KStars uses the KNewStuff interface to download large data (1.4 GB size). Many users do not realize the size of the download and may want to cancel it. However, no such provision exists. Closing the KNS interface or the application does not terminate the download. (I think a terminal interrupt does, though). A button to cancel the download process, and also a way to show some of the download progress would be helpful. Reproducible: Always
And I was about to file a bug for the same thing.. funny it's been already two years and no response
KNewStuff has been not working or just rudimentarily for decades. I don't expect that to change ever. Please state the situation as of 2018.
Still cannot cancel
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Dear Bug Submitter, This bug has been in NEEDSINFO status with no change for at least 30 days. The bug is now closed as RESOLVED > WORKSFORME due to lack of needed information. For more information about our bug triaging procedures please read the wiki located here: https://community.kde.org/Guidelines_and_HOWTOs/Bug_triaging Thank you for helping us make KDE software even better for everyone!
Why was this report closed? The issue described here persists. Operating System: Arch Linux KDE Plasma Version: 5.15.2 KDE Frameworks Version: 5.55.0 Qt Version: 5.12.1
Reassigning as per comment #6.