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Re:Retiring Internet Explorer by paulddraper on Wednesday January 22, 2020 @11:15PM (#22124814)
> But that doesn't stop Microsoft from not shipping that small wrapper.

But what's the benefit of complicating the install?

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Re:Retiring Internet Explorer by criddell on Thursday January 23, 2020 @11:43AM (#22129002)
1. Most people will never install it.

2. A smaller OS.

3. A more secure OS (the wrapper probably isn't bug free).

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Re:Retiring Internet Explorer by paulddraper on Thursday January 23, 2020 @11:45AM (#22129031)
> the wrapper probably isn't bug free

This probably only matters if it's attempted to be used.

I will concede that you will save a few MB on your multi-GB Windows install.

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