YES, we should disable OS updates by default for "n00bs" just because a paranoid user made a comment. Very intelligent.
Manish Sinha wrote: > nergar wrote: >> If such a thing is implemented, it should be checked by default and >> hidden in the Advanced settings dialog. Unexperienced users should get >> security updates by default. >> >> > Sounds like "Windows Update" which is enabled by default, it even > quietly connects to the internet in the background, downloads security > and other updates without my consent. Eats up my precious bandwidth when > I can get those updates via CD from another computer. > > If its in the Advanced settings, then the whole aim of providing this > checkbox is defeated. In such a case only advanced users can know about > it. If this checkbox is for advanced users, then no need of putting this > checkbox as advanced users can simply pull off their internet cables > during installation. > > This feature was aimed for n00bs who don't know much about ubuntu/linux > and bandwidth is also precious for them. Does hiding the checkbox in > "Advanced Settings" serve any purpose? > > BTW some people said earlier in this topic itself, that installer > download language packs for internationalization support. It does not > fit into security updates, then why not put this checkbox is a clearly > visible place but keep it checked by default. > -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss
