Re: #!%&@! Firefox

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From: smr
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:38

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On Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:27:23 -0500, Mark Anderson wrote:

> In article me@shawnritchie.com says...
>> Lemme summarize: Dipshit computer "admin" fails to disable auto-update at
>> the start, is shocked and appalled when an update automatically happens.
> 
> They used to be polite and ask before doing an upgrade.  At that point I 
> should have the choice to click yes or no and then be reminded that auto 
> update is on.  This auto update crap seems to becoming a trend among a 
> lot of software.

If the update requires your intervention, it's not very "auto", is it?

For what it's worth, I completely agree with you that it should be, by
default, off as an option. Some versions of certain software are just
perfect as is and I've never felt a need to upgrade past that version.

-- 
smr

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