Written by lophie the 22 Dec 09 at 17:50.

since wget doesn't really accelerate the downloading process much I used to stop installing in synaptic>copy the link> and downloading it using a download accelerator> then slip it in /var/apt/archive

Why not making the installing progress like this
1-Queue a software for installing
2-ask apt to install the program (to trick it to give u the download links)
3-download the software (This is how we can multi download)
4- now if the apt is not locked - install - if it is then queue for installing.

well guys... this is my idea and solution.
waiting for your response and ... thank you

since wget doesn't really accelerate the downloading process much I used to stop installing in synaptic>copy the link> and downloading it using a download accelerator> then slip it in /var/apt/archive Why not making the installing progress like this 1-Queue a software for installing 2-ask apt to install the program (to trick it to give u the download links) 3-download the software (This is how we can multi download) 4- now if the apt is not locked - install - if it is then queue for installing. well guys... this is my idea and solution. waiting for your response and ... thank you

Written by bhuvi the 7 Jan 10 at 12:39.

in previous ubuntu versions like in ubuntu 9.04 when multiple packages are selected for install some of the packages would be downloaded in parallel when the internet connection is faster and would install them one by one.But ubuntu9.10 does not download the applications in parallel.This feature should be brought back to ubuntu.This coupled with ubuntu software centre's ability to select new apllications for install while previously selected one is downloading would make it more powerful

in previous ubuntu versions like in ubuntu 9.04 when multiple packages are selected for install some of the packages would be downloaded in parallel when the internet connection is faster and would install them one by one.But ubuntu9.10 does not download the applications in parallel.This feature should be brought back to ubuntu.This coupled with ubuntu software centre's ability to select new apllications for install while previously selected one is downloading would make it more powerful

Written by tommis the 18 Jan 10 at 17:43.

Provide an option to stop downloading and continue it when ever you are ready.

Provide an option to stop downloading and continue it when ever you are ready.

Written by viva.amego the 5 Mar 10 at 02:26.

i think USC should also have an option to control the number of downloads

i think USC should also have an option to control the number of downloads

Written by songandsilence the 28 Apr 11 at 19:56.

Put an "Add to List" right next to the install button currently in USC, and make an additional button (possibly near the search box) that's labeled something to the extent of "Install List of selected programs"

Also, on the left sidebar, make an entry for selected (but not yet installed) packages, similar to the Get Software and Installed Software entries.

It'll act a bit like the old gnome-app-install...and the new USC, all at the same time.

Put an "Add to List" right next to the install button currently in USC, and make an additional button (possibly near the search box) that's labeled something to the extent of "Install List of selected programs" Also, on the left sidebar, make an entry for selected (but not yet installed) packages, similar to the Get Software and Installed Software entries. It'll act a bit like the old gnome-app-install...and the new USC, all at the same time.

Written by varunjo the 27 Nov 09 at 07:13.

Just download the file, click on it , enter your password , Then it will ask you whether you want to install the software the repository contains.So simple.

Just download the file, click on it , enter your password , Then it will ask you whether you want to install the software the repository contains.So simple.

Written by Stebalien the 27 Nov 09 at 21:30.

Modify apt-url to support ppa links.
Ex:
normal apturl: apt:firefox
ppa apturl: ppa:user/ppa?install=firefox

Modify apt-url to support ppa links. Ex: normal apturl: apt:firefox ppa apturl: ppa:user/ppa?install=firefox

Written by yman the 30 Nov 09 at 02:38.

For example:
apt:w32codecs@packages.medibuntu.org

or something like that. If the repository isn't already included in sources.list, display a warning about installing software from untrusted sources.

EDIT:
Create a standard way for repositories to store their key, so it can be automatically retrieved when doing the above.

For example: apt:w32codecs@packages.medibuntu.org or something like that. If the repository isn't already included in sources.list, display a warning about installing software from untrusted sources. EDIT: Create a standard way for repositories to store their key, so it can be automatically retrieved when doing the above.

Written by snadrus the 1 Dec 09 at 22:11.

When installing google chrome, it adds the Google Labs repo to my system. This keeps things simple and is completely unnoticed except to experienced users. That way people can share DEBs (including out of date DEBs) and they will install fine & be updated later.

When installing google chrome, it adds the Google Labs repo to my system. This keeps things simple and is completely unnoticed except to experienced users. That way people can share DEBs (including out of date DEBs) and they will install fine & be updated later.

Written by mdhunn the 2 Dec 09 at 21:38.

I really like the idea of including the repo in the deb but security is a concern. being able to check keys against a certificate revocation list in launchpad and un-install software from a source would help. I know this would be a pain to implement but a centralized key and certificate server would help keep us from winding up like Windoze.

I really like the idea of including the repo in the deb but security is a concern. being able to check keys against a certificate revocation list in launchpad and un-install software from a source would help. I know this would be a pain to implement but a centralized key and certificate server would help keep us from winding up like Windoze.

Written by wolterh the 17 Dec 09 at 16:28.

This solution is pretty much the same as Solution #1, but with a small variation.

A button should be placed in the site to install the package, another to download. If one clicks the download button, solution #1 pretty much describes what should happen. If one clicks on the install button, this is what will happen:
1. User gets prompted for password (gksu style)
2. EULA-style dialog appears asking the user if he/she approves the provider's gpg key.
3. GUI opens up (maybe Ubuntu Software Center*) downloading the package for later installation. The package is downloaded where packages are usually downloaded when one installs via [apt-get install].

---
*If Ubuntu Software Center is used, then there must be an indication that the package is not in the official repository (universe or whatever). Maybe the tabs could be re-arranged, in the following way:
-Official Repository
-Third-Party Repositories
---------------------
-Installed Software

This solution is pretty much the same as Solution #1, but with a small variation. A button should be placed in the site to install the package, another to download. If one clicks the download button, solution #1 pretty much describes what should happen. If one clicks on the install button, this is what will happen: 1. User gets prompted for password (gksu style) 2. EULA-style dialog appears asking the user if he/she approves the provider's gpg key. 3. GUI opens up (maybe Ubuntu Software Center*) downloading the package for later installation. The package is downloaded where packages are usually downloaded when one installs via [apt-get install]. --- *If Ubuntu Software Center is used, then there must be an indication that the package is not in the official repository (universe or whatever). Maybe the tabs could be re-arranged, in the following way: -Official Repository -Third-Party Repositories --------------------- -Installed Software

Written by Ssdg the 2 Jan 10 at 15:12.

Relying on a 3rd party repository means relying on it's manager for the very stability and safety of your system. because package installation allows full access to the core of your system (kernel, network, filesystems, MBR,...) and to replace already installed packages (including libraries. I might be a good thing, or not.)

Everytime a new repository is set, you allow a new organisation/person to gain this access.

Those facts should be stated to the user in order for him to take the right decision.

Relying on a 3rd party repository means relying on it's manager for the very stability and safety of your system. because package installation allows full access to the core of your system (kernel, network, filesystems, MBR,...) and to replace already installed packages (including libraries. I might be a good thing, or not.) Everytime a new repository is set, you allow a new organisation/person to gain this access. Those facts should be stated to the user in order for him to take the right decision.

Written by TwistedLincoln the 5 Jan 10 at 19:34.

It's already possible for 3rd party vendors to create .deb files that add their repo info and GPG key. We should just encourage this rather than design a new system.

It's already possible for 3rd party vendors to create .deb files that add their repo info and GPG key. We should just encourage this rather than design a new system.

Written by Clorox the 9 Jan 10 at 05:50.

Currently, the feature is there, but the developers don't want to enable it because of security reasons. If it were enabled, then repositories could be added easily "with one click".

Currently, the feature is there, but the developers don't want to enable it because of security reasons. If it were enabled, then repositories could be added easily "with one click".

Written by undecim the 11 Jan 10 at 03:44.

In addition to solution #1, the user should have the option of installing only selected package(s) from a repository.

This allows the user to install an application without providing the maintainer continued access to the user's system, and also keeps the user safe should the repository become compromised later.

This also allows a package to be installed if a repository causes a dependency paradox, but the desired package(s) do not.

In addition to solution #1, the user should have the option of installing only selected package(s) from a repository. This allows the user to install an application without providing the maintainer continued access to the user's system, and also keeps the user safe should the repository become compromised later. This also allows a package to be installed if a repository causes a dependency paradox, but the desired package(s) do not.