Windows 7 Systems with no bloatware!

"In its attempt to make Windows 7 a success and build a successful chain of retail stores, Microsoft has declared war on one of the most annoying parts of buying a new PC: bloatware. "

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"... a range of "Microsoft Signature PCs." Produced by Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Sony, the machines don't come with any third-party software. However, they do include a range of Microsoft products such as Silverlight (a rival to Adobe's Flash), Bing 3D (similar to Google Earth) and Microsoft Security Essentials."

Read in full here!

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Sorry if I don't trust M$ leading the way on this. But you know I am just a disagreeable guy?

Also how is bloatware defined? Many think IE is just that?

Bloatware has two meanings. It is arguably misused in most conversations. To me Bloatware is an active process or application that runs and steals my clocks, and I did not start. Reducing my overall system performance.

Fix, turn them off. Not rocket science.

What 90% of people think it is? Stuff on my HDD? Yea while annoying HDD space has been large and cheap for years. So I am confused by the outward hostility. I mean yea annoying but does not effect performance?

I do not support bloatware. But I find what is labeled as bloatware to be of little concern. Here is my thought. If you are not capable of turning off applications/process you don't want or cannot remove unwanted installations on your OS/HDD? You will run into much greater hurdles long before those two come into play. I am saying you are likely installing viruses as I type and blaming "bloatware".

End of rant.

qhn not aimed at you! Just a rant. You know give the other side equal time? Cheers.

You are correct in questioning what "bloatware" really means. The article itself even asked the motive behind Microsoft effort in offering these bloatware-"free" systems, in bundling it with other Microsoft products - which in turn, can be bloatware itself for many users.

And please, chime in opinions (pro or con) at anytime, that is what makes NBF cool

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Want to avoid bloatware, just buy corporate class systems or Roll your own when you can. AFAIK Dell Latitudes and Precision laptops come free of everything but the OS and drivers. Same thing with Optiplex and Precision desktops. In the desktop word you can be rest assured you're free of the bloat when you just roll your own. Last pre-built computer I had was a Falcon Mach V back in 1998.

Too much , are they going to remove window's 7 also ?

At first, this company move took me by surprise. But now, I get the feeling that Microsoft selling laptops through it's corporate website was almost inevitable.

Not sure if other people have been to the website recently, but since October there has been an application on there to assist with buying new laptops. It included a little 'learn about laptops' tool that explained in simple terms how hard disks/ram/video cards/processors work and then, based on user preferences, suggested a range of laptops (from a list of "the best of the best" based on "reviews", something they don't really specify) and places to buy them (amazon.com, etc). Check out the laptop buying tool at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pc-...x?mode=landing
At that webpage, on the right, is the 'learn about laptops' tool. Now, the list of laptops is small (but the trusty Alienware M15x is there!), it is true, but it does include very popular laptops, despite an appalling lack of Ee-PC.

In business-thinking, moving from "suggesting products of companies smaller than yourself that are dependent on you and your software" and "selling those products yourself" is not a big step. I think this is the most important theme to take away from what's happening. Combating freeware can be seen as a reason for Microsoft to even more securely dominate the PC market. If Microsoft kicks-out third party freeware and starts selling their own 'signature' systems from their website, AND if they replace freeware with their own software, what incentive do consumers have to look at other computer company's websites and/or look for freeware online?

And just when Linux FINALLY made it's way onto the Dell website as an alternate operating system...