July 6, 2006
Google Unwraps the Google Pack for co.uk domain
Today Google is announcing the availability in the UK of Google Pack beta,
a free collection of safe, useful software from Google and other companies
that improves the user experience online and on the desktop. In just a few
clicks, users can easily discover, download, install and maintain software
to surf the web faster, remove viruses and spyware, and effectively manage
their digital information. Google Pack includes the Google Updater which intelligently downloads, installs
and maintains all the software in the Google Pack. Google Updater alerts users
when new programs become available and ensures each program is always up-to-date.
Google Updater can also be used to monitor the status of installation, run
software that's been installed, or easily uninstall software. Users can also easily select which programs they want to install. For programs
already installed on a computer, Google Updater will detect them and check
whether the latest version is running. If not, Google Updater will install
the latest version. Every program included in the Google Pack is free, has earned a reputation
for excellence, and was evaluated to ensure it meets Google's Software Principles.
Google respects users' rights to control their own computers and does not include
software that is spyware, generates pop-ups, or that is difficult to uninstall.
Additional information on Google's Software Principles is available at http://www.google.com/intl/en/corporate/software_principles.html. Google Pack beta for co.uk runs
on Windows XP, and supports Firefox 1.0
and higher and Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher. More info on Google Pack is
available at http://pack.google.com. Additional Information from Google Pack Partners Adobe Systems Incorporated Mozilla
Google Pack offers programs that meets Google's high software standards and are
considered best in their class, including:
Free Adobe Reader 7.0 software enables users to view, print, search, and interact
with Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. "Google Pack is a convenient,
easy way for consumers to be sure they have the latest versions of important,
free software applications," said Andrew Cresci, vice president, Platform
Business Unit, Adobe Systems Incorporated. "By including the ubiquitous
Adobe Reader in Google Pack, Google is helping ensure consumers will be able
to reliably view, print and interact with Adobe PDF files, the de facto standard
for electronic documents exchanged on the Web and over email."
Media Contact: Matt Rozen, mrozen@adobe.com,
415-832-2268
GalleryPlayer
GalleryPlayer programs the world's finest HD art and photography to high resolution
displays for GalleryPlayer delivers the world's finest high definition art
and photography to high resolution displays through an extensive library of
HD image collections from world-class museums and leading photographers. GalleryPlayer's
HD art and photography enhances residential and commercial environments by
transforming any high definition display into a stunning visual showcase. "GalleryPlayer
is pleased to team with Google to deliver the world's finest HD art and photography
to any display, bringing stunning, museum-quality images to desktops and flat
screens in homes around the world," said GalleryPlayer vice president
of marketing Rusty Citron. "With GalleryPlayer included in Google
Pack, Google users can easily build their own collections of masterpiece artwork
and photography for their enjoyment."
Media Contact: Kristina Kolerich, Kristina@GalleryPlayer.com 206.276.6798
Firefox is the safer, easy-to-use, and innovative Web browser from Mozilla. "We
are excited that Firefox will be included in the Google Pack," said Christopher
Beard, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Mozilla. "Enabling
easier access to Firefox through the Google Pack means many more people will
get to enjoy a better Web experience."
Media Contact: Judi Palmer, jpalmer@arpartners.com,
650-762-2812
RealNetworks
RealPlayer offers an easy-to-use product for consumers to access and manage
all their digital media from one convenient place. "For over two years,
RealNetworks and Google have been working together on new ways to give consumers
easy access to our products and services," said Jeff Chasen, vice president
of RealNetworks' RealPlayer division. "We're excited that RealPlayer,
already an integral part of consumers' web experience, will now be available
as part of the Google Pack of essential software."
Media Contact: Karla Geci, kgeci@real.com,
+44 (0) 207 618 4029
Norton AntiVirus 2005 Special Edition provides home users who are using the Internet,
exchanging emails, Instant Messages and downloading content with essential and
continually updated protection against viruses and other common Internet threats.
Google Pack users will receive an introductory 6-month subscription to Symantec's
virus protection updates and, once the subscription expires, will have the option
to purchase a 12-month subscription renewal. "Symantec estimates that 30-40%
of all connected consumer systems are not adequately protected," said Enrique
Salem, senior vice president, security products and solutions, Symantec Corp. "We
are pleased to work with Google to provide a Special Edition version of our market-leading
Norton AntiVirus to help Google users surf the Internet, use email and exchange
instant messages free from worry about Internet viruses and other threats.
Media Contact: Sheila Tran, sheila_tran@symantec.com, 408-517-8037
