I love reading about all these problems caused by Microsoft's brainwashing of the masses.
Rule 1 of computing:
If it ain't BROKE, DON'T FIX IT.
Rule 2 of computing:
Refer to rule 1 when considering Windows version upgrades.
While you all struggle with driver updates, incompatibility issues, patches, and forced hardware upgrades, I merrily fly along in G2, smooth as silk.
2 words: Windows 98.
Hope this helps.