Microsoft was challenged as you all probably know to give users a “better” choice of web browser. There have been discussions about a Windows 7 E version which would not include any web browser at all and that you would need to install one your self. However they decided not to do a E version to Europe based on imput from OEMs and others. When you launch “Internet” the first time you will be given a choice of browser, the selection meue is built in IE. =)
Read more over at CNet