add timer setting for reboot process and give logged in users a warning

Bug #996547 reported by Daniel Convissor
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unattended-upgrades (Ubuntu)
Confirmed
Wishlist
Unassigned

Bug Description

Right now the automatic reboot is executed via `/sbin/reboot`, so happens instantly upon completion of the upgrades. This is an unpleasant shock for users who are logged in. It would be nicer if `/sbin/shutdown -r +<int>` were used. <int> could come from a new configuration option. That warns logged in users that a reboot is coming in <int> minutes, giving the people an opportunity to save work, etc.

summary: - add timer setting for
+ add timer setting for reboot process and give logged in users a warning
Michael Vogt (mvo)
Changed in unattended-upgrades (Ubuntu):
status: New → Confirmed
importance: Undecided → Wishlist
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