What's Google Doing on Vista (RED)?

January 30, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Microsoft finally found a way to get Google Desktop software off Dell PCs. What’s that saying about a little charity going a long way–or starting at home?
Last week, Microsoft and Dell unveiled three (PRODUCT) RED, or (RED), computers. When people buy one of these computers, the companies donate money to the Global Fund. Little problem for Microsoft: As part of a previous $1 billion marketing agreement, Dell computers ship with Google Desktop software and other goodies. No problem: Microsoft representative Brandon LeBlanc has instructions for fixing up that (RED) PC, and in the process axing that dreaded Google software.

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Tagged with: Dell, Google Desktop, Joe Wilcox, Microsoft, Microsoft Watch, software, Windows Vista

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