Why does that matter? I should be allowed to explicitly chose the risks I want to take. Not microsoft. Especially not for microsoft to decide, no matter what I'm doing, or what I have open and unsaved on my computer, now is the time they think my risk is too great and tuesday has passed, so reboot reboot reboot.
I think it wasnt just reboot inconvenience, I feel like there was a period of time where some software updates would break or make your software experience worse.
I have vague memories as a teenager of running older versions of MSN messenger in compatability mode because after a certain version it was full of ads.
Android phone software is also very good at this now, I still hestate to update my pixel because each update somehow makes my phone worse to use.
Well... this is similar to COVID. As long as your computer is disconnected from any network, yes you should be able to do whatever you want and decide. But as soon as your computer can be a danger for others, then your risk taking decisions can harm others, and then what?
Masks during covid were a matter of public health.
Masks were necessary to save lives at a stage where risks were unknown and pressure on health systems was high.
Missing Windows updates does not kill anyone.
Plus, installing Windows updates may cause high frustration because "feature" updates are mixed with them and may alter the OS behavior in unexpected and undesired ways. If Microsoft cares so much about security, they should allow people to stay on fixed Windows stable versions that only get security updates without pestering them. Basically, sell LTSC to normal people.
