> So what would the author prefer? That security sensitive software doesn't check for updates?
Considering that we normally use the OS's distribution channels (repositories for *nix, markets for windows/os x), it's completely useless for me that any software calls home to check for updates. My OS handles this already.
Considering that we normally use the OS's distribution channels (repositories for *nix, markets for windows/os x), it's completely useless for me that any software calls home to check for updates. My OS handles this already.