Written by Glennz the 29 Nov 09 at 11:24.

Make a ¨more information¨ button in the update manager when a new version is available.
Clicking the blue link should open a page on the ubuntu.com website with screenshots, information and user ratings/reviews of the new version.

Image of mockup:

http://www.easy-upload.nl/index.php/file/184b125b6e9ac49

Make a ¨more information¨ button in the update manager when a new version is available. Clicking the blue link should open a page on the ubuntu.com website with screenshots, information and user ratings/reviews of the new version. Image of mockup: http://www.easy-upload.nl/index.php/file/184b125b6e9ac49

Written by ementos the 1 Dec 09 at 16:05.

Many times, when my Ubuntu is updating, I want to leave the house.
Often when I come back, I see, there is a question about config files...
I see, that I always click one opcion - yes. I think, it should be option (on start of actualisation) "without questions", so then instalator would be decide automaticly.

Many times, when my Ubuntu is updating, I want to leave the house. Often when I come back, I see, there is a question about config files... I see, that I always click one opcion - yes. I think, it should be option (on start of actualisation) "without questions", so then instalator would be decide automaticly.

Written by ngch the 5 Dec 09 at 06:46.

Rather than showing a verbatim copy of the developers' changelog - which only developers can understand - give simpler and more general description of the updates.
Normal users don't need to know all the details of the changes, only the benefits they bring and whether they are safe to apply. Like say, "This update fixes bugs and improve performance of the program", something like that.

Rather than showing a verbatim copy of the developers' changelog - which only developers can understand - give simpler and more general description of the updates. Normal users don't need to know all the details of the changes, only the benefits they bring and whether they are safe to apply. Like say, "This update fixes bugs and improve performance of the program", something like that.

Written by user333 the 7 Dec 09 at 03:29.

I was very confused when I upgraded because of the label of the cancel button, because when it is pressed it only pauses the upgrade until you press upgrade the next time. I think that it should be changed to "finish later" and there should be a "continue" button, for those who's internet is slow.

I was very confused when I upgraded because of the label of the cancel button, because when it is pressed it only pauses the upgrade until you press upgrade the next time. I think that it should be changed to "finish later" and there should be a "continue" button, for those who's internet is slow.

Written by xfuser4 the 21 Aug 09 at 06:16.

After kernel updates, we are asked for restarting the computer. If a (critical) update of an application have happened, the update manager should ask for an restart of the application (or inform the user about the need of a restart).

After kernel updates, we are asked for restarting the computer. If a (critical) update of an application have happened, the update manager should ask for an restart of the application (or inform the user about the need of a restart).

Written by germclown the 24 Aug 09 at 05:30.

If 1 or more critical updates have been installed, we are offered a checklist of all apps that will benefit from a restart. The dialogue makes clear that all listed apps will benefit from a restart (and maybe how) and that all checked apps will be automatically restarted with an attempt made to return the app to its previous state (subject to security or other important concerns). Examples: Transmission torrents return to their individual active/paused status, Pidgin either remains unlogged or autologs the last user, active OpenOffice docs are reopened.

Updater preferences allow the user to choose which update types appear on the checklist: "security", "bug fix", "new feature"

If 1 or more critical updates have been installed, we are offered a checklist of all apps that will benefit from a restart. The dialogue makes clear that all listed apps will benefit from a restart (and maybe how) and that all checked apps will be automatically restarted with an attempt made to return the app to its previous state (subject to security or other important concerns). Examples: Transmission torrents return to their individual active/paused status, Pidgin either remains unlogged or autologs the last user, active OpenOffice docs are reopened. Updater preferences allow the user to choose which update types appear on the checklist: "security", "bug fix", "new feature"

Written by lavinog the 31 Aug 09 at 17:07.

Annoying users with restart notices can deter users from updating in a timely manner.
To avoid displaying excessive restart prompts, the prompts should be displayed after a preset time if the application hasn't been restarted since the update.
User A was only going to be using pidgin for 20 minutes, he shouldn't be interrupted by a dialog asking him to put his conversation on hold for a restart.
User B performs updates, but leaves his computer idle for a couple of hours. When he comes back to his computer, he will see a dialog box explaining that the recent security update wont take affect until the application is restarted.

Annoying users with restart notices can deter users from updating in a timely manner. To avoid displaying excessive restart prompts, the prompts should be displayed after a preset time if the application hasn't been restarted since the update. User A was only going to be using pidgin for 20 minutes, he shouldn't be interrupted by a dialog asking him to put his conversation on hold for a restart. User B performs updates, but leaves his computer idle for a couple of hours. When he comes back to his computer, he will see a dialog box explaining that the recent security update wont take affect until the application is restarted.

Written by natureflow the 3 Sep 09 at 10:29.

I propose to update the application "on-fly". So you don't need to stop chatting if your instant messenger gets an update.

I propose to update the application "on-fly". So you don't need to stop chatting if your instant messenger gets an update.

Written by adisk the 16 Sep 09 at 15:18.

Show restart indicator in tray.
Click on indicator show question for restart.

Show restart indicator in tray. Click on indicator show question for restart.

Written by adisk the 16 Sep 09 at 15:40.

Send email notification to admin. For servers only.

Send email notification to admin. For servers only.

Written by kritzikratzi the 14 Oct 09 at 13:56.

like #5, but when the "restart-indicator" is clicked it folds down to a list, the top entry saying
"some of your applications received important updates, but need to be restarted before these can take effect".

after that a list of applications in question and a "restart all" item follow.

if the user clicks on one of the apps it is restartet and disappears from the list.
if an app was manually restartet (by the user) it also disappears from the list.
if there are no more apps left the restart-indicator should close by itself.

sometimes system components receive updates which will only take effect after a full reboot. this can be incorporated by adding an item to the very bottom that says "In fact there are some udpates which require to restart the entire operating system. Restart now! "

like #5, but when the "restart-indicator" is clicked it folds down to a list, the top entry saying "some of your applications received important updates, but need to be restarted before these can take effect". after that a list of applications in question and a "restart all" item follow. if the user clicks on one of the apps it is restartet and disappears from the list. if an app was manually restartet (by the user) it also disappears from the list. if there are no more apps left the restart-indicator should close by itself. sometimes system components receive updates which will only take effect after a full reboot. this can be incorporated by adding an item to the very bottom that says "In fact there are some udpates which require to restart the entire operating system. Restart now! " <img src="http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/5393/ubunturestartnotify.png">

Written by hellmet the 7 Sep 09 at 09:01.

Would be nice to be able to install updates by right-clicking on the heading in the update-manager and download and install only those updates belonging to that category.
This way I could (download and) install only security updates and (download and) install others later.

Would be nice to be able to install updates by right-clicking on the heading in the update-manager and download and install only those updates belonging to that category. This way I could (download and) install only security updates and (download and) install others later.