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The part that doesn't sit right with me is that Google never asked or told me that their software would run in the background as well as they never ask to insta
by wizard_2 18y ago
The part that doesn't sit right with me is that Google never asked or told me that their software would run in the background as well as they never ask to install the updates when it does do its updates. I only know what it's doing because I monitor my network, cpu, and have growl alerts when volumes are mounted. I thought about it and decided not to stop it as I have no idea how else their software would be updated and I do want the updates. I just don't like how they went about it.
On windows Google Chrome does something similar, you don't even need administrative right to install chrome it sits in the application data area. It can update and operate all without explicit permission. It makes me a little wary.
- mcav 18y agoIf every piece of software attempted to inform the user about background processes and other such activity, installations would become even more frustrating for end users than they already are. Most users aren't interested in that -- they want to get down and use the app. Checking for updates can be a pain. That said, automatic updates that interfere with normal work -- e.g. restarting Windows, or forcing the update in certain situations, can be more problematic.