shadows creation wrote:
I just turned off the automatic updates on my unit. Havevgad no problems
shadows creation wrote:
Have had
Maybe that "Havevgad" happened because your computer/program wasn't updated.
I know that many disagree with my stance, but I NEVER update OR upgrade ANYTHING! Once the computer is working properly, I turn OFF all automatic update software! I used WIN XP since it was introduced, and just last year upgraded to WIN 7-64. Just because the manufacturer "doesn't support" software doesn't mean it instantly fails to work! Only one of my six computers has internet access anyway!
Jerry, it is mostly antivirus programs that do this and it is aggravating.
jerryc41 wrote:
I know the difference between "update" and "upgrade," so why don't software makers know? I keep getting notices to update certain software, but then it turns out to be an upgrade, instead - something that would cost me money - and I have to delete it. I don't recall the names of the programs that keep giving me these messages, but I've stopped responding to requests to update.
An update and an upgrade are the same thing. The difference between the two; is an update is for free, and an upgrade costs you money.
elliott937 wrote:
Wesso, I rest my case. I'm not alone who will not update or upgrade my computer. Even though it is an iMac, I will will not do either. I subscribe to "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
Unfortunately, that approach leads to serious security breaches. Any IT Pro will tell you to keep your system and application software current to avoid compromise. Otherwise, keep it off the Internet.
Not so for Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud. Both updates and upgrades come with the monthly rental fee at no extra charge. Best deal on the block.
shelty wrote:
An update and an upgrade are the same thing. The difference between the two; is an update is for free, and an upgrade costs you money.
anotherview wrote:
Not so for Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud. Both updates and upgrades come with the monthly rental fee at no extra charge. Best deal on the block.
Yes so. Whether you know it or not, you said it in your post.
shelty wrote:
Yes so. Whether you know it or not, you said it in your post.
An update is a minor addition to, or bug fix for, the current major release of an application or operating system. For instance, both Apple and Microsoft release regular updates to their OSes.
An upgrade is a MAJOR change in the software that adds dozens of new features, changes the user interface, changes huge chunks of code, and adds device compatibility that will never be in previous versions. Upgrades *may* require you to upgrade to a new operating system or new computer hardware, or may have limited capabilities on older systems.
Adobe has a subscription service. Yes, you pay for it. But they still release both updates and upgrades.
Yes: "Adobe has a subscription service. Yes, you pay for it. But they still release both updates and upgrades."
burkphoto wrote:
An update is a minor addition to, or bug fix for, the current major release of an application or operating system. For instance, both Apple and Microsoft release regular updates to their OSes.
An upgrade is a MAJOR change in the software that adds dozens of new features, changes the user interface, changes huge chunks of code, and adds device compatibility that will never be in previous versions. Upgrades *may* require you to upgrade to a new operating system or new computer hardware, or may have limited capabilities on older systems.
Adobe has a subscription service. Yes, you pay for it. But they still release both updates and upgrades.
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elliott937 wrote:
Wesso, I rest my case. I'm not alone who will not update or upgrade my computer. Even though it is an iMac, I will will not do either. I subscribe to "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
UPDATES to an operating system or existing program have at least one very important purpose. It is SECURITY! If you don't do Windows, Mac, Linux updates you are leaving yourself exposed to intrusion from external evils. Many programs also have security updates.
UPGRADES, on the other hand, are REPLACING the existing version of an OS or program with a new one.
Yes, the distinction can be confusing, but usually the update/upgrade tells you what it consists of.
Avoiding any and all can be risky. The OS or program not appearing "broke" is not enough.
rehess
Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA
There are many words that basically have "a distinction without a difference",
as my former boss the Dean used to say.
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