Re: "without pre-installed software"
That's been the situation donkey's years. What always seemed to be the case, though, was that you'd have a means to create media for that purpose.
Not only that, but at least HP claims you can only do it once. Makes you wonder what happens if you end up burning a coaster. I guess you're out of luck. Seems very silly restriction.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
