2008/8/4 Twayne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On 03/08/2008 00:42, Twayne wrote: > > Q Here: > In fact, I _thought_ I read here that updates weren't sent out but > rather things of that sort would be a download of a new version of the > entire application? It almost sounds as though I've been missing out on > updates?? Or is, for example, 2.4.2 going to be an "update" to 2.4.1?
No, as far as I know OOo "upgrades" are always accomplished via a complete new installation. But all the same arguments apply: if you get the new file [and the MD5] from the attacker's web site then he wins the game. <snip> Wellll, even for MS, I don't allow auto updates; only auto download. I > do the installs using Custom Install because I want to see when they're > trying to push a Silverlight or whatever as an update, things like that. > <snip> Very OT but, please, what's wrong with Silverlight? I *was* just about to install "Turning The Pages" to look at the Ramayana exhibit on the British Library web site -- Harold Fuchs London, England Please reply *only* to [email protected]
