Re: Apple Software Update (was Re: Microsofts Anti-Spyware)

2005-01-17 Thread Jim Campbell
Very true - for as well-designed as Panther is, the updates are ham-fisted. Windows Update does a good job of looking at what you have, then applying updates as necessary. Although, I wonder if the iCal update contains something that, say, would deny access to some minor worm which, though

Apple Software Update (was Re: Microsofts Anti-Spyware)

2005-01-14 Thread Kevin Graeme
How do you feel about the Apple Software Update for keeping up with the patches? I personally can't stand it. I hate that it groups trivial updates, like a point release of iTunes for AOL users, along with the actual security updates. So it pops up no matter the severity. And even if you don't

Re: Apple Software Update (was Re: Microsofts Anti-Spyware)

2005-01-14 Thread Larry C. Lyons
I never really turn our iBook off, so I set up the Apple Software Update to download updates regularly, then I decide whether they're applicable and let them install while I do something else. larry On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 10:45:16 -0600, Kevin Graeme [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do you feel