Sorry but you misunderstand what Microsoft has don...

2008-03-25T07:24:00.000-04:00

Sorry but you misunderstand what Microsoft has done. Windows Update is the name of the:

1. Service in Windows
2. The initial UI in Windows

When you run Windows Update, you are offered critical, recommend, and optional software installs for Windows. But, you are also encouraged to upgrade to Microsoft Update. Once you do, you get the same experience as your previous Windows Update, except now all of your participating Microsoft software (Office, Visual Studio, etc.) will get upgraded, not just Windows. Apple Software Update for Mac has always upgraded all of your Apple supplied software. In my view, user's shouldn't have to choose to install Microsoft Update, that's just the way it should be from the start. Again, I don't care if it's called Microsoft Update and new software is offered, Microsoft correctly has most of it's software segmented according to upgrades and new installs. There are of course times where that line becomes gray, like say automatically installed IE 7. It is an upgrade, but it's not like you had a choice in taking IE in the first place when you bought Windows. I have no problem with the auto-upgrade to IE 7, but people can make a credible argument against it.

err.. I think you're a little mistaken. Windows U...

2008-03-25T00:18:00.000-04:00

err.. I think you're a little mistaken. Windows Update is different than Microsoft Update. Windows Update is something that runs on your desktop and is analogous to iTunes update. Windows update will never offer to install new software - it will only offer imporant updates. Microsoft Update is something entirely different and does offer software that is clearly marked optional!

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