Software fight continues

The battle between 360.cn and Tencent continues. Five internet firms held a press conference in Beijing Friday saying they will not launch products compatible with the software suit from 360.cn. The five firms said 360.cn has been disturbing the healthy growth of the internet market in China by threatening its peers and violating users’ right to know.
The five say 360.cn has blocked off software and applications from rivals such as Kingsoft and even crack patches recommended by Windows by coming up with a dialogue box that warns users of possible risks, according to the five companies.
TMC News reports that the action of the five companies comes at a time when the battle between 360.cn and Tencent, owner of the widely-used instant messaging service QQ, appears to be intensifying.