this is likely what most people want to do when they share files if they aren't in a mac-only environment.
Obviously true, but not a strong argument against placing the option where it is. It is not difficult to find by navigation, and searching for "windows file sharing" in System Preferences or Spotlight takes the user directly to the sheet containing that option.
Why isn't SMB enabled by default?
According to the dialog box and the associated help menu, SMB requires your password to be stored in a less secure way.
Why doesn't the option mention that this is what's needed to interface with windows computers?
Obviously true, but not a strong argument against placing the option where it is. It is not difficult to find by navigation, and searching for "windows file sharing" in System Preferences or Spotlight takes the user directly to the sheet containing that option.
Why isn't SMB enabled by default?
According to the dialog box and the associated help menu, SMB requires your password to be stored in a less secure way.
Why doesn't the option mention that this is what's needed to interface with windows computers?
I agree, it should.