By Chris Kraeuter

Google has reportedly sealed an anticipated deal with Dell to pre-install some of its software on PCs before shipment, partially closing an advantage Microsoft has long held on users automatically defaulting to its products.

The deal will span three years and will be announced soon, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported on preliminary negotiations in February.

Financial details are not expected to be disclosed, but the Journal reported in February that a three-year deal of this type might result in Google paying Dell a total of $1 billion.

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