Yes, I know the system updates automatically, but I bet some people still run it. I run it for Flatpaks, for example, as I open my HTPC console once per week and have many Flatpaks that are not updated. When I use the Steam update setting (Game Mode), they never get updated. The app does its job re…

[image] xarishark: A casual user should not have to see the terminal to do a basic system update. Yeah the intent is for no one to ever see that, we used to not have it, all the updates are usually automated. But people want their dopamine hit. We’re mostly just syadmins, we do need someone …

Well, that is the thing about FOSS - if someone has a need they typically build it themselves and then share it. I personally prefer the terminal. I do not care for magic hiding behind fancy GUI widgets. Could you build something that would meet your needs? Go ahead … Or hire someone (via fiverr.…

Which, ironically, is a gui application. :slightly_smiling_face:

[image] xarishark: I understand if it can’t be integrated into the KDE/GNOME settings window, but it really needs to be a standard GUI application that has a list of checks with loading indicators and a green check mark next to them. If advanced users want to know exactly what’s going on, a “Sho…

Yep, you caught me again. You’re pretty good at that … :wink: But the rules are implemented with scripts that I can run from the terminal if I question something. For example, I added a -v switch to my fedora-python-dx-has-updates.sh script that will allow me to see which fedora packages need upda…

I want to take a moment to address the tone of some of the replies to my original post. I’m a relatively new user of Universal Blue, and I came here to offer constructive feedback after installing and using the system, feedback meant to improve the user experience for everyone, especially newcomers…

There was no attittude, just my own opinion about updates in general, which are non-intrusivue and hidden from the user in general with uBlue systems (aurora/bluefin). If someone wants a GUI for it, someone has to write it. Create an issue for it in the github and see if someone takes the job. But …

A totally reasonable and valid answer. I agree with you, the normal user should not have to see that, but on the update side, he needs something to say that the system is up to date. Even if that something is a simple utility in the icon area that says, “System up to date.” I’m spitballing, ofc. E…

Yeah it’s ok. Sometimes I should make it more clear to folks: The things and annoyances that you don’t like? I hate them with a fury of a thousand suns. :smiley: I wish I could snap my fingers …

Those are the discussions that are coming with an explosive expansion of a “distro” (yeah, I know). Many people will give some feedback, and sometimes the answer is simply “we would if we could.” The casual user just asks for a feature, the answer should never be “do it yourself.” If the user could …

I’m actually more curious about you saying the button in steam not working. The updater should update flatpaks, brew, and your system. It not doing that is an issue.

System update needs some polish

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inffy June 17, 2025, 4:12pm 4

No it does not need to be

Understanding silent updates for non-technical laptop users