Dell Lightens the Preinstalled Software Load

Dell took notice earlier this year when customers and the media reiterated complaints over the glut of crapware, or preinstalled PC software, packaged with new computers. Many PC makers said they do offer ways for consumers to wipe a new computer’s slate clean. But this week, Dell announced it would hand more control over to customers during the purchase process. Dell.com customers buying an XPS system, Inspiron notebook or Dimension desktop can select a no software preinstalled option. This will eliminate productivity, ISP, photo and music software, but not everything