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Skriven 2006-05-27 11:23:54 av Geo (1:379/45)
Ärende: Re: Google, Dell in software bundle deal, marginalizing Microsoft
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From: "Geo" <georger@nls.net>

I see a bunch of new detection rules for MS anti spyware programming group...

Geo.

"Mike '/m'" <mike@barkto.com> wrote in message
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> http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-05/26/content_4603725.htm
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> BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhuanet)-- Google Inc. on Thursday confirmed a
> long-rumored deal that the No. 1 personal computer maker Dell will
> factory-install some of its software on Dell PCs, a move that could
> blunt rivalry Microsoft's competitive edge.
>
>     The partnership means millions of Dell computers will leave the
> factories with Google software already installed.
>
>     Google will incorporate on Dell computers its desktop software,
> which integrates a number of personal computing applications, a Google
> tool bar and a co-branded Internet home page, officials from both
> companies said.
>
>     The deal will span three years and might result in Google paying
> Dell a total of 1 billion dollars, according to the Wall Street Journal,
> which first reported on preliminary negotiations in February.
>
>     Dell will start selling Google-equipped PCs to consumers and small
> and mid-sized businesses by the end of this month, Dell spokesman Jess
> Blackburn said.
>
>     The systems will also be offered to some large corporate customers.
>
>     A large-scale agreement with the world's No. 1 PC maker would be an
> advantage for Google, that could widen the usage of its products and
> provide another boost to its already rapidly growing profits.
>
>     The deal also dealt a blow to Microsoft's competitive edge.
>
>     A decade ago, Microsoft used its leverage over PC makers to control
> which software came installed in new computers, betting that customers
> rarely bothered to replace many of those programs.
>
>     But Google has emerged as a serious threat during the past two years
> as it has rolled out an array of popular new products for doing
> everything from finding files on computer hard drives to keeping track
> of upcoming events.  Enditem
> ===
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>  /m

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