> "Can someone explain why a monolithic Registry is a good idea, compared to something like macOS's .plists?" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Registry#Ra

> "Can someone explain why a monolithic Registry is a good idea, compared to something like macOS's .plists?" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Registry#Rationale https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Registry#Rationale The Registry has been around since Windows 3.1. While it's not required to use the Registry, I can imagine there's a large installed base of applications that do use it, and migrating off of something like this can take concerted effort if they decide it's worth the effort. When there's something I initially find incredulous, I try to take step back and recognize that very likely the people involved in making those decisions have a better perspective on the situation than I do. I've found Chesterton's Fence to be a useful metaphor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Chesterton%27s_fence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Chesterton%27s_fence Taking that into account, even my explanation is likely wrong. And even given everything you've said is true, there are any number of additional issues known to those involved than the ones you've put forth.