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Originally Posted by JSWolf
Windows does not have a repository and I've never seen the need for one. I can manage the software on my system no problem. Why is if that Linux needs a repository when it doesn't work all that well? Can't Linux users manage software themselves? Going to the official websites to download is the way to do it.
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It does, it's just not called a repository. Also it often forces updates, causes you to be unable to turn off quickly if doing a shutdown upgrade. Or can decide to delay your login till it does an update.
It also has the Windows Store.
It has now MS Store apps you can't disable or uninstall.
Then also you can find you need an official MS component. It might be a tickable option in Program Settings in one of three places. Then it downloads from the MS "repository". Or you discover you have to search MS now broken Tech Support that mainly offers adverts for Office 365 when you try and find official MS tools or components.
Also many MS official programs from their site need a specific .net version, that often can't be found or the link on the page is incorrect. Try the MS official Keyboard Creator on 64 bit Win10.