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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 31 > Did your PC come with clutter? That may change

Did your PC come with clutter? That may change

By Matt Richtel / The Bulletin
August 31, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO — Before they ship PCs to retailers like Best Buy, computer makers load them up with lots of free software. For $30, Best Buy will get rid of it for you.

That simple cleanup service is threatening the precarious economics of the personal computer industry.

Software....

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