If you're like most people, you don't sit in front of your computer wating for Windows to open because that's a waste of time. So, you turn on your computer and go do something useful (like get your coffee), thinking that by the time you return to your computer, Windows will be ready and waiting for you.

Unfortunately, if you're connected to a network, or have a DSL or cable connection to the internet, when you return to your computer, Windows is asking for your password, even if the password you use is a blank one! Isn't that the most ridiculous thing? What's worse is that after logging in, you're forced to wait even longer while Windows finishes loading! AAAARGH! Once again, you go off to do something else until Windows finishes the rest of its Startup routine. Wouldn't it make more sense if it was called Windows "Stop-n-Go" instead of Windows "Startup"?