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Originally Posted by Degausser

the iPod touch update is not necessary, it's an add-on that some people chose to add functionality to their device. The new iPod Touch already contains the update, so this is just for people who have the old one and are yet to buy it. I paid for it straightaway, and wasn't even billed for whatever reason. The iPod Touch is still relatively new territory for an MP3 device, and Apple is not the only company that charges for updates. Once you have an update in the 2.* range, you get the subsequent ones free, it's like if you owned a copy of Windows XP, micro wouldn't upgrade (if you dare to call it an upgrade) you to vista for free; you can, however, download the service packs for free.

Nice analogy . It makes more sense to me now.