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 * '''Launchpad Entry''': UbuntuSpec:foundations-lucid-restart-required-dialog
 * '''Created''': MichaelVogt
 * '''Packages affected''': update-notifier, update-manager, indicator-session

== Summary ==

The current auto-open behavior of the restart required dialog is a bad user experience. It pops up out of the blue without much releation to the running upgrade.

== Release Note ==

For system upgrade like the kernel that require a restart the user is notified in a clean way at the end of the upgrade that a restart of his system is suggested.

== Rationale ==

The restart required dialog should be in direct relation to the upgrade that was performed to not confuse the user.

== User stories ==

Joe runs update-manager and gets  a new kernel. After the upgrade process he is presented with a nice option to restart. He chooses to do so.

== Design ==

=== Removing a separate alert that suddenly pops up ===

 * Integrate the alert into the Update Manager window (and discuss with the design team how it should look like)
 * remove the restart required auto opening from update-notifier

=== Using the session menu as an extra indication ===

 * Change the power indicator to an alert state (the artists will provide icon)
 * change text of "Restart ..." to "Restart required ..." and possibly highlight this item

== Implementation ==

See work items in the blueprint.

=== Code Changes ===

Update-notifier, update-manager and session-indicator needs to be updated to implement the new behavior. 


== Test/Demo Plan ==

To test this functionality install a new kernel update via update-manager and check that the notification is show by update-manager itself. Verify also that the session indicator changes color.


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