[Bug 211178] Re: dpkg should install other packages in the background while promting for user input

[Thomas Hotz]

Yes, this is a wishlist bug and I would like to confirm this bug.

** Changed in: dpkg (Ubuntu)
       Status: New => Confirmed

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Title:
  dpkg should install other packages in the background while promting
  for user input

Status in “dpkg” package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  Binary package hint: dpkg

  A dist-upgrade usually takes a long time, which is why you would
  probably leave the computer while executing it. The problem with this
  is the many required user inputs that interrupt the upgrade and sets
  it on hold for hours. Therefore, I propose that dpkg should, while
  promting for user input for one package, continue processing other
  packages in the background. This will enable the user to deal with all
  the packages requiring input at the end of the upgrade or to do it
  during the upgrade, at his choice.

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