Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Silent Updates

Hi Jay,

This is what we've got already...

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On Dec 28, 2012 3:54 PM, "Jay Lozier" <jslozier@gmail.com> wrote:

> On 12/28/2012 06:19 AM, Jean Weber wrote:
>
> > 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
> I think the best practice is to notify the user there is an update with
> the option to install immediately or later. The check is automatic but the
> install is still user controlled. Also, this is more of an issue with
> Windows boxes and I do not know about Macs. Linux users can often set up a
> repository or use their official repository for updates.
>
> > 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
> > >
> > > --
> > > *Monfort Florian*
> > > BM2 Student at France Business School
> > > Marketing Apprentice at Red Hat
> > > Marketing Team Member at The Document Foundation
> > > florian.monfort@gmail.com
> > > Mobile : +33 6 58 97 15 61
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > > *Monfort Florian*
> > > BM2 Student at France Business School
> > > Marketing Apprentice at Red Hat
> > > Marketing Team Member at The Document Foundation
> > > florian.monfort@gmail.com
> > > Mobile : +33 6 58 97 15 61
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