As a first step we should make sure that users on a unsupported release do not upgrade to a unsupported release without knowing about it). This can happen now on intrepid to jaunty.
As a first (and important step) we should create a file like the following: http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~ubuntu-core-dev/update-manager/main/annotate/head%3A/DistUpgrade/EOLReleaseAnnouncement for the old releases that explains that the release is no longer supported, what that means and what options the user has. I'm happy to adjust the text/wording as needed, this is just a suggestions. Then we add this new file as a link for "ReleaseNotes" for all EOL releases here: http://changelogs.ubuntu.com/meta-release This way a user trying to upgrading from e.g. intrepid to jaunty (unsupported to unsupported) will see this text that explains whats going on before the upgrade is performed. We could have a additional "AlmostEOLReleaseAnnoucement" when the time is close if we want. This solves the problem that the user has no information on upgrade if the next version is EOL as well. ** Description changed: Binary package hint: update-manager Users can come into possession of a computer on which is installed a version of Ubuntu that is no longer supported. In cases where the next version of Ubuntu is supported, the user may upgrade to a supported version. However, in the case where the currently installed and the next version is also no longer supported, the user cannot update. In either case, we need to handle these cases more elegantly. 1. The user should be apprised of the fact that there OS is not supported and will not receive updates. 2. The user should be told their options in clear language about how to resolve the issue. For instance, attempting an upgrade, reinstalling a fresh Ubuntu, or contacting their manufacturer for instructions. - 3. The update-manage should know about old.* archives so that the user can attempt an upgrade if desired. + 3. The update-manage should know about old.* archives so that the user can attempt an upgrade if desired. [fixed] ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10 Package: update-manager 1:0.142.20 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.35-22.34-generic 2.6.35.4 Uname: Linux 2.6.35-22-generic i686 Architecture: i386 Date: Thu Nov 4 09:20:38 2010 InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" - Release i386 (20091028.5) PackageArchitecture: all ProcEnviron: - LANG=en_US.utf8 - SHELL=/bin/bash + LANG=en_US.utf8 + SHELL=/bin/bash SourcePackage: update-manager -- EOL needs to be handled more elegantly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/671016 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
