Google and Dell are testing search and toolbar placement pilots that could put the search giant's software in the catbird seat with the world's number one PC maker.

A Dell spokesman confirmed to internetnews.com that the computer maker is currently running a test with Google that includes some of Google's products, including a Dell-powered home page, Google desktop search and a Google toolbar.

Beyond that, "we can't comment further because it's an unannounced product," said Dell spokesman Bob Kaufman.

Tuesday's Wall Street Journal reported that if the deal goes through -- and that's still an if right now -- Google could pay Dell fees approaching $1 billion over three years, according to anonymous sources cited in the story.

Dell's Kaufman refused to comment on the fees claim.


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