Since last millionaire, I have been in touch with computers on a daily basis. Occasionally, I helped people fixing their PCs. Among all influential PC-related technologies, I think P&P is definitely on the top-ranked list.
Recall in the early days, whenever a new piece of hardware is available. One has to at least 1, plug in the hardware; 2, configure the software (i.e., setup the drivers); 3, reboot and test. Each step requires a little professional training. What is more, if you are unlucky, you have to repeat the process several times and become frustrated.
Nowadays, most peripherals are pretty much USB-like, where the self-configuring technology plays an important role. To move a step forward, some of the devices could even skip the plug phase -- turn on its bluetooth, let the OS find it and use it.
Some random thoughts.
1. Is there anything that supports "Remove & Stop"?
2. Last time I was thinking of the term P&P was when I heard some one talking about the term "Hook-up".
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