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<\/a><\/p>\nPlease play nice Apple. <\/p>\n
Either let me hide Safari as an option or minimally, don’t try to install new software without me explicitly<\/strong> agreeing.<\/p>\nInstalling new software that is subject to security issues should always be an OPT-IN<\/strong> for consumers, don’t decide for them. You may have some fine products Apple, but don’t force them on me. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You duped me once Apple by making me think I needed to update Safari on one of my Windows computers. But, I’m not going to make that mistake again. I don’t want your browser. I have two browsers installed already and that’s quite enough. 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