<< than you are the exeption, this means that you:
rarely install new software
never install new hardware >>
Actually I do , on my my WinXP I installed firmware update today for my DVD drive,plus Nero update and MSN(all today), on my Win 98 PC installed Logitech mouse drivers updates,firmware update for DVD drive again ,MSN,AVG update,Ontrack update,ad-aware update,still got some more software to install but on 56k takes awhile.I game a lot as well so will be buying some more games over the weekend.
Last hardware update was CD-RW burner installed about 4 weeks ok on my XP rig.I build my own PCs so know exactly what parts and software I want to install.I`m not one of those that upgrades all parts every 6 months or so, I like to get my moneys worth out of my hardware but do buy lots of gaming software,Morrowind is next on my list .