Actually, I did not miss the point, I replied to a concrete post. And I agree that for upgraders, the current procedure is OK, but for those with new computers it is a little cold shower. But if we must adapt to this situation, "where there is a will, there is a way".
Maybe I am lucky, but I don't recall to have used system disk since at least Tiger.
For those who disagree, what Apple should have done on new computers, IMHO, is at least have included full OS version on the recovery HD partition without the need to download. These days, any new computer has an HD large enough to sacrifice 4GB.

Last edited by macnerd10; 11/05/11 06:46 AM.
Alex
3.1 GHz 13" MacBook Pro 2015, 8 GB RAM, OS 10.11.2, Office 2011, TimeWarner Cable
2.8 GHz Xeon Mac Pro 2010, 16 GB RAM, OS 10.11.2, Office 2011, LAN