Description of problem: GNOME Software asks me to restart to install packages that shouldn't need to restart. Actually, every single update, no matter how small they are, always require a restart to install. I'm not aware if this is a feature. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 26 How reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Wait for minor updates to arrive 2. Install them 3. Confirm that it requires a restart no matter how small it is Actual results: The button at the top right corner of GNOME Software will always say something like "Reboot and Install." Expected results: It should install updates through the GNOME Software interface, without needing a restart for, say, non-kernel updates.
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Not a bug, as I understand now
Try `plasma-discover` instead. It has an update button in the bottom left corner. It's a KDE tool. A minimalistic alternative is or was Gnome's `gpk-update-viewer`.