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[Alex Launi <alex.launi@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 1:55 PM, mac_v <drkvi-a@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> >  <ScottK> With the exception of Firefox, generally you can install the
> new version
> > and just catch it on the next boot and keep working. The previous version
> keeps working just fine.
> >  <ScottK> I'm of the opinion that the optimal solution in this area is to
> have a subtle,
> > but noticeable indication to the user that there are updates available,
> > they install them when they think it's a good idea,
> > and you also give them a similar indication that a reboot is required
> > and they can do that when they feel like it too.
> >
>
> +1
>
> Simple and easy solution, could be even a papercut for the Karmic
> milestone!
>


Except that this totally fails to solve the problem of people not installing
updates. Yes, for ScottK, and most of us this would be ideal, we get off on
updates. My family, however, would (just like with the notification icon, as
this is essentially the exact same thing) never update.


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--Alex Launi