Microsoft packs new Xbox 360 drive with junk
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| So with all that sort of junk, and advertising, installed it looks
| like users will need a new hard-drive, or spend a long time deleting.
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http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38603
Related:
Windows Live to Get First OEM Bundle
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| The initial bundling would be for the Live homepage and Windows Live
| Toolbar, according to sources. Live search also is expected to be
| included in the deal. Other products or services could come in the
| future.
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http://www.microsoft-watch.com/content/web_services_browser/live_side.html?kc=MWRSS02129TX1K0000535
http://tinyurl.com/2jjymp
[Live Bundle:] Cut the Craplet?
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| According to a January CBC News story, an unnamed Microsoft
| executive complained about OEM preloaded software as potentially
| causing problems with Windows Vista.
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| CBC News quoted the Microsoft exec, "We call them craplets,"
| referring to the preloaded software.
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| Many PC buyers don't want the extra software, either. Last
| month, Dell opened the Idea Storm Website to collect feedback
| from customers on what they wanted or didn't want on their PCs.
| Currently, with 52,068 "promotes," the "No Extra Software Option"
| ranks number six. Apparently, Idea Storm respondents want their
| Linux, OpenOffice or no operating system more than they don't
| want the extra software, or so-called craplets.
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http://www.microsoft-watch.com/content/vista/cut_the_craplet.html?kc=MWRSS02129TX1K0000535
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