This one is exactly the same request as https://www.drupal.org/node/197486.
Having an indicator on the modules list page would remove a duplicate interface that lists all modules, and be a more intuitive place for site builders to find available update information. Additionally, having the indicator in a place site builders visit all the time might also encourage updating more often, creating more secure sites for all.
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And if I implement things in this manner, is there a parent-child ajaxian form demonstration (ala taxonomy creation)? Not sure exactly what you have in mind, but all layout settings forms are...
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@onyx. We have config_clear() that should do what you are after.
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@argiepiano Further to this, I see too many issues using Taxonomy to do what I want. So I'm considering how to make a similar situation with config_set variables. I see config_del is...
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