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Idea #16678: Change the Update Manger so you can read package descriptions whilest updating

bug This idea is a duplicate of Idea #9880: browse list of updates while updates are downloading and installing.
Written by charliem the 20 Dec 08 at 17:15. Related project: Update manager. Status: New
Rationale
The Update Manger works really well but I think the GUI could do with a redesign. I think its fair to say the vast majority of users see an update is available and just hit install.

However once the update has started downloading, I often find my self wondering about the details of what I have just started installing. Especially if I see they are security updates as I wonder if my system has been exposed to the vulnerability.

What would be really good is if the update descriptions were available once the install has started. This would mean making the download dialogue non modal or possibly integrating it in to the main Update Manager window.
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Written by charliem the 20 Dec 08 at 17:15.
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starko wrote on the 20 Dec 08 at 18:55
Totally agree with you. Have a look at a similar suggestion that would provide this functionality and more
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/15769/
+1

alanhaugen wrote on the 21 Dec 08 at 13:43
I agree. However, I wonder how much most non-geek users really care about what updates they are downloading. I would think that most users just want their system updated automatically. Most people just want a system that "simply works" and do not want to be bothered about details. Maybe there should be an option to make the update process automatic and as transparent as possible too?

holizz wrote on the 27 Dec 08 at 00:50
Yes! When I use aptitude to upgrade I usually just accept it all, and then scroll up to read the list of packages being upgraded while the process is going on. This is something I would like to see in the GUI.

utnubuuser wrote on the 15 Jan 09 at 23:45
One of the features of Gnu/Linux is it's resource-friendliness.
If this idea is considered, I hope it's in the form of an option, as anything that adds to system resource use is counter-intuitive.
Maybe a plug-in instead?


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