Merge lp:~clissold345/ubuntu-docs/fix-for-1658785 into lp:~ubuntu-core-doc/ubuntu-docs/trunk2017-07-10

Proposed by Chris Perry
Status: Merged
Merged at revision: 597
Proposed branch: lp:~clissold345/ubuntu-docs/fix-for-1658785
Merge into: lp:~ubuntu-core-doc/ubuntu-docs/trunk2017-07-10
Diff against target: 155 lines (+52/-26)
3 files modified
ubuntu-help/C/addremove-install.page (+20/-17)
ubuntu-help/C/addremove-remove.page (+30/-7)
ubuntu-help/C/disk-partitions.page (+2/-2)
To merge this branch: bzr merge lp:~clissold345/ubuntu-docs/fix-for-1658785
Reviewer Review Type Date Requested Status
Gunnar Hjalmarsson Approve
Review via email: mp+317027@code.launchpad.net

Description of the change

I've only mentioned Ubuntu One briefly. Logging in or registering with Ubuntu One is very straightforward and in this context it's not the main task (which is installing or removing an application).

I was a bit concerned that for snaps the user has to enter two passwords. So I've spelled out that the second password is the Ubuntu password not the Ubuntu One password.

I thought it was a good idea to mention that Synaptic doesn't list snaps - though I haven't updated the Synaptics page (addremove-install-synaptic.html) to mention snaps.

I removed the step about internet access. Synaptics must require internet access but we don't mention that on the Synaptics page (addremove-install-synaptic.html), so why mention it here?

I went through the steps in both procedures pretty carefully and made a few changes that had nothing to do with snaps. Eg I prefer a step in a procedure to start "do such and such" or "if condition, do such and such" so I made some minor revisions to the two procedures.

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Gunnar Hjalmarsson (gunnarhj) wrote :

Thanks for your work on this. Two things:

"Ubuntu password" is vague. First I wondered what it was about. "user password" is better IMO. You find an example of a more precise description on e.g. prefs-language-install.page.

Nothing was added to the launcher when I tested (on zesty).

review: Needs Fixing
597. By Chris Perry

Snap documentation in 17.04; LP: #1658785

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Chris Perry (clissold345) wrote :

Yes "user password" is OK. I still like the text in brackets because it (surely) makes it impossible for anyone to confuse the two passwords.

Thanks for checking the procedures on 17.04. I was using 16.04. I'm planning to install the beta of 17.04 when it's available and do some checks on the help.

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Gunnar Hjalmarsson (gunnarhj) wrote :

Looks good now. Thanks!

review: Approve

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1=== modified file 'ubuntu-help/C/addremove-install.page'
2--- ubuntu-help/C/addremove-install.page 2016-11-04 00:28:33 +0000
3+++ ubuntu-help/C/addremove-install.page 2017-02-13 21:02:57 +0000
4@@ -31,8 +31,17 @@
5 </p>
6
7 <p>
8+ Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages.
9+ An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a <em>snap</em>.
10+ In order to install (or remove) a snap you have to log on to Ubuntu One. Some
11+ applications are available in both formats. In such a case in <app>Ubuntu Software</app> the snap will be
12+ listed first.
13+ </p>
14+
15+ <p>
16 You may also wish to install software that does not have a GUI. To install
17 such software, you can use <link xref="addremove-install-synaptic">Synaptic</link>.
18+ Note that <app>Synaptic</app> does not list snaps.
19 </p>
20
21 <p>
22@@ -42,13 +51,6 @@
23 <steps>
24 <item>
25 <p>
26- Connect to the Internet using a <link
27- xref="net-wireless-connect">wireless</link> or <link
28- xref="net-wired-connect">wired connection</link>.
29- </p>
30- </item>
31- <item>
32- <p>
33 Click the <app>Ubuntu Software</app> icon in the <gui>Launcher</gui>, or search
34 for <input>Software</input> in the search bar of the <gui>Dash</gui>.
35 </p>
36@@ -61,27 +63,28 @@
37 </item>
38 <item>
39 <p>
40- Select the application that you are interested in and click
41+ Select the application that you want to install and click
42 <gui>Install</gui>.
43 </p>
44 </item>
45- <item>
46+
47+ <item>
48 <p>
49- You will be asked to enter your password. Once you have done that the
50- installation will begin.
51+ If you're installing a snap, log on to Ubuntu One.
52 </p>
53 </item>
54+
55+
56 <item>
57 <p>
58+ You will be asked to authenticate by entering your password (that is, your user password, not your Ubuntu One password).
59+ Once you have done that the installation will begin.
60 The installation usually finishes quickly, but could take a while if you
61 have a slow Internet connection.
62 </p>
63- </item>
64- <item>
65- <p>
66- A shortcut to your new app will be added to the Launcher.
67- </p>
68- </item>
69+
70+ </item>
71+
72 </steps>
73
74 </page>
75
76=== modified file 'ubuntu-help/C/addremove-remove.page'
77--- ubuntu-help/C/addremove-remove.page 2016-11-04 00:28:33 +0000
78+++ ubuntu-help/C/addremove-remove.page 2017-02-13 21:02:57 +0000
79@@ -23,9 +23,15 @@
80 You can use <app>Ubuntu Software</app> to remove applications that you
81 no longer use.</p>
82
83+ <p>Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages.
84+ An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a <em>snap</em>.
85+ In order to remove (or install) a snap you have to log on to Ubuntu One.
86+ Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in <app>Ubuntu Software</app> the snap will be listed first.</p>
87+
88+
89 <p>You may also wish to remove software that does not have a GUI.
90 To remove such software, you can use
91- <link xref="addremove-install-synaptic">Synaptic</link>.
92+ <link xref="addremove-install-synaptic">Synaptic</link>. Note that <app>Synaptic</app> does not list snaps.
93 </p>
94
95 <p>To remove an application:</p>
96@@ -49,17 +55,34 @@
97 by looking through the list of installed applications.
98 </p>
99 </item>
100+
101 <item>
102 <p>
103 Select the application and click <gui>Remove</gui>.
104 </p>
105 </item>
106- <item>
107- <p>
108- You may be asked to enter your password. After you have done that, the
109- application will be removed.
110- </p>
111- </item>
112+
113+ <item>
114+ <p>
115+ Confirm that you want to remove the application.
116+ </p>
117+ </item>
118+
119+
120+ <item>
121+ <p>
122+ If you're removing a snap, log on to Ubuntu One.
123+ </p>
124+ </item>
125+
126+
127+ <item>
128+ <p>
129+ You will be asked to authenticate by entering your password (that is, your user password, not your Ubuntu One password).
130+ After you have done that, the application will be removed.
131+ </p>
132+ </item>
133+
134 </steps>
135
136 <note>
137
138=== modified file 'ubuntu-help/C/disk-partitions.page'
139--- ubuntu-help/C/disk-partitions.page 2017-01-17 10:26:26 +0000
140+++ ubuntu-help/C/disk-partitions.page 2017-02-13 21:02:57 +0000
141@@ -46,12 +46,12 @@
142 </item>
143 <item>
144 <p> In the left pane, you will find a list of hard disks,
145- CD/DVD drives, and other physical devices. Select the device that you want to
146+ CD/DVD drives, other physical devices, and loop devices. Select the device that you want to
147 inspect.</p>
148 </item>
149 <item>
150 <p> In the right pane, the area labeled <gui>Volumes</gui> provides a visual
151- breakdown of the volumes and partitions present on the selected device. It
152+ breakdown of the volumes and partitions (if any) present on the selected device. It
153 also contains a variety of tools used to manage these volumes.</p>
154
155 <p>Be careful: it is possible to completely erase the data on your disk with

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