Having too-frequent updates appear to satiate those that need to be reassured that their voices are heard, or to prove the company has not folded.
But look at Windows updates, for example…
Users having to run large updates too often is bothersome, disruptive, usually is a waste of time in relation to the benefit gained, introduces the element of risk that something you like and trust will now break or no longer exist (sound familiar?).
Overall, i like the idea of semi-annual updates. This will give users and third-oarty developers some time to catch their breath, reassess what is coming, and plan accordingly.
Patches (fixpacks) are a different story, and should be made sparingly and only to fix systems which can not be run otherwise. Patches and quick fixes should have an unobtrusive instant install path, as a rule. But i am all for easy.
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