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Dell Deal Bolsters Google Search

S a i f   on 28 May 2006 - 10:42 · 23 comments & 11391 views

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Google has taken a major step towards challenging the dominance of Microsoft by signing a deal with Dell. The agreement means millions of Dell computers will leave the factories with Google software already installed on them.

The software includes several personal computer applications, a Google toolbar and a co-branded homepage. This could pose a serious challenge to the hold Microsoft has enjoyed on 90% of the world's computers.

The Seattle software giant has enjoyed a significant advantage over rivals, with computers automatically defaulting to Microsoft products. In practice, most people stay with the default programs and search technology that comes with their machine.

News source: BBC News

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