So, I just ordered a new Dell computer for the office

Pretty much a bare bones system. No additional software, just Windows XP with SP2.

Interesting that Google Desktop came preinstalled on my system.

Come on Dell, I understand you partner with other companies and such. But preloading software that I don't want or need on to the image of the machine?

How about in your configuration wizard, you have an option to add in the additional stuff. I mean you ask if I want "hyperthreading" enabled. Couldn't you give me a option of having a "virgin" operating system?