Windows: a history in packaging

Since I took you on a quick tour of operating systems, I thought this might
be interesting.

http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/window-on-windows/?p=1358&tag=nl.e064
An article looking at Windows packaging and how it has changed over the
years.

http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-10877_11-322618.html
is a photo gallery of all that packaging. Which is your preferred way to
receive software?