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In the case of "Most of the spyware and nagware updates", yes, the analogy is invalid, while in other cases it is still relevant. We also don't know how Microsoft will combine the security updates with MS "spyware and nagware" (gotto love your definition :)) in the near future. It isn't that hard for MS to require optional updates for security updates.I disagree and feel the tilting at windmills analogy is invalid. Most of the spyware and nagware updates, once blocked, stay blocked. It's only a few of the ones I've put on my Specialized High Intensity Training list that have been repeated and most of them were repeated only a few times so blocking them was not futile. And, even I have to keep rejecting the blasted things, I will continue to do so. It's sheeple who roll over and take MSpy's abuse of power that gives them the justification to keep doing so.
Please keep in mind that I am not arguing against keeping a tab on updates, quite the opposite. Despite knowing that keeping the "spyware and nagware" off my systems is an uphill battle, I am still doing it, even if it is a lost cause. Over my dead keyboard Microsoft can install their junk updates...
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