[tor-talk] automatic Tor browser updates

[Cain Ungothep]

> [trim]
> It seems that automatic updating is now the default.

Automatic updates have been on by default since 5.0:
https://blog.torproject.org/blog/tor-browser-50-released

> That's a good idea. Consider the Freedom Hosting exploits. I can't say that I
> trust the MAR update protocol as much as checking GPG signatures. But then,
> most people who even remember to update don't bother checking GPG signatures.
> So it's a net improvement.  The scrupulous can disable automatic updating,
> and go old school.