Why is the name of the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 hard-coded into the Bluetooth drivers?

· Raymond Chen · Sept. 15, 2025, 3:14 p.m.
Old New Thing [Other] microsoft Bluetooth hardware Driver Development
Summary
The blog post questions why the name of the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 is hard-coded into Bluetooth drivers, suggesting a possible favoritism. The content lacks depth and original insights.
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