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Well the original point is that sparkle predates MAS by more than a decade, and the MAS limitations are a bigger issue than the fees. > Doesn't that leads to t
by masklinn 3y ago
Well the original point is that sparkle predates MAS by more than a decade, and the MAS limitations are a bigger issue than the fees.
> Doesn't that leads to the situation on windows where every single app is phoning home at startup?
Sparkle has a very clear and regular behaviour, its predictability and widespread use made it easy to manage.
- madeofpalk 3y agoAs a more technical user who is aware of Sparkle, I recognise the Sparkle updater and I appreciate it. In fact, I miss this on Windows, where each app updates differently, and most will just throw you annoyingly to the install wizard all over again.
- steve1977 3y agoTo be fair, Windows Installer can also handle updates (and patches). And proper uninstallation, which is something that’s missing on macOS.
- prmoustache 3y agoThanks for the history lesson.