Windows 10's forced automatic updates are a good idea

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Microsoft will force Windows 10 Home users to download and install updates to its operating system without any options to turn them off. A final version of the OS, distributed to testers this week, contains a clause in the end user license agreement (EULA) that reveals Windows 10 users will receive "automatic updates without any additional notice." The changes have left some Windows users concerned.





By default, Windows 10 will download, install, and reboot machines automatically when they’re not in use to install the updates. There’s only one other option: download, install, and choose when to reboot. This is a big change from Windows 8.1’s four options that included automatic reboots, choose when to reboot, choose when to download and install, and never check for updates.



Windows users are concerned over two potential scenarios.

Windows users are concerned over two potential scenarios: forced downloads and faulty updates. Windows 10 will automatically download updates, so those with capped internet connections won’t be able to manage the date downloads are made. Windows 10 updates won’t just be security patches, but they’ll also include feature updates making the download sizes a genuine concern for some.

The real worry is over faulty updates, but that’s less of a problem thanks to Microsoft’s "Windows as a service" model. Failed or faulty updates are already very rare, and Microsoft can lean on its 5 million Windows 10 testers to try out updates before they’re distributed more broadly. I can’t remember the last time I had to restore my Windows machine because of a bad patch.

While there are concerns, the advantages far outweigh any of the negatives. If you’re used to family members calling you for technical support because they’ve failed to upgrade to the latest Windows service pack or some malware disabled Windows Update then those days will hopefully be over.

Windows 10 updates will be automatic and mandatory, so the OS should act more like Google's Chrome browser. Google updates Chrome regularly, and everyone gets the latest version once they close the browser or restart their machine. It keeps everyone up-to-date and secure, and now all Windows 10 users will benefit from the same approach.

Source : theverge

 

[starbuck]

Failed or faulty updates are already very rare,
I can’t remember the last time I had to restore my Windows machine because of a bad patch.
While there are concerns, the advantages far outweigh any of the negatives.

So this guy is a total idiot and works for Microsoft!!

Faulty windows updates are not rare at all.
Sorry, but the advantages do NOT far outweigh any of the negatives.

By default, Windows 10 will download, install, and reboot machines automatically when they’re not in use to install the updates. There’s only one other option: download, install, and choose when to reboot.

and free choice goes out of the window!

Win10 is a far better operating system, I certainly agree there.... and windows updates will be needed from time to time
But to force their will on users will backfire on them..... big time.

There is concern already about the EULA.

The entire Agreement to which the person agrees, includes all the 'links' (EULA quote) inside the EULA. But there were no links, all the links were BROKEN.
THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS FLAW. It makes the EULA defective.