https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=511001
Bug ID: 511001
Summary: [Feature request] Show more information by default
when update requires user password
Classification: Applications
Product: Discover
Version First 6.5.0
Reported In:
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: Updates
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
CC: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 186078
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=186078&action=edit
Discover - update process-default
SUMMARY
When the update process in Discover requires a password being entered, details
should be displayed by default
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Update with discover something that requires a password
2. Check password input screen
OBSERVED RESULT
The windows for requesting the password is displayed, but the details are
hidden by default
EXPECTED RESULT
The part of the update that requires the password is displayed by default
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
When I updated to Plasma v6.5 I got a Window that asked for my password. I was
very suspicious because I didn't expect it to require a password, because it
usually does not. I wanted to know what the process was that the update would
request.
IMHO it's much more open and trustworthy when the update process tells you why
it or what process needs your password. After all it could be some kind of
maleware on the system that somehow snuck into the update or installation
process and uses this point in time (when you might expect to enter your
password anyway) to get it to install more malicious software (No idea if this
could really work this way on KDE/Linux).
The contrary position would of course be to keep it simple for new users who
might be intimidated if they are told a long list of applications that request
their password of which they don't know a single one. However, judging by other
error messages I currently get, maximum level of not-scaring-new-users is not
the main focal point anyway.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: KDE neon User Edition
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.0
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.19.0
Qt Version: 6.9.2
Kernel Version: 6.14.0-33-generic (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
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