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> Can anyone explain why Windows even makes this possible? Because, as much as we nerds might hate it, it's convenient to a large number of people. They plug i
by tredre3 8d ago
> Can anyone explain why Windows even makes this possible?
Because, as much as we nerds might hate it, it's convenient to a large number of people. They plug in their device and the companion software to fully use all its features just installs itself. They don't have to go to some obscure URL and then locate their exact product. Even in the case you've described, the software likely enables some features of your monitor that aren't accessible otherwise. You don't care about them, but someone might.
- RHSeeger 8d agoBut it should require asking the user if the installation is acceptable.
- yonatan8070 8d ago"But that would confuse users with a complicated interface" - some product manager, who was thinking of additional ad revenue while trying to sound like not an asshole.
- account42 7d agoHave you asked "a large number of people" or are you projecting your fantasies?