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> A checkbox isn't that hard A naive assumption. In fact, each checkbox exponentially increases the number of possible runtime environments you have to maintai
by kodablah 8y ago
> A checkbox isn't that hard
A naive assumption. In fact, each checkbox exponentially increases the number of possible runtime environments you have to maintain and test.
- smichel17 8y agoAlternatively, a choice of whether to install the update. "Installing this update will give you access to feature X, but will slow down your phone." For comparison, my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 forces me to install updates, which I hate. Wasn't my choice to get this particular phone, wouldn't do it again.
- candiodari 8y agoAssuming some users choose to install, and some don't, doesn't change the fact that updates will become incredibly expensive support-wise. Exponetially expensive even. This will mean: almost never updates at all. Well, I have to admit: my mother will be happy about it.
- garmaine 8y agoNot if checking the obscure and hidden "Don't throttle me!" box comes with a warning that it is unsupported. Then you don't have to do any serious maintenance and testing.