[TYPO3-v4] Release notifications in the BE

[Pim Broens - Redkiwi]

> 
> > Just keep in mind that this will cause TYPO3 to call home. It
> > absolutely makes sense, but the feature can become very useful for
> > many other things like tracking statistics (how many 4.0
> > installations are still in use) etc.
> 

Isn't the 'calling home' just a one way street if for instance you use
it to get some xml style info from the typo3.org website?
Then the discussion of statistics and/or private data won't be an issue.

Kind regards,

Pim Broens