Written by barrientosa the 14 Apr 12 at 06:14.

I think it's nice to show a message to users in case of failure, however it would save time if the update-manager can just check other servers around if your local mirror is overloaded and proceed with the upgrade silently without bothering you.

Nevertheless as a last resource I agree that update-manager should show some sort of message to the user, but only in case that all the mirrors are collapsed or something like that.

I think it's nice to show a message to users in case of failure, however it would save time if the update-manager can just check other servers around if your local mirror is overloaded and proceed with the upgrade silently without bothering you. Nevertheless as a last resource I agree that update-manager should show some sort of message to the user, but only in case that all the mirrors are collapsed or something like that.

Written by puxkggn the 28 Apr 12 at 13:17.

Update manager should not be doing fall backs something without showing a message to the user that it does.
In this case the Update manager should pick another one until it has either found a working mirror or doesn't find one.
In the found a working mirror it displays a message to the user while continuing. (The message is for information not for confirmation.) And in the latter it's of course impossible to continue.

Update manager should not be doing fall backs something without showing a message to the user that it does. In this case the Update manager should pick another one until it has either found a working mirror or doesn't find one. In the found a working mirror it displays a message to the user while continuing. (The message is for information not for confirmation.) And in the latter it's of course impossible to continue.

Written by Aielyn the 4 Oct 12 at 12:34.

While Solutions #1 and #2 are good in general, it is not always appropriate to have the update manager automatically pull files from an alternate mirror without allowing the user input.

For instance, for some, there are limits to downloads from most mirrors, but unlimited downloads from certain ISP-related mirrors. This occurs with Telstra in Australia, where file downloads from the AARNet Mirror are unlimited. For large updates, a switch to a different mirror could result in a significant dent in the download limit for the user. However, for small updates, the user might not be overly concerned, and may allow it anyway.

Which of the approaches to use could be set on first use of the Update manager, with "Silent" being the default option (as many users do not require information on alternate mirror usage at all) and the other options being "Automatic", "Manual", and "Off", with obvious meanings.

While Solutions #1 and #2 are good in general, it is not always appropriate to have the update manager automatically pull files from an alternate mirror without allowing the user input. For instance, for some, there are limits to downloads from most mirrors, but unlimited downloads from certain ISP-related mirrors. This occurs with Telstra in Australia, where file downloads from the AARNet Mirror are unlimited. For large updates, a switch to a different mirror could result in a significant dent in the download limit for the user. However, for small updates, the user might not be overly concerned, and may allow it anyway. Which of the approaches to use could be set on first use of the Update manager, with "Silent" being the default option (as many users do not require information on alternate mirror usage at all) and the other options being "Automatic", "Manual", and "Off", with obvious meanings.

Written by barrientosa the 12 Mar 08 at 01:00.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #4317 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #4317 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!