Laziness. Even embedded linux things (routers, cameras, etc.) tend to have outdated packages and unnecessary binaries (netcat, etc.) left from the 'standard ins

Laziness. Even embedded linux things (routers, cameras, etc.) tend to have outdated packages and unnecessary binaries (netcat, etc.) left from the 'standard install'. Lots of people only "do Windows" so that's the choice they make for the company.