Reason 6,112 why I love Ubuntu.
Today when I fired up my laptop I was politely notified that there were updates waiting to be installed. I decided I would get it out of the way as, generally, updates on Ubuntu are quick and simple. I clicked on the notification icon which launches the updater. It gives an easy to follow list of what needs to be update and more information on said updates can easily be accessed by clicking on them.
Today’s updates where for Mozilla Thunderbird and Daylight Savings. Each one was identified clearly in the label and in this instance no explanation was necessary. This is in stark contrast to what Windows often offers. I have always been puzzled when updating windows because giving an update a name like K589302 has no value to the end user. On top of that, getting more information is often difficult and convoluted. Ubuntu just lays it out there for the user to decide if it is something they want and/or need.
Finally the best part is after the update is complete…. NO REBOOT! Again this is in great contrast to Windows which often requires a reboot and even worse if you need multiple updates you get to reboot then update again followed by another reboot. This makes a process that should have taken a few moments, take several minutes.
Just another reason why everyone should try Ubuntu ;)