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But this won't stop the user from updating the iPad as the OP wanted.You can stop the automatic update at Settings > iTunes & App Stores > Automatic Downloads --> Updates = "off"
Edit:an after thought. I wonder if the multi user functions I understand Ios9 has will help?
A true multi-user system will require large upgrades in hardware:Edit:an after thought. I wonder if the multi user functions I understand Ios9 has will help?
That is inevitable, whatever the reason but in these circumstances why?A true multi-user system will require large upgrades in hardware:...
I'm guessing you've never administered a Unix system, which is what iOS is based on. iOS devices in their current hardware configuration simply aren't up to the task. One of the problems with Microsoft Windows is that Microsoft never really understood how to maintain a true multi-user system and make it as secure as possible.That is inevitable, whatever the reason but in these circumstances why?
>* more system memory needed to keep user files...
Only if you are turning it into a proper multi-user computer, which I don't think it is at present. If the apps and system are common, then surely it comes down to settings, which could be fairly minimal (i.e. some of them being general and others user specific) and cloud based? As for more memory, I have an, at the time, start of the art 20MB drive in a cupboard from some 25 years ago; soon 128GB iPads will probably be the minimum.
>* a much larger battery due...
I disagree if it is based on simple switching between users -e.g. myself, my wife, kids....
>* iOS would need an overhaul, including a new log in screen...
Fingerprint...?
I'm guessing you've never administered a Unix system, which is what iOS is based on?..
Well, as with all Apple updates, obviously rumour, but a quick search brings up many references between wish list and rumour. e.g.
'The iOS 9-related rumors have been aplenty during the past couple of days, and a report earlier today keeps the ball rolling in suggesting that Apple is prepping support for multiple users in a future software update. Additionally, there could also be a very interesting dual-app viewing mode, and given that many iOS users have been hoping to see such features for a long time, this is arguably the most exciting iOS 9 tidbit to date.....'
From http://wccftech.com/ios-9-multiuser-splitscreen/