Antony,
I disagree. I have to at least
have a previous install of Firefox to even get that.
The whole issue from what I've read is that Apple is pushing Safari without having an existing install.
Safari's a great browser. I prefer Firefox.
But that's my pref. Prolly not yours, and that's fine.
Hopefully, however, the topic can be objective.
I don't disagree that the default setting to update Firefox is annoying. But again, at least it's only happening because I
chose to install Firefox.
How many users out there will miss the fact that they didn't install Safari originally and see that Software Update and click through it unknowingly?
I'm not going to venture to guess the percentage, but I would say I'll bet it's higher than you might think.
This is where the conspiracy theorist in me kicks in.....
But seriously, don't you think Apple is playing the odds on that?
THAT in and of itself is my problem with the scenario.
I'm seriously not looking to start a flame war, here. Just trying to be objective about it.
I've got no problem with Apple or anyone else with software updates as long as they aren't attempts to "slip under the radar" like this appears to me.
Take care, all.
Chris