Written by orlox the 8 Sep 09 at 13:19.

The old name, AppCenter, seemed to be widely accepted. It's a short, yet informative name, that expresses the idea of the application in a very good way (a frontend that integrates all other software management frontends in a consistent way)

Perhaps this name should be restored, leave the package and executable named as appcenter, and list it in the administration menu as "Application Center" or "Ubuntu Application Center".

The old name, AppCenter, seemed to be widely accepted. It's a short, yet informative name, that expresses the idea of the application in a very good way (a frontend that integrates all other software management frontends in a consistent way) Perhaps this name should be restored, leave the package and executable named as appcenter, and list it in the administration menu as "Application Center" or "Ubuntu Application Center".

Written by orlox the 9 Sep 09 at 02:54.

An "app" is not something widely recognized, so it might be better to choose a name for this application that uses the word "software", but not the name store. Besides, this interface will serve to install many things that qualify as software, but not as an application (like codecs and fonts).

Pehaps, a contraction of the word like "soft" or "sw" could also be used for the application name (i.e. package name, executable, launchpad entry, etc...), while menu entries describe it using the whole word to keep clarity for unexperienced users.

Even more, the word software is correctly recognized by many non-english speakers, including some that are relatively computer-illiterate.

Since there's an infinite amount of alternative names that can be used here, perhaps this solution can be kept open to various alternatives (for now).

An "app" is not something widely recognized, so it might be better to choose a name for this application that uses the word "software", but not the name store. Besides, this interface will serve to install many things that qualify as software, but not as an application (like codecs and fonts). Pehaps, a contraction of the word like "soft" or "sw" could also be used for the application name (i.e. package name, executable, launchpad entry, etc...), while menu entries describe it using the whole word to keep clarity for unexperienced users. Even more, the word software is correctly recognized by many non-english speakers, including some that are relatively computer-illiterate. Since there's an infinite amount of alternative names that can be used here, perhaps this solution can be kept open to various alternatives (for now).

Written by orlox the 9 Sep 09 at 23:40.

This name would cover the technical aspect of using "software" over "application", and also take the advantage of the unifying concept of "center".

This solution complies with solution #3 as a particular case of it.

This name would cover the technical aspect of using "software" over "application", and also take the advantage of the unifying concept of "center". This solution complies with solution #3 as a particular case of it.

Written by Gaz Davidson the 10 Sep 09 at 12:58.

It adds and removes software, it will be in the menu next to all the applications.
Having an internal name is fine but there's no reason for it to have a fancy marketing name for users to see, simply call it what it does.

It adds and removes software, it will be in the menu next to all the applications. Having an internal name is fine but there's no reason for it to have a fancy marketing name for users to see, simply call it what it does.

Written by CVL the 12 Sep 09 at 07:21.

This idea is really a waste of time for everyone.

Software Store sounds great and I hope it would atract interest from lots of commercial developers to Ubuntu.

This idea is really a waste of time for everyone. Software Store sounds great and I hope it would atract interest from lots of commercial developers to Ubuntu.

Written by horusofoz the 13 Sep 09 at 10:15.

As the plan is to incorporate Add/Remove, Synaptic, Update Manager and other bits, I think Ubuntu Central or something similar (in concept not sound) that has a broader sense than software/app store/center would be more suitable.

Alternatively, Taking into consideration Ubuntu's humanistic feel I think it would be fitting if they gave the application a name in that vein. Ubuntu Nexus?

As the plan is to incorporate Add/Remove, Synaptic, Update Manager and other bits, I think Ubuntu Central or something similar (in concept not sound) that has a broader sense than software/app store/center would be more suitable. Alternatively, Taking into consideration Ubuntu's humanistic feel I think it would be fitting if they gave the application a name in that vein. Ubuntu Nexus?

Written by kazuya00 the 14 Sep 09 at 12:51.

UbuntuStore wesh a

UbuntuStore wesh a

Written by happy-word the 14 Sep 09 at 15:41.

Ubuntu AppCenter. I think this sound great...

Ubuntu AppCenter. I think this sound great...

Written by rrnwexec the 14 Sep 09 at 16:53.

"Market" is a friendlier and potential less commercial term than Store. Think of a farmer's market, or a community market, or a flea market as examples that exist in the real world and have a spirit of exchange, with or without commerce.

"Market" is a friendlier and potential less commercial term than Store. Think of a farmer's market, or a community market, or a flea market as examples that exist in the real world and have a spirit of exchange, with or without commerce.

Written by mfeliz the 14 Sep 09 at 18:35.

It Sounds good!

It Sounds good!

Written by daas88 the 14 Sep 09 at 20:34.

Because the word "manager" has a wider meaning than store, and it will have more uses than just installing software.

Because the word "manager" has a wider meaning than store, and it will have more uses than just installing software.

Written by Riky the 16 Sep 09 at 06:50.

I think Software Basket or Application Basket sound good, it can be recognized straight away.

I think Software Basket or Application Basket sound good, it can be recognized straight away.

Written by insanelyapple the 17 Sep 09 at 09:58.

I think its simple and intuitive.

I think its simple and intuitive.

Written by Sashin the 17 Sep 09 at 11:45.

I like this name 'cause it implies its the place to install anything, fonts, updates, applications and the lot.

The word central should be easier to translate that centre/center.

And the absence of the word store takes away the potentially commercial element of it.

Most importantly, it looks and sounds cool.

I like this name 'cause it implies its the place to install anything, fonts, updates, applications and the lot. The word central should be easier to translate that centre/center. And the absence of the word store takes away the potentially commercial element of it. Most importantly, it looks and sounds cool.

Written by Robin Nixon the 17 Sep 09 at 16:28.

This resolves the UK/US spelling issues of the word Center.

This resolves the UK/US spelling issues of the word Center.

Written by baldurpet the 17 Sep 09 at 20:01.

I didn't know whether I should add to the already long list of suggestions, but I wanted to approach this from a 'tad' different perspective.

I'm trying to think of a name that people can use with a sense of endearment like most of Apple's products. "Software Box" was the best thing I could come up with (as in "I need some software for X and Y"- "just look in the box").

I don't expect users to choose my idea for a name but I still want contributors to stop thinking about words that sound mechanical, dead and literal ("Software Center") and think about something more colloquial and friendly instead. Could you imagine your dad or mom saying it?

I didn't know whether I should add to the already long list of suggestions, but I wanted to approach this from a 'tad' different perspective. I'm trying to think of a name that people can use with a sense of endearment like most of Apple's products. "Software Box" was the best thing I could come up with (as in "I need some software for X and Y"- "just look in the box"). I don't expect users to choose my idea for a name but I still want contributors to stop thinking about words that sound mechanical, dead and literal ("Software Center") and think about something more colloquial and friendly instead. Could you imagine your dad or mom saying it?

Written by litokraz the 18 Sep 09 at 14:55.

In my opinion this name would simply connect the name of the operating system to what it really is: a depo of software. UbuDepo is a inuque name which can also be easily understood and pronounced almost anywhere in the world.

In my opinion this name would simply connect the name of the operating system to what it really is: a depo of software. UbuDepo is a inuque name which can also be easily understood and pronounced almost anywhere in the world.

Written by Vampireboi the 18 Sep 09 at 21:55.

Just call it this!! it makes sense because this is what every piece of software calls to and this is where you will go when you need something! i really like it! :)

Just call it this!! it makes sense because this is what every piece of software calls to and this is where you will go when you need something! i really like it! :)

Written by adamarmistead the 18 Sep 09 at 22:58.

This keeps the term software people seem to prefer and the "friendly" market term while expressing that the software available is free and open source.

This keeps the term software people seem to prefer and the "friendly" market term while expressing that the software available is free and open source.

Written by wolterh the 19 Sep 09 at 19:37.

I think the solution title says it all.

I like the Software Depot because it reminds me of Starcraft's Supply Depots. They always intrigued me.

Anyway, my other proposal is to call it Software Warehouse, but I understand that it may be highly criticized for phonetically it sounds repetitive as of softWARE WAREhouse, but that could be solved by changing Warehouse for Storehouse. Storehouse because it embeds the concept of storage (which is from where store comes from) but it gets rid of the commercial idea. Storehouse makes us think about a Warehouse, without having the phonetic problem described above.

I think the solution title says it all. I like the Software Depot because it reminds me of Starcraft's Supply Depots. They always intrigued me. Anyway, my other proposal is to call it Software Warehouse, but I understand that it may be highly criticized for phonetically it sounds repetitive as of softWARE WAREhouse, but that could be solved by changing Warehouse for Storehouse. Storehouse because it embeds the concept of storage (which is from where store comes from) but it gets rid of the commercial idea. Storehouse makes us think about a Warehouse, without having the phonetic problem described above.

Written by slashdotaccount the 20 Sep 09 at 17:42.

A compromise.

A compromise.

Written by kyrandesa the 21 Sep 09 at 07:49.

isn't that what it basically is doing?

isn't that what it basically is doing?

Written by rutvikgohil the 22 Sep 09 at 10:13.

in my opinion this may be quite simple name
because many new user like me finding bit difficult to get the name of this things
so if any 1 can suggest a simple name than is ll be a great thing..
thanks

and about last name "Ubu soft-pot"
it may mean like "container/vessel containing free software"
pot=jug,box,container,vessel in african

in my opinion this may be quite simple name because many new user like me finding bit difficult to get the name of this things so if any 1 can suggest a simple name than is ll be a great thing.. thanks and about last name "Ubu soft-pot" it may mean like "container/vessel containing free software" pot=jug,box,container,vessel in african

Written by mahajanudit the 23 Sep 09 at 19:00.

Bin is synonymous to warehouse, which means a storage place without implicitly implying commercialism.
But I think it's better than warehouse, cz somehow the name 'warehouse' just doesn't go...

Bin is synonymous to warehouse, which means a storage place without implicitly implying commercialism. But I think it's better than warehouse, cz somehow the name 'warehouse' just doesn't go...

Written by gaara87 the 25 Sep 09 at 16:14.

Ubuntu's heart is the kernel, but the softwares and applications are responsible for making the difference between two personalised Ubuntus. Much like saying, what differentiates you from me is the way we think!

Ubuntu:Humanism is a free form of thinking where its inception lies in the difference in thinking, hence the EpiCentre of Ubuntu,much like the Mind being the EpiCentre of a Human!:-)

Ubuntu's heart is the kernel, but the softwares and applications are responsible for making the difference between two personalised Ubuntus. Much like saying, what differentiates you from me is the way we think! Ubuntu:Humanism is a free form of thinking where its inception lies in the difference in thinking, hence the EpiCentre of Ubuntu,much like the Mind being the EpiCentre of a Human!:-)

Written by Frederic.Hardy the 26 Sep 09 at 00:38.

like think tank

like think tank

Written by anystupidname the 26 Sep 09 at 02:45.

app treasury
software vault
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app depot
software dump
app hopper
software supply
app stockpile
software barn
app arsenal
software conservatory
app boutique
software emporium
app safe
software mine
app stash
software silo

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