[mappu]

Can you script all those common installers that are (a) not an msi, (b) don't have a /SILENT switch or other unattended installation, (c) require license input, or any combination thereof?

I guess you could use AutoHotkey to simulate mouse clicks, or attempt to repackage the software yourself. But when comparing the ability to script installations in general, linux has a major, major advantage.

[cbhl]

Repacking all the software yourself so that you can automate the installation of packages is hardly what I'd consider a solution.

In practice, people use drive images of Windows, or Ninite, or pay the neighbourhood PFK $12/hr to "automate" it.

[delian66]

What is neighbourhood PFK ?

[estebank]

Pimple Faced Kid