-> WC>->         Windows does FDISK ?

-> WC>The OEM CD does.

->  The pripority Manfacturer Specific ones YES. They have treid to make
->  things "Sailor Proof" for the "Typical" Computer User.

I suspect they also want to discourage competition from Linux
as well, a losing battle with the newer releases
of Knoppix and "Point and Click Linux."

Why buy a brand new O.S. every couple of years at MS's whim
when you can upgrade for free?
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