[Bug 797374] [NEW] [Annoying, Usability] Password for install apps (Software Center) or simple as upgrade (Update Manager)

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Tue Jun 14 19:41:03 UTC 2011


Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: software-center

Since i use Ubuntu (3 years ago), every time i install apps in Software Center or upgrades in Update Manager, the pass is needed.  
But why? The apps in Software Center are secure, the upgrades are secure. Then, why the password? 

Others:
Windows 7: A confirm dialog, no password.
OS X (Snow Leopard, Lion): Mac App Store no need password, just push the button for install.
iOS: App Store log in one time as user, and install apps. 
Google Chrome: Chrome Web Store log in one time as user, and install apps.

I tested this in 3 users who do not use Ubuntu, and the action of type
the password every time is really annoying, just for remember and type
the password every time.

What do you think that Ubuntu still requires "the password" for install
or upgrade apps. The action is simple, lets make simple.

** Affects: ayatana-design
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Affects: update-manager
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Affects: software-center (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Also affects: update-manager
   Importance: Undecided
       Status: New

** Also affects: ayatana-design
   Importance: Undecided
       Status: New

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Title:
  [Annoying, Usability] Password for install apps (Software Center) or
  simple as upgrade (Update Manager)

Status in Ayatana Design:
  New
Status in Update Manager:
  New
Status in “software-center” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Binary package hint: software-center

  Since i use Ubuntu (3 years ago), every time i install apps in Software Center or upgrades in Update Manager, the pass is needed.  
  But why? The apps in Software Center are secure, the upgrades are secure. Then, why the password? 

  Others:
  Windows 7: A confirm dialog, no password.
  OS X (Snow Leopard, Lion): Mac App Store no need password, just push the button for install.
  iOS: App Store log in one time as user, and install apps. 
  Google Chrome: Chrome Web Store log in one time as user, and install apps.

  I tested this in 3 users who do not use Ubuntu, and the action of type
  the password every time is really annoying, just for remember and type
  the password every time.

  What do you think that Ubuntu still requires "the password" for
  install or upgrade apps. The action is simple, lets make simple.

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