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I don't think those are the only options. For example, Linux Mint shows an icon in the system tray to indicate when repository updates are available. I fully
by MereInterest 5y ago
I don't think those are the only options. For example, Linux Mint shows an icon in the system tray to indicate when repository updates are available. I fully own the computer, and it is my choice if/when to apply updates. However, that doesn't imply that each individual program needs to yell at me at startup to get updates.
- the_af 5y agoYes, that's why I mentioned it as the extreme alternative. An option more in the middle is a gentle, non urgent, non nagging reminder. But what about security updates, though?
- KeepFlying 5y agoFor security updates it still depends on risk though. A flaw in my browser is extremely high risk and I require it fixed and updated quickly. But a flaw in my SSH server that is only accessible from behind a VPN is lower. And the risk is lower still if it's a flaw in a feature which I do not use. I don't see an easy solution of course, it's a hard problem. But I wish that I had more granular control over what and when I update, and was given a clearer way to see the impacts of the update so I could weigh risk.
- marrs 5y agoOn Debian Stable, pretty much all updates are security updates.