Re: AOL 6.0 problems

You could just use a FOSS OS, like Linux, BSD, Haiku, etc....

On Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:52:56 -0700 (PDT), plateshutoverlock wrote:

> I was reading a Reddit forum after I posted this regarding the "Win
> update while thunderstorm is rolling in" issue which I suspect is very
> common in the summer time. A poster suggested using a UPS so Windows can
> update while the computer is unplugged. I see a few problems with this:
> 
> - Consumer grade UPSes typically are designed to give enough power/time
> for the user to close out all documents and do a proper shut down, but
> that's it. Depending on the update, this battery could die long before
> the update is complete.
> 
> - I'm sure they use large Lithium-Ion batteries instead if the sealed
> lead acid batteries of the olden days. I would not feel safe having such
> a big Li-Ion battery on my desk, citing the numerous battery fires in
> recent years.
> 
> - Not everyone has their desktop connected to WiFi, instead using a hard
> wired ethernet connection.
> So this too is a way for a computer. to get fried by lightning.
> 
>  That said, M$'s priorities takes a back seat to
> mine for this and other reasons. And this is why I took a risk and used
> a 3rd party utility to disable all autoupdating.
> 
>  M$'s taking over my computer is more of a risk
> than malware.