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    @designbot, it could easily be done (even by Microsoft), trouble is that virtually all Windows installs are done by OEMs who just want to clone a disk partition. Imagine Dell having to install Windows uniquely onto each machine they supplied because users could specify different h/w.

    Mass customization costs hugely. Standardization cuts costs. In Apple's case they standardise the h/w environment. IN MS's they standardise the s/w environment (relying on *suppliers* to get their h/w working under Windows, MS do not in general write drivers.)

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    • Oh and MS *really* don't like giving you an install disc.comicsans
    • Yeah, I hear ya. It would make alot of sense for the home user I think. Ahh well I can dream :)designbot
    • yeah, the drivers is where it's at, also good drivers development is fucking hard!ernexbcn
    • yeah, I remember the Nvidia/Vista ordeal....goes to show you Microsoft is often at the mercy of good driver development from other co's.designbot
    • developers from other co's.designbot
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