diff --git a/docs/features/autoupdater.rst b/docs/features/autoupdater.rst index 840563a7..33b86237 100644 --- a/docs/features/autoupdater.rst +++ b/docs/features/autoupdater.rst @@ -1,7 +1,15 @@ Autoupdater =========== -Gluon contains an automatic update system which can be configured in the site configuration. +Gluon contains an automatic update system, which can be configured in the site configuration. + +Please mind that asking users for consent is not implemented within the automatic update system. +If automatic updates are enabled by default, users are neither asked nor notified when updates are available or installed. + +It is reasonable to ask users for consent before administrators gain access to private devices +and networks via automatic updates. This could be done before downloading, e.g. by providing different download options. +Some community networks have guidelines regarding automatic update policies, that require agreeing explicitly. +(e.g. `Freifunk Memorandum of Understanding `). Building Images ---------------