Google also tried to push PC OEMs to pre-install Chrome on their new PCs when Ch... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

FMecha 9 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Google loses antitrust suit over search deals on p...

Google also tried to push PC OEMs to pre-install Chrome on their new PCs when Chrome was new.[1] Sony/VAIO is the only manufacturer to have known to take the bait.[2]

[1] https://www.crn.com.au/news/google-may-pre-install-chrome-br...

[2] https://thenextweb.com/news/sony-computers-google-chrome-bro...

Izkata 9 months ago [–]

I vaguely remember it also getting packaged in with installers for unrelated software on Windows.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact