Written by seiryu89 the 13 May 12 at 08:08.

Could be good if there's be an option to enable a "economy mode" like in Windows SO http://postimage.org/image/dnnkiebzj/ to reduce battery consumption.
But, we can do it better and not as complicated as in Windows SO. Only few options, and a simple checkbox to enable this mode.

Windows have two modes, the simple mode and the advanced mode.
The simple mode is good, but doesn't allow to disable the "limite CPU", result in a slow interaction that some user wouldn't allow. Also doesn't allow to disable bluetooht and wifi easily and automatically, but all laptops have now a shortcut to disable bluetooht and wifi, so it's not serious issue.

The advanced mode is a complicated and ugly interface, so we have to do a simple and efficient and understanding decissions settings to a common user.

Mock-up (actualized 14/5/2012, change names to a understanding names, not technical names like "CPU"):
http://postimage.org/image/vwyxqg6cv/

Could be good if there's be an option to enable a "economy mode" like in Windows SO http://postimage.org/image/dnnkiebzj/ to reduce battery consumption. But, we can do it better and not as complicated as in Windows SO. Only few options, and a simple checkbox to enable this mode. Windows have two modes, the simple mode and the advanced mode. The simple mode is good, but doesn't allow to disable the "limite CPU", result in a slow interaction that some user wouldn't allow. Also doesn't allow to disable bluetooht and wifi easily and automatically, but all laptops have now a shortcut to disable bluetooht and wifi, so it's not serious issue. The advanced mode is a complicated and ugly interface, so we have to do a simple and efficient and understanding decissions settings to a common user. Mock-up (actualized 14/5/2012, change names to a understanding names, not technical names like "CPU"): http://postimage.org/image/vwyxqg6cv/

Written by Bezzy the 24 Apr 12 at 20:22.

The proposed solution is to modernize the ubuntu shutdown screen, as shown in the video link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRMFCIr06kI&hd=1

[Unity Integration - optional]
http://i.imgur.com/nQzXg.jpg

[Lock Screen]
http://i.imgur.com/JRdej.jpg

The proposed solution is to modernize the ubuntu shutdown screen, as shown in the video link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRMFCIr06kI&hd=1 [Unity Integration - optional] http://i.imgur.com/nQzXg.jpg [Lock Screen] http://i.imgur.com/JRdej.jpg

Written by alanh the 1 May 12 at 21:45.

Add an automatic count-down timer of about 1 minute to the default selection. I've had several instances when I've selected "shut down" on my machine only to come back hours later and notice that the machine is still on and the "Are you sure you want to close all programs and shut down the computer?" dialog is happily waiting for my click.

Add an automatic count-down timer of about 1 minute to the default selection. I've had several instances when I've selected "shut down" on my machine only to come back hours later and notice that the machine is still on and the "Are you sure you want to close all programs and shut down the computer?" dialog is happily waiting for my click.

Written by chunkyboy the 5 May 12 at 02:13.

Althought the present shutdown screen seems somewhat bland, the basics of it are quite good because it
1.has the ubuntu theme style wise
2.Is quite compact.
It just needs to have suspend,log out, and lock screen buttons added in line with and in the same style as the current restart ,cancel and shutdown buttons and also a little "pizaz" added in order to set it apart from the other windows within ubuntu.(becuase it is a special window obviously).
In other words, don't overdo the restyling, but restyling does need to be done.

Althought the present shutdown screen seems somewhat bland, the basics of it are quite good because it 1.has the ubuntu theme style wise 2.Is quite compact. It just needs to have suspend,log out, and lock screen buttons added in line with and in the same style as the current restart ,cancel and shutdown buttons and also a little "pizaz" added in order to set it apart from the other windows within ubuntu.(becuase it is a special window obviously). In other words, don't overdo the restyling, but restyling does need to be done.

Written by ekevu the 11 May 12 at 16:56.

Sell 64-bit CDs of Ubuntu in Canonical shop.

Sell 64-bit CDs of Ubuntu in Canonical shop.

Written by danielhanchen the 27 Apr 12 at 10:41.

During the installation of Ubuntu, add a button in the account setup area named "Add User". This will limit the clicks, only if you knew beforehand how many accounts you need to setup.

During the installation of Ubuntu, add a button in the account setup area named "Add User". This will limit the clicks, only if you knew beforehand how many accounts you need to setup.

Written by alms66 the 18 May 12 at 07:04.

Instead of clicking an add-user button, simply list out the following multiple times on the "users" page during installation:

Real/Full Name 1
Username 1
Password 1 (Re-enter Password 1)
Require Password/Log in Automatically (radio button)

Real/Full Name 2
Username 2
Password 2 (Re-enter Password 2)
Require Password/Log in Automatically (radio button)

Real/Full Name 3
Username 3
Password 3 (Re-enter Password 3)
Require Password/Log in Automatically (radio button)

For a visual of this, Windows does something similar during installation. #1 must be filled out and will be set as administrator, while the others are only added if filled in and are set to standard users by default. If we want to get fancy, we can allow the selection of pictures, standard/administrator, etc. on the same installation page.

Instead of clicking an add-user button, simply list out the following multiple times on the "users" page during installation: Real/Full Name 1 Username 1 Password 1 (Re-enter Password 1) Require Password/Log in Automatically (radio button) Real/Full Name 2 Username 2 Password 2 (Re-enter Password 2) Require Password/Log in Automatically (radio button) Real/Full Name 3 Username 3 Password 3 (Re-enter Password 3) Require Password/Log in Automatically (radio button) For a visual of this, Windows does something similar during installation. #1 must be filled out and will be set as administrator, while the others are only added if filled in and are set to standard users by default. If we want to get fancy, we can allow the selection of pictures, standard/administrator, etc. on the same installation page. Right now the "user page" also lists the computer name - that should probably be moved elsewhere with all of this added.

Written by turbolad the 21 Apr 12 at 12:25.

Some means of wording to remind the user not to remove the device during writing e.g. file copying.

The text can be added to existing notifications, such as adding wording below the file copying (or file moving) progress bar, saying something like: "Do not unplug the device now to avoid corrupting your files". It has to sound scary for inexperienced users to take notice. ;)

When a removable device is connected, a notification to remind users to select "Eject"/"Safely Remove Drive" BEFORE unplugging the device. When that is done, a message could appear saying "You can now safely remove the device".

Some means of wording to remind the user not to remove the device during writing e.g. file copying. The text can be added to existing notifications, such as adding wording below the file copying (or file moving) progress bar, saying something like: "Do not unplug the device now to avoid corrupting your files". It has to sound scary for inexperienced users to take notice. ;) When a removable device is connected, a notification to remind users to select "Eject"/"Safely Remove Drive" BEFORE unplugging the device. When that is done, a message could appear saying "You can now safely remove the device".

Written by 4485670 the 30 Apr 12 at 09:18.

Display a popup or similar when plugging such a device.
There is an option to "not show this message again".

Can be a big "scary" popup with text like:
"You plugged in a removable media, be sure to unplug it only when all write action have finished or use the 'eject feature'. Otherwise you risk data loss!"

Display a popup or similar when plugging such a device. There is an option to "not show this message again". Can be a big "scary" popup with text like: "You plugged in a removable media, be sure to unplug it only when all write action have finished or use the 'eject feature'. Otherwise you risk data loss!"

Written by alms66 the 9 May 12 at 07:18.

When actually writing the removable drive put a progress bar on it...

When actually reading from the removable drive, put a "no" sign on it (a circle with the slash through the center)...

When actually writing the removable drive put a progress bar on it... When actually reading from the removable drive, put a "no" sign on it (a circle with the slash through the center)...

Written by sdaugherty the 15 May 12 at 22:10.

The first time a user plugs in a removable drive, provide a removable drive tutorial wizard, and offer to show an always-on-top removable drive status & eject window any time a removable drive is plugged in.

Afterwards, anytime a removable drive is incorrectly removed, display a warning.

"A removable drive was removed without properly ejecting."
"The removable drive "foo" was not safely removed, and data may have been lost."
"Removing a drive while data is still being written will cause data loss. Even after an operation such as saving or copying files has completed, data may still be writing in the background. In order to be sure it's safe to remove, please use the Eject command. "
[Show me how to eject a drive] [Close this warning]

The first time a user plugs in a removable drive, provide a removable drive tutorial wizard, and offer to show an always-on-top removable drive status & eject window any time a removable drive is plugged in. Afterwards, anytime a removable drive is incorrectly removed, display a warning. "A removable drive was removed without properly ejecting." "The removable drive "foo" was not safely removed, and data may have been lost." "Removing a drive while data is still being written will cause data loss. Even after an operation such as saving or copying files has completed, data may still be writing in the background. In order to be sure it's safe to remove, please use the Eject command. " [Show me how to eject a drive] [Close this warning]

Written by danielhanchen the 21 Apr 12 at 02:57.

1) Create options in the appearance area to change backgrounds for the login and boot screen. Maybe include pre-made ones.

2) Create new option in settings called "Customise boot/login screen" or the like.

3) When you right click on an image, options like "Make as login/boot screen background"

1) Create options in the appearance area to change backgrounds for the login and boot screen. Maybe include pre-made ones. 2) Create new option in settings called "Customise boot/login screen" or the like. 3) When you right click on an image, options like "Make as login/boot screen background"

Written by sourcejedi the 26 Apr 12 at 13:11.

I set up a Kubuntu login screen to show random images from Digikam. (With a few limitations). The login screen here gets plenty of use, because the system is shared by a couple of users & powered down each day. I think it's a great way of getting more use out of the photos, that otherwise wouldn't be seen very often. You might say it's a poor-mans digital photo frame.

I dunno how useful my idea is, but maybe it will inspire some people :).

A key point is that I was able to configure KDM to minimize the size of the login box. Also, alt+click can be used to move it around in case it is still obscuring something interesting :). On the minus side, the current setup I have really needs hacking to show a datestamp etc., to tell you about the photo (e.g. how to find it later, if you want).

I set up a Kubuntu login screen to show random images from Digikam. (With a few limitations). The login screen here gets plenty of use, because the system is shared by a couple of users & powered down each day. I think it's a great way of getting more use out of the photos, that otherwise wouldn't be seen very often. You might say it's a poor-mans digital photo frame. I dunno how useful my idea is, but maybe it will inspire some people :). A key point is that I was able to configure KDM to minimize the size of the login box. Also, alt+click can be used to move it around in case it is still obscuring something interesting :). On the minus side, the current setup I have really needs hacking to show a datestamp etc., to tell you about the photo (e.g. how to find it later, if you want).

Written by bpb101 the 11 May 12 at 21:54.

A download counter on all programs in the software center.
We see how many people reviewed the software but not how many downloaded it .

A download counter on all programs in the software center. We see how many people reviewed the software but not how many downloaded it .

Written by IronPatriotNY the 15 May 12 at 11:02.

Show more than just downloads to avoid the pitfall mentioned in the comments.

Can show downloads, installed (based on Canonical anonymous feedback), last updated, etc.

Brings the Software Center inline with app stores like Google Play or App Store.

Show more than just downloads to avoid the pitfall mentioned in the comments. Can show downloads, installed (based on Canonical anonymous feedback), last updated, etc. Brings the Software Center inline with app stores like Google Play or App Store.

Written by sdtbluethink the 9 May 12 at 10:42.

replace it with new one

replace it with new one

Written by Bezzy the 13 May 12 at 06:53.

Mockup for lock screen
[Lock Screen]
http://i.imgur.com/JRdej.jpg

[idea 3]
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/29582/

Mockup for lock screen [Lock Screen] http://i.imgur.com/JRdej.jpg [idea 3] http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/29582/

Written by Teuccis the 21 Apr 12 at 17:36.

Applications could be tagged. Example tags for Firefox: "fire", "fox", "internet". Separating "fire" and "fox" would help in fast, intuitive searching whereas "internet" helps those who want to search by typing in a category.

Applications could be tagged. Example tags for Firefox: "fire", "fox", "internet". Separating "fire" and "fox" would help in fast, intuitive searching whereas "internet" helps those who want to search by typing in a category.

Written by PaddyLandau the 22 Apr 12 at 14:21.

"sys" > System Monitor, System Settings, etc.
"mon" > System Monitor, Monitors, Log File Viewer, etc.

So, if entering both terms, "sys mon" acts as the intersection of "sys" AND "mon", i.e. System Monitor.

This will not solve "fi fox", but I don't think it should, because "fox" returns no results.

"sys" > System Monitor, System Settings, etc. "mon" > System Monitor, Monitors, Log File Viewer, etc. So, if entering both terms, "sys mon" acts as the intersection of "sys" AND "mon", i.e. System Monitor. This will not solve "fi fox", but I don't think it should, because "fox" returns no results.

Written by seiryu89 the 25 Apr 12 at 10:49.

*Still refining the solution, discussion in the comments*

Example:
fi fox:
grammar rule will be *fi*fox*. The result of it will be FIreFOX and firefox will be found.

sys mon:
grammar rule will be *sys*mon*. The result of it will be SYStem MONitor, and system monitor will be found.

With this solution there's not need to have a database neither write tags of the applications or maintain something. Only one simple grammar rule and a simple parser (which is already implemented in some programming languages) for it.

*Still refining the solution, discussion in the comments* Example: fi fox: grammar rule will be *fi*fox*. The result of it will be FIreFOX and firefox will be found. sys mon: grammar rule will be *sys*mon*. The result of it will be SYStem MONitor, and system monitor will be found. With this solution there's not need to have a database neither write tags of the applications or maintain something. Only one simple grammar rule and a simple parser (which is already implemented in some programming languages) for it.

Written by josthohad the 10 May 12 at 11:24.

(Written by PaddyLandau)

"
"sys" > System Monitor, System Settings, etc.
"mon" > System Monitor, Monitors, Log File Viewer, etc.

So, if entering both terms, "sys mon" acts as the intersection of "sys" AND "mon", i.e. System Monitor.

This will not solve "fi fox", but I don't think it should, because "fox" returns no results.
"

... in addition to this a simpel search of certain sequences will solve "fi fox".
in case no or only a few resaults apperer the dash should return things containing all or some of the sequences in the name of the app.

(Written by PaddyLandau) " "sys" > System Monitor, System Settings, etc. "mon" > System Monitor, Monitors, Log File Viewer, etc. So, if entering both terms, "sys mon" acts as the intersection of "sys" AND "mon", i.e. System Monitor. This will not solve "fi fox", but I don't think it should, because "fox" returns no results. " ... in addition to this a simpel search of certain sequences will solve "fi fox". in case no or only a few resaults apperer the dash should return things containing all or some of the sequences in the name of the app.

Written by ivantomica the 14 May 12 at 23:11.

Applications should have description, for example they could use whole description from Ubuntu Software Center, but in Dash that would be hidden, yet it would help in searching apps cause every keyword specified in Ubuntu Software Center would be valid when searching in Dash. That would also help a lot with recommendation in "Available for download" section.

Example:

PuTTY Terminal Emulator
-This is an X terminal emulator on the popular Windows SSH client, PuTTY. It supports xterm escape sequences, plus some Linux console sequences for colour palette configuration and some DECterm sequences for title bar control...


And when you are in dash searching by "SSH client" result would be PuTTY Terminal Emulator. That could be very useful when you are searching for apps and you don't know exact name or so.

Applications should have description, for example they could use whole description from Ubuntu Software Center, but in Dash that would be hidden, yet it would help in searching apps cause every keyword specified in Ubuntu Software Center would be valid when searching in Dash. That would also help a lot with recommendation in "Available for download" section. Example: PuTTY Terminal Emulator -This is an X terminal emulator on the popular Windows SSH client, PuTTY. It supports xterm escape sequences, plus some Linux console sequences for colour palette configuration and some DECterm sequences for title bar control... And when you are in dash searching by "SSH client" result would be PuTTY Terminal Emulator. That could be very useful when you are searching for apps and you don't know exact name or so.

Written by turbolad the 17 May 12 at 15:20.

Searching for a program will not reveal the different categories belonging to the program.

Example: a user will search for "wine" because they wish to open the Wine category "Browse C: Drive". At the moment, searching for "wine" will ONLY show the categories that have the word "wine" in the name i.e. "Configure Wine", "Uninstall Wine Software" and "Winetricks". But not the "Configure C: Drive" category of Wine, which the user may be searching for.

If all categories of a program are grouped neat and tidy after searching, users are more likely to find exactly which program they want. Consider how GNOME keeps things tidy by grouping programs in the top-left, such as Wine and all of its categories. Why not do something similar in Dash to enhance search results?

Searching for a program will not reveal the different categories belonging to the program. Example: a user will search for "wine" because they wish to open the Wine category "Browse C: Drive". At the moment, searching for "wine" will ONLY show the categories that have the word "wine" in the name i.e. "Configure Wine", "Uninstall Wine Software" and "Winetricks". But not the "Configure C: Drive" category of Wine, which the user may be searching for. If all categories of a program are grouped neat and tidy after searching, users are more likely to find exactly which program they want. Consider how GNOME keeps things tidy by grouping programs in the top-left, such as Wine and all of its categories. Why not do something similar in Dash to enhance search results?

Written by PaddyLandau the 18 May 12 at 14:54.

When searching, also include categories that match the search.

For example, typing "game" does not list all the games installed on the system; "games" returns even fewer results.

To me, that seems terribly counter-intuitive.

When searching, also include categories that match the search. For example, typing "game" does not list all the games installed on the system; "games" returns even fewer results. To me, that seems terribly counter-intuitive.

Written by alanh the 1 May 12 at 21:10.

Rather than simply replacing the image, it would be more pleasant if the images cross-faded, fade-out/fade-in or dissolved between the two images over the course of a second or two. I imagine that Compiz could be utilized for this, but I don't know the technical details.

Rather than simply replacing the image, it would be more pleasant if the images cross-faded, fade-out/fade-in or dissolved between the two images over the course of a second or two. I imagine that Compiz could be utilized for this, but I don't know the technical details.