Episode 33: Should computers and computing systems auto update?
Posted: April 11th, 2012 | Author: Patrick Thornton | Filed under: Podcasts | Tags: Apple, auto updates, cars, computers, Facebook, Flashback, Instagram, Java, Mercedes Benz, OS X | No Comments »
We discuss the purchase of Instagram by Facebook.
Jeremy is concerned. I’m taking a wait and see approach.
Then we have a big discussion about computers and computing systems automatically installing updates and patches for users. Most users don’t keep their computers and computing systems up to date. So doesn’t it make sense that more computers and computing systems are auto updating? Won’t this lead to less malware and a better user experience?
But what happens if that computing system being updated is within the car you’re driving?
It’s a serious usability discussion. Both sides have drawbacks and benefits. Perhaps the answer comes down to the user and the use case.
Listen to this week’s show:
Show notes:
- Hey Facebook. Let’s talk about Instagram
- The biggest OS X malware outbreak ever has hit with Flasback malware
- Mercedes can upgrade car software remotely
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