*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 124373 ***
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/124373
Jamie, this bug isn't about dpkg itself getting stuck (though I'd like
to see that get straightened out); this is about u-u not taking care of
the problem itself.
The context is that of a system where the user doesn't ever touch the
package-management tools, let alone "sudo dpkg" in a terminal: for
example, a home-based "kiosk" for overnight guests, or a computer-phobic
user who runs little more than a Web browser.
I believe this bug has security implications, because anything that
prevents u-u from installing updates automatically may lead to a
vulnerability exposure. I'm particularly concerned about the Firefox
version falling behind, as that is the most likely attack vector for an
otherwise mostly-default Ubuntu install.
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Stops updating if dpkg was interrupted
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/584817
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