Add a launcher in the app menu to run the upgrade

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2/5
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1-3 hours
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58/100
Issue type
Feature
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Mostly clear
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Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop

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Start with the proposed .desktop file and the mintupgrade entry point described in the issue. Check how the project packages desktop launchers, then verify that a Cinnamon menu entry invokes the Upgrade tool; done means the launcher is available and starts the first upgrade step.

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Description

Hello,

As said in the title, it would be great to have a launcher to run the Upgrade tool and avoid using directly the terminal. A .desktop file like the one below could be used (or a better one):

[Desktop Entry]
Name=MintUpgrade
Exec=sudo mintupgrade
Comment=
Terminal=true
PrefersNonDefaultGPU=false
Icon=cinnamon-panel-launcher
Type=Application

With that, Upgrade will be a more user-friendly, at least for the first step because you will have it in Cinnamon menu for instance:

Capture d’écran du 2024-03-24 19-08-07

Do you think this is possible to have that for future upgrades?

Thanks in advance for your answer.

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