Is Bloated Pre-Installed Software Killing Dell's Cred with Techies?

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Is Bloated Pre-Installed Software Killing Dell's Cred with Techies?

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I spent some time today helping friends set up a new Dell laptop after reading about the recent complaints online about Dell's overly ambitious bundling of 3rd party software. My experience? It wasn't that bad, other than dealing with the Microsoft licensing setup, which is likely outside of Dell's control.

Dell actually posted about this on their new blog yesterday, and it sounds like they're paying attention. I think the biggest challenge they face is alienating the techiest of their users. If they wouldn't consider using a Dell them self, will they recommend them to their friends and family members? Not a chance.

What computers are techies using today? The trend seems to be toward Apple and possibly Linux systems rather than any Windows PCs, including Dell. Can Dell turn that tide?

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1. Posted by: cyber_rigger on August 3, 2006 4:17 PM:

The tide will turn Dell.

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