said in a letter to Microsoft Chief Executive...

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