336063 - update timer manager does not handle short timeouts well

Status: RESOLVED WONTFIX

(Toolkit :: Application Update, defect)

Description

[Darin Fisher]

update timer manager does not handle short timeouts well

see bug 335890

we should probably try to fix the timer manager to do the right thing when given a short timeout, or at the very least, its interface documentation should mention the limitations.

Comment 1

[Robert Strong (they/them - no direct email)]

Eric, could I get you to update the MDC page
https://developer.mozilla.org/en/NsIUpdateTimerManager

with a note stating that the timer is not precise and that the default minimum interval is 10 mintues? Thanks

Since this has been the only instance where a consumer has wanted this from nsIUpdateTimerManager I am wontfixing this. If someone has a need for a sloppy timer such as nsIUpdateTimerManager with a shorter interval please file a bug to shorten the interval if it is worthwhile.

Comment 2

[Eric Shepherd [:sheppy]]

Updated documentation.

Comment 3

[Robert Strong (they/them - no direct email)]

Thanks!