Java not the issue (Score 2, Insightful)

While, in general, Java is seen as a primary competitor to MS products, and thus the MS approach of limiting Java availability can be critcised, there is another possibility: This is that MS is unfairly being allowed to fill two roles: OS and infrastructure provider, as well as Application and support provider.

Rather than forcing MS to include Java in their OS, they should be prevented from including support for their apps and development environments in the basic OS. Thus Java and .net developers would both be required to ensure that the target Os supports their developed products.

Admittedly, this still leaves a loophole in that MS can supply .net with Office, it will provide a start in splitting the OS/App advantage that MS enjoys.