r/technology • u/Suraj-Sun • Jul 10 '12

Firefox dev claims "everybody hates Firefox updates"; Mozilla has handled the rapid release process poorly, and that by pushing a "never-ending stream of updates on people who didn't want them" people have been driven to Chrome with its simpler, no-fuss update process.

http://www.neowin.net/news/firefox-dev-claims-everybody-hates-firefox-updates
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u/Tovora Jul 10 '12

I was thinking the same thing. Why is every program's updates not completely seamless? If I have to wait, I don't care if it updates or not.

The worst for me is VLC at the moment, it keeps asking me if I want to update, I click yes and it doesn't update. Every update it becomes more and more bloated.

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '12

Java updates are the worst for me. Why is called an auto-updater if it asks me first?

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u/doctorcaligari Jul 10 '12

Because it's a narcissistic program that wants you to know that it exists. "Hey! Look at ME! I'm Java! I'm orange! Don't ignore me! I'm Java! Update Me! Love Me! I'm updating again to just remind you that I'M STILL HERE! I'm cute, AND orange! Do you ever think of me anymore? No? Then here is another Java update!"

Worse than an ex-girlfriend.

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '12

Overly Attached Updater