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First, this is an illusion of choice. The software changes anyway, and you can't realistically opt out of it changing by opting out of updates, since compatibil
by pornel 3y ago
First, this is an illusion of choice. The software changes anyway, and you can't realistically opt out of it changing by opting out of updates, since compatibility with the external world will force you to keep updating.
Secondly, if you don't like change, putting off upgrades may actually make it worse for you. You will have an "OMG, they've changed everything!" shock when you upgrade rarely. OTOH if you run regular updates, you'll get small changes one at a time, boil-the-frog style. You can't opt out of changes, you can only get them in small drops, or a whole bucket at a time.
- JohnFen 3y ago> you can't realistically opt out of it changing by opting out of updates, since compatibility with the external world will force you to keep updating Long term, this has truth (although it's usually overstated -- most software, even internet software, that I have still works even after many years). But what I can do is decide for myself when to make that change. This is particularly important when features I need are removed, as it lets me still have working software while I look for an alternative. > if you don't like change, putting off upgrades may actually make it worse for you. It doesn't. UI changes, particularly, are disruptive. Having frequent small ones is far more disruptive to me than infrequent large ones.