[tor-bugs] #13406 [Tor Browser]: Tor Browser 4.0 should not warn users their version is outdated unless it can't fetch updates

[Tor Bug Tracker & Wiki]

#13406: Tor Browser 4.0 should not warn users their version is outdated unless it
can't fetch updates
-----------------------------+---------------------------
     Reporter:  Sherief      |      Owner:  tbb-team
         Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
     Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:
    Component:  Tor Browser  |    Version:
   Resolution:               |   Keywords:  tbb-usability
Actual Points:               |  Parent ID:
       Points:               |
-----------------------------+---------------------------

Comment (by Sherief):

 Replying to [comment:3 brade]:
 > For 4.0, my assumption was that we should keep both update mechanisms in
 place (hedging our bets a little on the new updater).  I do agree that it
 is a little strange to not even mention the built-in updater on about:tor,
 but I think it is too late to change strings, etc. for the 4.0 release.
 Mike, do you agree?
 >
 > Also, we need to think about where we are headed in the long run.  After
 we make the built-in updater more secure (for example, see #13379), then
 in my opinion we should not point users to a manual download process at
 all.
 >
 > In the interim period before the built-in updater is checking
 signatures, etc. we should probably offer two options (perhaps two
 buttons?) on the about:tor page:
 > {{{
 >          [Update to Tor Browser 4.5]      [Manually Download Tor
 Browser]
 > }}}
 > What do other people think?  Having two buttons seems a little silly and
 potentially confusing, but may be necessary for now to satisfy our diverse
 community.

 What if we can avoid buttons and make a select menu [Update] -> a) Check
 for updates b) Manual update within TorButton?

--
Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/13406#comment:6>
Tor Bug Tracker & Wiki <https://trac.torproject.org/>
The Tor Project: anonymity online