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<blockquote data-quote="RoboMan" data-source="post: 742663" data-attributes="member: 53544"><p>Well, it is... and it's not.</p><p></p><p>The main reasons why newer software versions are released are: bug fixes/security patches and new features/modules for it.</p><p></p><p>As for the first reason, I might say it's a must to update it. You can check the logs and see what were they main changes or fixes in the new version and then choose wether to update or not.</p><p>For the second reason, it's entirely up to you. If we're talking about antivirus/antimalware solution, as long as your virus database are up to date, you should be statically protected. But you may be missing new modules or features updates that can dynamically protect you better.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and don't forget to report the bugs you found on the new version, so they can fix it soon! :=)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RoboMan, post: 742663, member: 53544"] Well, it is... and it's not. The main reasons why newer software versions are released are: bug fixes/security patches and new features/modules for it. As for the first reason, I might say it's a must to update it. You can check the logs and see what were they main changes or fixes in the new version and then choose wether to update or not. For the second reason, it's entirely up to you. If we're talking about antivirus/antimalware solution, as long as your virus database are up to date, you should be statically protected. But you may be missing new modules or features updates that can dynamically protect you better. Oh, and don't forget to report the bugs you found on the new version, so they can fix it soon! :=) [/QUOTE]
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