HT1338 And why we need both Software Update and App Store in Mac OS X 10.8?

Since clicking Software Update brings the App Store anyway

Apple's recommendation is a broadband connection but not one with restrictions.
Here's why. Your profile indicates you have v10.8 Mountain Lion installed.
If at some point you need to reformat, repair, or restore OS X, that can definitely take more than 30 minutes. To restore OS X alone takes about 45 minutes with a high speed internet connection.
Requirements for reinstalling OS X Lion or OS X Mountain Lion
"Reinstalling OS X Lion or OS X Mountain Lion via OS X Recovery requires broadband access to the Internet via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection. OS X is downloaded over the Internet from Apple when OS X Recovery is used for reinstallation."
From here > OS X: About OS X Recovery

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