Neewbie ? Sw updates cost or not?

[rogerbottrell]

apparently not, but then why demand my personal information and credit card number.--i say b.s.??---can someone explain that to me in two sentences or less- doesn't make any sense to me-
thank you very much for your understanding.

 

[maflynn]

Mac apps don't have software updates, and most major updates cost money, so a credit card is needed.

 

[Weaselboy]

apparently not, but then why demand my personal information and credit card number.--i say b.s.??---can someone explain that to me in two sentences or less- doesn't make any sense to me-
thank you very much for your understanding.

Follow this to create an AppleID without a credit card.

 

[Gregg2]

Mac apps don't have software updates, and most major upgrades cost money, so a credit card is needed.

Right?