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Addendum: I also believe it is possible to write software that does not need to be "improved". I prefer reliable software more than "dynamic" software that is a constant state of flux. And as you might guess I am not fond of software that keeps expanding with "features" to fill available space. I am quite happy if software just keeps doing what I expect it do, without slowing down or failing. The question I would have as to other users who appear to want updates is whether they want new features or whether they are hoping the next update fixes some specific or general annoyance they are experiencing, e.g., perhaps generally they are not thrilled with the software and hope the "new" or "updated" version will be less disappointing.

While some may think I have misinterpreted the blog author (and I acknowledge this is a valid response), I still think that bug or nondescript "security fixes" is a powerful, fear-based mechanism to compel users to allow updates -- of any kind. And it therefore relevant to any discussion of "updates". Especially when it is common for these bug or "security fixes" to be inextricably mixed with non-security items such as "features" in such a way that the user must except the "whole hog", perhaps in some way similar to "omnibus legislation" in the US Congress.

I respect everyone's opinions whether you agree with me or not. I am just happy to see that some users may be thinking about "updates" and what they really are instead of blindly accepting them without ever pausing to think.

From my perspective every new "feature" that adds code is also introducing a new potential for a bug or security issue. I want programs and systems to get smaller not larger.