After Complaints, Apple Tweaks Software Update

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Apple caved in to criticism and decided to change the way they are distributing Safari for Windows. The box is still checked by default but the new download system is better than the old. At least it’s not like the whole iTunes / QuickTime thing.

Among those complaining was John Lilly, the CEO of Mozilla which makes the competing Firefox browser. In a blog, Lilly said that Apple's practice was "wrong" and bad for the industry "because it undermines the trust that we're all trying to build with users."
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Why do they even bother with putting resources into Safari for Windows. I have to yet hear of anybody I know using THAT.
 
Especially after the PC Hacking Contest, you would think they'd back down. Itunes is like 50% of the reason I don't have any ipods yet. Apple and Trust should never be used in the same sentence. LOL.
 
So, now instead of saying it's an update, it says it's a new program. Better? Yes.... but IMO, it should be unchecked by default.
 
XamediX said:
Especially after the PC Hacking Contest, you would think they'd back down. Itunes is like 50% of the reason I don't have any ipods yet. Apple and Trust should never be used in the same sentence. LOL.
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I have never used itunes on my new Vista rig for my ipod, winamp5.x series works just fine for handling the music library on the ipod.
 
Doesn't anyone realize this yet, Microsoft is Apple. Agreed, major reason I don't have an iPod is because of requiring iTunes (use Winamp 5.53). I don't even use Quicktime (QT/Real Alternative).
 
Hackers are targeting Apple software like Quicktime and Safari because they aren't platform dependent and have their own long list of bugs that theyve been trying to plug and fix.
 
Yes, all those real-life Apple Viruses, Trojans and other exploits are so high in number, you simply can't take the chance.

I've got the list. Where is it, oh here it is. It was hiding under a Skittle.

XamediX said:
Especially after the PC Hacking Contest, you would think they'd back down. Itunes is like 50% of the reason I don't have any ipods yet. Apple and Trust should never be used in the same sentence. LOL.
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Azhar said:
what?
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Apple tried to bundle their Browser with their main program (Safari w/ iTunes in this case) as a necessary thing, but got told off by the userbase for their trouble.

It's like what Microsoft does w/ IE, but people actually called them on it.
 
[UPS] Sorce;1032384331 said:
Apple tried to bundle their Browser with their main program (Safari w/ iTunes in this case) as a necessary thing, but got told off by the userbase for their trouble.

It's like what Microsoft does w/ IE, but people actually called them on it.
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Microsoft does not bundle IE for other operating systems?
 
Nanan said:
I have never used itunes on my new Vista rig for my ipod, winamp5.x series works just fine for handling the music library on the ipod.
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Interesting, I did not know that. Does the same hold true for the ipod touch, cause I just bought one for a really good price.

TechLarry said:
Yes, all those real-life Apple Viruses, Trojans and other exploits are so high in number, you simply can't take the chance. I've got the list. Where is it, oh here it is. It was hiding under a Skittle.
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I was making a joke. We all understand the parameters that were in place at the event. It's still funny though, cause even paypal doesn't want people using Apple software (safari for windows).
 
Yeah but will I still get the popup for the Apple Update Software with the only update being Safari?


That was my big problem with it.
 
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