If Windows were designed today, would the Registry exist?
If designed today, Windows would not include the Registry.
“the more flexible model, the more human readable model, or and now machine readable model, is actually probably what, if Windows was designed again, would be designed with.”
The discussion highlights a potential shift in system architecture for Windows, suggesting that a more flexible and human-readable configuration model would be preferred over the traditional Registry. This reflects broader trends towards simplicity and accessibility in software design.