Dell PCs are already somewhat famous for the amount of software that companies pay to have installed with Windows, and this typically includes anti-virus and graphics programs, plus several ISP connections. Now, according to The New York Times, Dell will also include Google software -- presumably Google Desktop and perhaps the Firefox browser.
The software, Dell said, would be put only on machines sold to consumers and to small and medium-size businesses. While the consumer market accounted for roughly 14 percent of Dell's revenue last quarter, the deal would nonetheless involve millions of new computers over time.
Comment: You can download a Dell Decrapifier to remove most of this junk (see Ask Jack) but presumably most people don't, or Dell wouldn't be able to charge for it. The drawback is that pre-installation does create an adverse reaction among many users, regardless of the quality of the software -- and this even applies to Microsoft software. Google is very naive if it doesn't realise this is going to damage its brand.
