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Auto updates have existed long before Windows 10. It's great that you are diligent about updating your software regularly. But how many people do? If you agree
by ordinaryperson 6y ago
Auto updates have existed long before Windows 10.
It's great that you are diligent about updating your software regularly. But how many people do? If you agree that it's a low percentage, then why is not better for the ecosystem as a whole to improve security and compatibility?
- pessimizer 6y agoIf you're making up percentages of people who update when they see an icon and a message telling them updates are available, asking other people to make up their own numbers, then deciding that we should make decisions based on these made-up numbers, I think you're on the wrong track. How often Ubuntu users who turn auto-update off manually update themselves is an actual thing that can be researched. It's disappointing how many developers just think you should assume the worst based on your imagination and ego, then justify taking away control from users whenever one can get away with it as a safety measure.
- ordinaryperson 6y agoI'm "making up" numbers? What would you call this? https://theconversation.com/the-petya-ransomware-attack-shows-how-many-people-still-dont-install-software-updates-77667 https://theconversation.com/the-petya-ransomware-attack-show...
- CathedralBorrow 6y agoThis percentage seems to be the crux of your argument so I'm curious to know what it is. Are you relying on any data?
- ordinaryperson 6y agoPretty simple Google search: https://theconversation.com/the-petya-ransomware-attack-shows-how-many-people-still-dont-install-software-updates-77667 https://theconversation.com/the-petya-ransomware-attack-show... Many more examples.