In answer to follow-up questions Friday, however, Anderson seemed to from any legal recourse. "We think the most effective way to resolve this is through critical discussion and transparency of the issues rather than through legal action," he said.

Google has said it shares Mozilla's concern over the Windows RT browser situation.

Microsoft has declined to comment on Mozilla's accusations.

Kohl's office was unavailable for comment Sunday.

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