I think most has been said already but I could I add one more thing? If you have unstable internet (or are traveling), you might not want to update immediately. So I think the notifier icon is important to remind people that there are updates they haven't downloaded yet. Similar with the new notifications: I just had an expected notification about my new wireless network but unfortunately, I just got myself a new cup of tea while it popped up, so it's gone forever! :=)
Anyway, maybe there should be an easier way to get the update icon back for those who want it back (e.g. put a checkbox in the "software sources" "updates" tab). -- [Jaunty] Update Notifier icon would provide useful status information https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/332945 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
