Software Updater UI in 13.04

[Adam Funk]

On 2013-06-14, Liam Proven wrote:

> On 14 June 2013 11:12, Adam Funk <a24061 at ducksburg.com> wrote:
>> On 2013-06-13, Liam Proven wrote:
>>
>>> On 12 June 2013 19:41, Adam Funk <a24061 at ducksburg.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Actually, I appreciate the reminder that there are updates available &
>>>> the fact that they have already been downloaded when I log in (on my
>>>> desktop, anyway).
>>>
>>> OK.
>>>
>>>> That is exactly what I don't like: the collapsed tree view by default
>>>> & the lack of package names.
>>>
>>> You did notice the "technical information" link at the bottom, right?
>>
>> Yes, but (unless I missed something --- I'll check next time I see it)
>> you have to expand the folders & then check the technical info for
>> each package to find the real name.
>
> Yes, that's right.
>
> It's in line with the menu entries containing descriptions, e.g.
> "image viewer". rather than program names ("eye of gnome") or binary
> names (eog). I think it's more friendly this way, and a categorised
> list is less overwhelming.

I understand the motivation.  I just wish we had the option to keep
the old way.  But it's not a deal-breaker!