[GNC] notify when new version is available?

[Robert Heller]

At Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:46:55 +0200 Geert Janssens <geert.gnucash at kobaltwit.be> wrote:

> 
> On platforms with an app store or package manager this doesn't make sense. It's the 
> responsibility of those to inform the user of application updates. And on these platforms it would 
> be silly for each app to reinvent that wheel.
> 
> I am aware many applications on Windows will notify you when a new release is available. That 
> platform doesn't have a strong package manager or app store story.

In some cases, an E-Mail list (or a usenet group) is used:  CentOS has an 
announce list where important updates (eg security fixes) are posted.  The 
TeX/LaTeX maintainers post announcements in the Usenet group comp.text.tex.  

The idea of a *desktop* application "phoning home" to check for updates is 
obnoxious.  It also tends to fail misseriably if one has poor Internet 
("Hello, my name is Nobody and I use Dialup.").

And yes, with a proper package manager, updates are handled in a controlled 
and *managed* way, without random supprises and without randomly breaking 
things.

> 
> Regards,
> 
> Geert
> 
> Op dinsdag 28 april 2020 05:46:39 CEST schreef Ed Love:
> > Thanks for moving it somewhere clearer. I'm surprised more people don't
> > want this feature, it's bog standard in most programs I use every day.
> > 
> > Thanks for your help!
> > 
> >      Ed
> > 
> > On 28/04/2020 7:49 am, Frank H. Ellenberger wrote:
> > > Am 27.04.20 um 07:15 schrieb Ed Love:
> > >> Is this possible? It would be useful! I checked the FAQ but found
> > >> nothing.
> > >> 
> > >> Thanks,
> > >> 
> > >>      Ed
> > > 
> > > You should read more precise. The FAQ has several links to
> > > https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists. And there is:
> > > * gnucash-announce: a low traffic Announcement list, e.g. for package
> > > maintainers.
> > > 
> > > OK, it was hidden in the  section
> > > https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists#Mailing_Lists_for_Development_
> > > Topics. I have moved it to
> > > https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists#Announcements
> > > 
> > > And I will revew "Tip of the day" to incorporate it there.
> > > 
> > > How should we the FAQ?
> > > 
> > > Regards
> > > Frank
> > 
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