so basically, they want to implement a p2p download service?? Like WoW has been doing with its patches for years?

I think using the term 'worms' is, I think, an alarmist activity. the term 'worm' is synonymous these days with a malicious, and uninvited alteration to your system. suggesting that they use 'worms' is akin to saying, 'we'll create these viruses that will seek out and patch every pc, whether you like it or not'. Saying that they intended to implement a p2p distribution system (with checks to confirm the validity of the patch received) is a much friendlier method.

In either case, they are going to have to put in something that allows you to opt out of receiving the patches (which is why a p2p service would be easier, you just bolt it onto the existing update functions), and also to opt out of transmitting the patches.

Isn't this a bit dumb?

What happens if someone adds malware to the patch and if there is no choice but to have the patch then you have a worldwide virus.

Fergal is right, there must be a choice.

What wrong with getting updates from the servers anyway?