Re: [Synaptic-devel] crashing problem and translation issues

[Michael Vogt]

On Thu, Oct 21, 2004 at 04:20:07PM +0100, Chris Miles wrote:
> Michael Vogt wrote:
> >Do you (and the list) think this is clear? Or should be change the
> >text/wording? Is it clear what happens when "Remember the answer" is
> >selected? 
> > 
> >
> "Package list outdated" -> "Package list out of date"
> "was not updated" -> "has not been updated"
> "on a regular interval" -> "on a regular basis" or even "regularly"

Thanks. I fixed the wording.
 
> Since the reload will take some time I don't think it should ever be 
> done without a prompt.
> However a "warn me next time" check box some might like (although 
> changing the days in the preferences to "0" could be used instead).

Yes, both will be configurable in the preferences.

> Perhaps automatically fetching the first stage (with a CANCEL button), 
> then proceeding to your "Package list outdated" dialog if indeed it is.
> 
> For myself I'm not too concerned about whether the new information will 
> suggest that I should update some packages. Sometimes I just want to see 
> if a package is available and which version.

Ok. thanks. I'll see if this is possible with libapt. If not, it may
take a lot longer to get this feature :)

thanks,
 Michael
 

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