Quadrille - 3:23 pm on Dec 8, 2008 (gmt 0)

I agree with Demaestro's sentiments entirely. Users need to understand that updating their software is no more optional than checking the water in their car radiator.

I agree, too. But not entirely.

Using outdated software really isn't the same as, say, sticking with last years Ford Edsel (or whatever they call it now).

The Internet changes continuously, particularly as regards security, and a browser does need to be reasonably up to date. Choosing to stay with outdated and partially obsolete software isn't quaint - it's seriously misguided.

But, having said that, phasing out support for FF2 so soon after the not-universally-welcomed launch of FF3, is a geeky decision that does FF (and Open Source) no favours at all.

It's not quite as loopy as M$ trying to force everyone onto Vista, but it's close. And even M$ eventually lightened up a little.