[Bug 797374] Re: [Annoying, Usability] Password for install apps (Software Center) or simple as upgrade (Update Manager)

[Matthew Paul Thomas]

(Ubuntu Software Center and Update Manager do not use dummy projects to
track design issues.)

** Changed in: ayatana-design
       Status: New => Invalid

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Title:
  [Annoying, Usability] Password for install apps (Software Center) or
  simple as upgrade (Update Manager)

Status in Ayatana Design:
  Invalid
Status in Update Manager:
  New
Status in “software-center” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Binary package hint: software-center

  Since i use Ubuntu (3 years ago), every time i install apps in Software Center or upgrades in Update Manager, the pass is needed.  
  But why? The apps in Software Center are secure, the upgrades are secure. Then, why the password? 

  Others:
  Windows 7: A confirm dialog, no password.
  OS X (Snow Leopard, Lion): Mac App Store no need password, just push the button for install.
  iOS: App Store log in one time as user, and install apps. 
  Google Chrome: Chrome Web Store log in one time as user, and install apps.

  I tested this in 3 users who do not use Ubuntu, and the action of type
  the password every time is really annoying, just for remember and type
  the password every time.

  What do you think that Ubuntu still requires "the password" for
  install or upgrade apps. The action is simple, lets make simple.

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