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The EDID is just a model identifier and some capability metadata, it can't tell Windows to do anything.

It's Windows that decides that it should download a driver from Windows Update because it recognises it hasn't got a driver from that hardware, and it's Microsoft that let the vendor submit drivers that are bundled with near malwareto Windows Update.

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That is how you end up with walled-garden OSes. Users plug in random device into their computer, the OS vendor tries to simplify operation by installing a device driver that was not vetted, and then users complain they are not protected.

Then the OS vendor will start limiting which devices they support and with very strict review processes.

This is a fair trade off for many. I want my OS to protect me. All things being equal, if my OS doesn’t help shitty vendors install unwanted stuff… good.

It can swing the other way, my options are limited to company’s that pay my OS provider for access.

My OS has no walled garden and also does not randomly install drivers when I plug hardware in. It comes with generic defaults, adds drivers I tell it to, and never modifies anything without me telling it to. Crazy idea.

Since you forgot to mention which OS, your comment comes across as solipsistic.

I use NixOS, but basically anything other than Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android fits the bill.

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