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[David Siegel <david.siegel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Shuttleworth wrote:
> David Siegel wrote:
> >  1. Confirmation that the AC adapter was plugged in and the computer 
> > is now charging (some laptops have finicky plugs).
> The charging emblem on the icon should show that, as should the title 
> "*AC power*".
> >  2. (Maybe) how much time remains until the battery is fully charged.
> This is trickier. I can see the arguments for both "how long till 
> fully charged" and "how long if you unplug right now". But I'd prefer 
> to convey only one number in the body. I'm happy, in the case of 
> plugging in, only to show the time till fully charged since the icon 
> will give a sense of how full it would be.
>
> Mark

Yes. You don't need the time remaining information until you go off AC 
power, at which point a notification bubble would convey that information.

David