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Because it's my computer. I bought it. It's mine to do with as I wish. If Microslut (or anyone else) wishes to make use of it then they can pay for the privilege.
For those who like that model, they've products like Office365 - where you use whatever they have to offer on the web and they can change it at will - and for those who don't - they buy the software outright.
They do make you buy Win10, don't they? [TOS doesn't cut it]. Leading back to my statement in a different thread: My upgrade from Win7 will be Linux.
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W∴ Balboos wrote: Because it's my computer. I bought it. It's mine to do with as I wish.
And you chose to install a Microsoft operating system and chose to agree to their terms. It is your computer, so if you don't like it then install something else. That is your right. It is also their right to update their software whenever they want to. In fact, they have to or else they face serious legal consequences for not keeping a product secure.
W∴ Balboos wrote: My upgrade from Win7 will be Linux.
Ya, I tried that. Good luck. Linux sucks. Hopefully it works for you.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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Go collect your wu mao.
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Nelek wrote: I found it not so different to what you describe about microsoft
... Except that you can switch it off and only get notifications about updates*, which you can then choose to install or not.
* Open the Google Play app, go to Account > Settings, and it's the first setting in the list.
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Mark_Wallace wrote: * Open the Google Play app, go to Account > Settings, and it's the first setting in the list.
I thought all settings could be managed locally on the phone. I have no Android so no google account experience.
Thank you for the hint
M.D.V. 
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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The Google Play app is on the phone. You can also go to Phone Settings > Apps, and select individual apps that you want to allow to update automatically -- I've only done that for antivirus signatures, but some people allow a few more.
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When you buy an android or apple mobile device, you have no choice in what OS you use. On your PC/laptop, you do. Even Apple desktops/laptops can have Windows or Linux installed as opposed to the native Apple OS.
I've never had anything but an android phone (current phones is a Samsung Galaxy 5s), and none of the ones I've owned have ever once auto-updated anything. Ever.
My problem with Win10 is that it carries the "app store" paradigm over to the PC, and forces updates on you. I don't want that. If I did, I'd have an Apple where it's pretty much always been that way.
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013
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Try to avoid responding to troll tactics.
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W∴ Balboos wrote: For those who like that model, they've products like Office365
I am glad I do not use this as when Windows is updating it takes all my very limited band width. Hey, 0.7 M download is smokin fast where I am. 
Mongo: Mongo only pawn... in game of life.
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Sounds like a Which hunt.
New version: WinHeist Version 2.2.2 Beta I told my psychiatrist that I was hearing voices in my head. He said you don't have a psychiatrist!
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Only the crowd isn't shouting the word "duck".
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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I like which hunts. Maybe we'll see some wherewolves involved as well?
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I'll bet Whoville started it.
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Quote: "The Windows 10 upgrade is a choice designed to help people take advantage of the most secure and most productive Windows," said a spokesman.
So, let me get this right... the Windows 10 upgrade allows people to use Windows 7 ("most productive Windows")?
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
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I thought you were a Software Artist? Or a "something" Artist at least?
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According to my job title I'm a CTO...
veni bibi saltavi
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Chief gin-and-Tonic Officer?
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"Certifiable Twat..." - what does the "O" stand for? 
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
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Online.
This space for rent
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Of course - why didn't I think of that? 
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
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I thought that was reserved for DD on a Friday night?
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Surely he hasn't been online for years, ever since he stranded on his deserted political island?
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
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Apparently he reserves his drunken rantings for FarceBook now... 
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