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>>As for the forced updates -- what would you have them do? The same thing they do on Windows server: display huge red banner: "you need to update". Hell, make
by bluecalm 10y ago
>>As for the forced updates -- what would you have them do?
The same thing they do on Windows server: display huge red banner: "you need to update". Hell, make the banner bigger and more flashing every time. Make it emit sounds if I don't update for a few days. Just don't make me update right now because right now might be critical time for me.
It's really is a no-brainer. Forced updates policy is a disaster. The solution is really simple as well: nudge more and more persistently.
>> You can't rely on any random grandma to be update-conscious
Even a grandma is going to notice ever growing red banner with a button "ok, update now".
- pdimitar 10y agoI don't think both of us have solid enough knowledge in user/consumer psychology but FWIW, I think this would incite a much more violent reaction. Emit a sound, you say? I can mute everything with a press of two-keys combo in half a second. Banner? People go out of their way to silence the Windows 10 updates in general. People who weren't technical decide to become technical just to "get back at Microsoft". Look it up, it's all out there in the internet for the future generations to collectively shake their heads in shame. So you know, if Homo Sapiens wasn't what it was you would actually be right. But facts and history aren't on your side I am afraid. Finally, I think Microsoft had to introduce at least one small leverage on the users to tempt/strongarm them to actually buy the higher licenses of Windows 10 where you can control the update times. Windows is the most widespread consumer OS. I don't think it's so villainous that they give you 95% for free and ask for money if you want the other 5%.