I'm with the OP here I've always preferred Windows based, gives you more options to use the PC for other things as well like tech data, wiring diagrams and looking up something quickly on the web whilst plugged into a car.
I live in Australia, but used to live in the UK and there are loads of...
That's already around in FCA vehicles they use a SGW (Secure Gateway), they have from 2017 on some models and 2018 on all. Aftermarket tool suppliers can pay FCA to be an "approved tool", but the cost of this would either mean the whole cost of the tool would go up or they would have to maybe...
SO diagnostic tools on average go for around 7 years between introduction and last update being available, they're still supported for several years after that with tech helpline and spare parts/repairs.