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Re: [Ayatana] Updating UI issues
- To: Shane Fagan <shanepatrickfagan@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Re: [Ayatana] Updating UI issues
- From: Walter Wittel <wittelw@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 06:58:14 -0700
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On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 6:30 AM, Shane Fagan
<shanepatrickfagan@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I have a bone to pick with the update system in Ubuntu. It hasnt changed
> since I started using Ubuntu (Gutsy).
It changed rather radically (IMHO) recently when it went from an
indicator to a popup. There was a quite heated at times discussion of
this change.
> For one I dont think we should get asked our password to check for
> updates. (Thats a big one for me). I dont even think by default the user
> should have to check at all. I think it should be checked once every
> week instead unless the user doesnt want that.
That already happens (and the popup window just appears. You WILL be
asked your password to install.
>
> The second thing is can we put the updates in the software center
> instead? I know its complex to implement but having a separate program
> with only 3 buttons is a waste.
I think updates are different from getting new software, but having an
"Update" button in the software center has merit. Android 2.2
apparently supports this.
BTW, the Update Manager / ease of maintaining Ubuntu was one of the
main features that sold me on the platform. Great to always look for
ways to improve but it is a critical system and needs careful
consideration (over more than one version).