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Re: Windows Update now MARKETING new MS software That option has been available for awhile now.
Hmm...a software manufacturer giving you the OPTION (OPT-IN) to try new software they produce. Seems like a good idea. Aren't they in the software business?
Is it any different than Apple pushing their browser in an update?
Or, Java pushing a toolbar in their update?
Or Adobe pushing a toolbar on a Reader download?
All of which you can opt-out on if you watch carefully?
So, what's the concern?
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1 edit | said by MSeng:Is it any different than Apple pushing their browser in an update? Or, Java pushing a toolbar in their update? Or Adobe pushing a toolbar on a Reader download? All of which you can opt-out on if you watch carefully? So, what's the concern? I don't like what they do either. Software updates should stick to updates and not be used as a marketing tool. Just my opinion.
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| My opinion -- software companies are in the business of making money and should/can use any tool available to get their product in front of the consumer.
The concern should be if they foist it on you unknowingly or do not allow you the opportunity to decline the installation.
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