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New PC? De-crapify it!
If you've recently purchased a new computer, and are frustrated with all the bundled software (often referred to as "Crapware"), you may want to check out the PC De-Crapifier (yes, that's really it's name). The idea here is that it's almost always the same unwanted software that comes bundled on new machines. The application started off life as the "Dell De-Crapifier", but recently switched to the more generic name as it became apparent that it could be useful for any brand of computer that comes with preinstalled software. It sure would be nice if computer manufacturers would figure out that we don't want all this cruddy software installed on our new machines before we have a chance to gunk them up with our own software!
[Via Chris Pirillo]
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Subscribe to commentsGardiner WestboundJul 27th 2006 8:59PM
God is reserving a special place in heaven for the author of this program.
DorvJul 27th 2006 9:22PM
Especially now that companies like HP are choosing NOT to ship original OS install disks (Bastards...)
PeterJul 27th 2006 9:40PM
I'm not justifying the crap-pushers, but remember that part of the reason your new computer was so inexpensive is that the cost is subsidized by this software. You can certainly buy new computers without all this junk, but they do cost more.
VicenteJul 27th 2006 11:21PM
Well, that's how they get their prices down, isn't it? They tell a bunch of people that they'll include their software and it subsidizes the cost of the compy.
Or at least that's what I thought was the reason.
Victor Agreda, Jr.Jul 28th 2006 12:02AM
Or you could buy a Mac, which only comes with one piece of crapware (guess!)
LoganTJul 28th 2006 1:16AM
Mac OSX?
LoganTJul 28th 2006 1:16AM
Mac OSX?
ListerJul 28th 2006 2:05AM
Just build your own computer, and you don't have to worry about that nonsense.
ListerJul 28th 2006 2:41AM
Better yet, just build your own computer. It's more cost effective, and you know exactly what you get.
RyanJul 28th 2006 6:40AM
new virtual pc
http://www.apponusb.com
CaranelzappaJul 30th 2006 12:15AM
Build your own pc. Companies say the software subsidizes the cost of the computer, but I've found that building your own PC is much cheaper than any pre-built one. The crapware they give you is there so that they can get money from it. I built my pc for $700 and no pre-built $700 pc is as nice in looks, specs, or stability.