The Firefox graph [1] also looks strikingly similar after introducing Silent Updates since Apr. The trend of 'Move Fast And Break Things' seems to be coming from the web applications world into the world of installed applications.<p>Users seem to be more adaptable to change that previously thought. This is of course thanks to better testing tools which ensures that essential functionality is not compromised by such changes.<p>With the introduction of OS-level App stores, expect to see 'silent updates' in a lot more consumer applications.<p>[1]: <a href="http://clicky.com/marketshare/global/web-browsers/firefox/" rel="nofollow">http://clicky.com/marketshare/global/web-browsers/firefox/</a>
Pretty sick, chrome makes it clear that silent updates can definitely be a good thing if used appropriately. Compare to the sad new version adoption rates for pretty much all microsoft products.
Weekend down spikes in IE confirms Business is still forced to use old versions of it. <a href="http://clicky.com/marketshare/global/web-browsers/internet-explorer/" rel="nofollow">http://clicky.com/marketshare/global/web-browsers/internet-e...</a>
Arstechnica also has an article that highlights the quick deprecation and adoption of Chrome and Firefox versions:
<a href="http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/10/internet-explorer-6-usage-drops-below-5-percent-in-september/" rel="nofollow">http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/10/intern...</a><p>Compare those with IE.
This is very biased. Of the total sample, more than 50% are classified as other.<p><a href="http://clicky.com/marketshare/global/web-browsers/versions/" rel="nofollow">http://clicky.com/marketshare/global/web-browsers/versions/</a>