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by f1shy 409 days ago
What's wrong with checking for updates upon start once (and cache per day)

For me that would also be wrong, if I cannot disable it in the configuration. I do bot want to extend startup time.

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Wait until you learn about non-blocking IO. And threads.

It's a whole new world out there.

If you're expecting the guys shipping the 250mb bloated app to get this right i might haave a bridge to sell you
Pretty snarky and useless comment. It is clear I mean also, for example, noot use BW for that.