"Cliff" wrote in message

I suspect that one day they will do automatic online
updates ... and error reports via Email back to MS.

You can already configure it to update automatically. Most people don't like
that including myself. It's tantamount to turning almost complete control of
your computer over to someone else. (or some company).

I equate that to pre-authorized chequing which I monitor very closely. For
the most part, it works out ok, but for the times when your account is
debited for something without your permission. And then comes the time when
you've terminated all purchases from a company, but they continue to debit
your account.