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Originally Posted by paola
yes but consider a normal user, not particularly computer literate who simply wants to read books and buy them using the device: this person is bound to be "victim" of firmware updates. My bet is that there are loads of these types of users (admittedly based on a very unrepresentative poll of the people I know, though I know many people  ). |
I'm not computer literate enough to deal with adding or subtracting from electronic program memories. I have enough trouble just dealing with e-mail. It took me months to figure out how to get e-mail onto my cell phone. That is WHY I don't allow computers to change what is already working well.
Granted, there are security needs that must be addressed. Fortunately there are computer geeks who know how to deal with them, that hire out for not too much money. Otherwise, if I have a device that is working properly, I don't make changes. I don't let companies make changes just because it's the newest system. And I certainly don't let computers change themselves, other than anti-virus and firewall updates.
When it comes to e-readers, I want one that allows me to read my books. For anything more complex, I'll use a computer. I don't expect my motorcycle to fly like a plane. It works as a motorcycle. I don't ask for more.
Stitchawl