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[Florian Diesch <diesch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Paulo J. S. Silva" <pjssilva@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The more I think about it, the more I think that automatic updates for
> *security* problems should be default option.  I have to admit that
> most of my "regular" friends and family members do know what to do
> with the list presented by update-manager (or windows update
> notification).
>
> I would suggest an extra screen in Ubiquity about updates. It is an
> important matter and deserves its own screen. It should present the
> option of automatic updates for security problems selected by default
> together with a text explaining that they are probably a good idea,
> but also warning the user that it implies downloads and installation
> in the background. It should point out that this might not be a very
> good idea for very slow connections or for users that need strict
> control on the amount downloaded (due to download costs for example).
> The main reason for a separate window for this option is that the
> window would have enough space to explain the advantages and possible
> drawbacks of such default option.

+1

> It would be nice if the system presents bubbles (or more permanent
> notifications) saying that is is starting a download and another one

I'd like to have a bubble a few minutes before any download starts so
I have the chance to stop it




   Florian
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