CS needs some hardcore permissions to scan items on a VERY low level. So they can essentially push out shit code to screw up any OS. Including Mac and Linux. Don't see how MS/Windows are to blame for someone not testing a content update before pushing to the whole damn world. They should at least push out to a subset of users before destroying everyone's Friday!
I think this is a cultural issue with the Windows world. Look at Projects like ssh and git, who exist for both, but on Windows, they get shipped without documentation. Not even for the Windows-specific things. Want to know where to put your GlobalKnownHosts on Windows? F** you.
I've been managing people for a while now (more than 8 years) and I'm huge on being close to the team. Fuck the "high chair" mentality. Yes, you have to be in control, but that does not mean you can't be human. Feelings exist for us all and lack thereof does not make you a better manager. In fact, my experience is that the more open you are, feelings et all, the better the team feels. You're part of the group, a leader, a shoulder to cry on, a support in tough times, a front and decision maker in conflicts not a person with a whip. Seems to be working fine for me, my average engagement measurements are usually around 10% above company average. Zero voluntary attrition in my team in the last 5 years.
Now, for whom to share with - depends on how close you are with your team and how your team deals with news. Some teams will immediately spread news, but that may not be a bad thing. As I mentioned before, we're all human, if you were good to your team in tough times, they will be good to you in tough times too!
