>>The "pros" seem to assume that the (Authorization) system is going to work without a hitch. I'm arguing on principle and because half the time this "crap" doesn't work, and it's become obvious MS is not infallable.
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>Well, I can't say if it will be nice and smooth or not.

I can, since I install builds all the time. Tell it what country you're in, click a button, and you're done. We'll see how well it works out in production.