Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Silent Updates

I assume that a "silent update" needs to download itself. If anything
attempts to download to my computer without my permission, I am not
happy when I find out about it, which I will. My usual reaction is to
delete the offending software and not use it again.

--Jean

On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 9:02 PM, Florian Monfort
<florian.monfort@gmail.com> wrote:
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Florian Monfort <florian.monfort@gmail.com>
> Date: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 12:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Silent Updates
> To: Jean Weber <jeanweber@gmail.com>
>
>
> Hi Jean,
>
> Not sure I understand what you mean. Silent updates are usually... Silent.
> How can people tell whether they like it or not?
>
> Companies are a different topic, and OF COURSE you would be able to turn it
> off. Not even debatable :).
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 9:47 PM, Jean Weber <jeanweber@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 8:34 PM, Florian Monfort
> > <florian.monfort@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I've seen a lot of browsers recently moving towards silent updates.
> > >
> > > I was wondering whether this could be a relevant approach for LibreOffice
> > > or not.
> > >
> > > Indeed I've seen many people complaining about LibreOffice features, UI
> > > etc. While using LibreOffice 3.4... Of course the first advice is "just
> > > upgrade" but for people I doesn't seem like such a good think to do, just
> > > like it somewhat scares them. I'm pretty sure that happens with at least
> > > half of our userbase.
> > >
> > > What do you guys think? I think this would improve the overall quality of
> > > our userbase making sure that almost everyone has the very last stable
> > > version, with all the fixes and improvements it brings.
> > >
> > > Plus, for once we wouldn't be copying MS Office...
> > >
> > > --
> > > *Monfort Florian*
> >
> >
> > If it's an option the user can choose, that can be a good move. If
> > it's not an option, it would be a VERY BAD move. Many people hate
> > silent updates, and many companies will not allow them. I'll accept
> > the option being the default, as long as it's easy to turn off.
> >
> > --Jean
>
>
>
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