Software Updater in 13.04

Registered by Michael Terry

Rationale:
Software Updater went through some design changes last cycle, following a spec by mpt. But not everything got done. Let's finish that spec this next cycle.

Goals:
Implement mpt's spec and keep Software Updater current with the platform.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SoftwareUpdates

Blueprint information

Status:
Not started
Approver:
Michael Vogt
Priority:
Low
Drafter:
Michael Terry
Direction:
Needs approval
Assignee:
Michael Terry
Definition:
Approved
Series goal:
Accepted for raring
Implementation:
Unknown
Milestone target:
None

Whiteboard

[mpt] The update settings also need a bit of work, and it would be great to get them into System Settings. <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SoftwareAndUpdatesSettings#updates>

[mpt] The upgrade process is part of Update Manager, and could improve a lot too. <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ReleaseUpgrades>

[mterry] Showing the right battery icon is blocked by https://launchpad.net/bugs/1090538

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Work Items

Work items:
[dylanmccall] Update details panel: DONE
[evfool] Drop update count badge: DONE
Fix width of window to 33em: DONE
Remove remaining modal dialogs: DONE
Uninstallable handling per spec: POSTPONED
Use correct battery icons: BLOCKED
Morph animation between screens: POSTPONED
Present whether an update will need a restart: POSTPONED

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