So you're suggesting we install yet another piece of software to help keep stardock stuff upgraded, when most other developers build that functionality right into each package?

This is why I tend to avoid devs with that mindset.  It eventually turns into a pseudo-DRM scenario.

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Yes, but that's how you justify further purchases to your other half....."but it only makes sense to get more proggies....to take full advantage of the SD Central Updater" ....