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There has to be a word better than "Essentials" for Microsoft to use in this branding context. Because all I can think about is how, if these things are what M
by thwarted 16y ago
There has to be a word better than "Essentials" for Microsoft to use in this branding context. Because all I can think about is how, if these things are what Microsoft considers "essential", are they not included in the base install.
- juxtaposition 16y agoThe reason for excluding essential services is because including them leads to monopoly accusations. In many countries it is illegal to ship Windows with IE preinstalled and set as the default browser. Instead, new copies of Windows offer a download window which asks you if you want to install IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Opera. Personally, I think this is insane.
- xpaulbettsx 16y agoThat and it means that Windows Live Essentials isn't tied to the Windows OS release schedule so they can update it more often.
- thwarted 16y agoIsn't the release schedule for Windows OS updates once a month (on a Tuesday, I believe)?