Written by mjheagle8 the 15 Jan 09 at 06:35.

include a button that allows you to preview the effect you are selecting.

include a button that allows you to preview the effect you are selecting.

Written by jpangamarca the 8 May 09 at 17:34.

It would be a good idea to add a Descripion field for the commands, and inform the user about the command executed by using the notification system introduced in Jaunty.

It would be a good idea to add a Descripion field for the commands, and inform the user about the command executed by using the notification system introduced in Jaunty.

Written by s990we the 1 Sep 09 at 15:41.

title says all.

title says all.

Written by WaywardGeek the 20 Oct 09 at 13:55.

It would be great if there were a checkbox in Compiz settings to select Vinux compatible keybindings. Even better, if the user does an accessible installation, it should be enabled by default. Vinux compatible bindings are described here:

http://vinux-development.blogspot.com/2009/08/roll-your-own-vinux-20.html

It would be great if there were a checkbox in Compiz settings to select Vinux compatible keybindings. Even better, if the user does an accessible installation, it should be enabled by default. Vinux compatible bindings are described here: http://vinux-development.blogspot.com/2009/08/roll-your-own-vinux-20.html

Written by tommynz1975 the 16 Nov 09 at 06:18.

I understand jaws is open source now..

have the developers visit their local blind foundation and ask to sit and watch how people access the system. and maybe get ideas of doing things a better way..

Who knows the foundations world wide might see (pun intended) ubuntu or linux in general is the way to go.

btw I am a full member of the blind foundation here in New Zealand.

I understand jaws is open source now.. have the developers visit their local blind foundation and ask to sit and watch how people access the system. and maybe get ideas of doing things a better way.. Who knows the foundations world wide might see (pun intended) ubuntu or linux in general is the way to go. btw I am a full member of the blind foundation here in New Zealand.

Written by Clorox the 13 Apr 09 at 01:34.

On Kubuntu, the "Window Effects" manager (or something like that, it configures KWin) is installed by default. Why not on GNOME Ubuntu?

On Kubuntu, the "Window Effects" manager (or something like that, it configures KWin) is installed by default. Why not on GNOME Ubuntu?

Written by vegetarianshrimp the 13 Apr 09 at 02:55.

simple-compizconfig-settings-manager is much easier to use and understand than compizconfig-settings-manager, so it's great for linux newbies. simple-compizconfig-settings-manager also adds a customise effects option in System > Preferences > Appearance > Visual Effects, which simply opens simple-compizconfig-settings-manager.

simple-compizconfig-settings-manager is much easier to use and understand than compizconfig-settings-manager, so it's great for linux newbies. simple-compizconfig-settings-manager also adds a customise effects option in System > Preferences > Appearance > Visual Effects, which simply opens simple-compizconfig-settings-manager.

Written by lawenlerk the 3 Jan 09 at 15:49.

The duration of the opening animation has to be reduced (to around 100 or less), but not necessarily disabled as the animation serves the purpose of amusing people too.

The duration of the opening animation has to be reduced (to around 100 or less), but not necessarily disabled as the animation serves the purpose of amusing people too.

Written by pepperpupper the 14 Jan 09 at 12:41.

Alternatively remove the opening animation completely, and use only the close animation...

Alternatively remove the opening animation completely, and use only the close animation...

Written by m.lettner the 11 Feb 09 at 11:58.

Just use a nice simple animations like Vista does for opening and closing applications. Then also reduced duration values can be used without glitches in the animation.

Changing the animations and their durations is one of the first things I change on a fresh ubuntu installation. And I'm sure most people would we happier with simpler animations.

Just use a nice simple animations like Vista does for opening and closing applications. Then also reduced duration values can be used without glitches in the animation. Changing the animations and their durations is one of the first things I change on a fresh ubuntu installation. And I'm sure most people would we happier with simpler animations.

Written by ginjaninja405 the 24 Feb 11 at 14:14.

As a compiz plugin, or just a feature in trackpad/mouse options, you could have an accessibility option to create or assign a small keyboard switch that disables the mouse temporarily, and makes the trackpad a scrollable area.

For example, make the "Alt Gr" key, without combining it with anything else, switch the trackpad into an area for only scrolling, so you can scroll up or down, left and right and in all directions limitlessly and freely moving about.
I find myself reading articles and doing a lot of scrolling in Ubuntu on Firefox, Chrome, Evolution, Banshee and even in Nautilus, so having a switch as quick as my example, might give Ubuntu a usability advantage when compared to anything else. Apple implement a multi-touch scroll quite nicely, but this could be even easier, and more simple to create.

To turn it off, simply press "Alt Gr" again, press escape, or give the option to exit out of the scroll mode using just a click. I know this is a long explanation, but it could be really cool, if implemented system wide. People would only need to be aware of the feature. I hope this is understandable as a concept.

As a compiz plugin, or just a feature in trackpad/mouse options, you could have an accessibility option to create or assign a small keyboard switch that disables the mouse temporarily, and makes the trackpad a scrollable area. For example, make the "Alt Gr" key, without combining it with anything else, switch the trackpad into an area for only scrolling, so you can scroll up or down, left and right and in all directions limitlessly and freely moving about. I find myself reading articles and doing a lot of scrolling in Ubuntu on Firefox, Chrome, Evolution, Banshee and even in Nautilus, so having a switch as quick as my example, might give Ubuntu a usability advantage when compared to anything else. Apple implement a multi-touch scroll quite nicely, but this could be even easier, and more simple to create. To turn it off, simply press "Alt Gr" again, press escape, or give the option to exit out of the scroll mode using just a click. I know this is a long explanation, but it could be really cool, if implemented system wide. People would only need to be aware of the feature. I hope this is understandable as a concept.

Written by TheDudeAlex the 28 Feb 11 at 19:21.

I think this is a really good idea... But why not go to "scroll-mode" when some key is pressed and "mouse-mode" when it is released. Saves some time if you ask me.

You would also need an option for lefties, like myself, to have the scroll-key on the other side of the keyboard.

Grtz, Alex

I think this is a really good idea... But why not go to "scroll-mode" when some key is pressed and "mouse-mode" when it is released. Saves some time if you ask me. You would also need an option for lefties, like myself, to have the scroll-key on the other side of the keyboard. Grtz, Alex

Written by ginjaninja405 the 1 Mar 11 at 17:06.

Make it so you can choose from any leftover keys, and be able to decide whether it's a scroll-on-press trigger, or an on/off trigger.

Make it so you can choose from any leftover keys, and be able to decide whether it's a scroll-on-press trigger, or an on/off trigger.

Written by Toxicbits the 9 Mar 11 at 17:10.

Instead of using keys or the little scrolling bar at the side of a touchpad two-finger-scrolling should be enabled by default.

Instead of using keys or the little scrolling bar at the side of a touchpad two-finger-scrolling should be enabled by default.

Written by syberjj the 12 Jul 08 at 15:50.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #11057 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #11057 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by pubsbin the 13 Jun 09 at 23:08.

I think that there are some I/O events that should not be allowed for compiz actions or the system actions like closing windows.
Here the policy should be strongly restricting: if the user configures those key-biddings, the system rejects it, executes no change, and asks the user to choose another biding or leave as it is.

For selecting restricted biddings, think on those actions that a simple or common application, like a word processor, could use:

- Pressing an alphanumerical key [ANK] (letters, numbers, punctuation signs). In fact, only the Function and Special keys (volume up-down and applications) should provoke alone a system event.
- Control + [Alphabetic Key (letters)]. Reserved for the applications.
- Alt + [Alpahabetic Key] they are using for menus.

Similarly, some mouse gestures: Moving the mouse (only moving, not to a given screen edge), wheel up and down,
cliking a single button.

I know that "restrict" doesn't match "freedom" but somecases you can restrict things that no sane and sober person would do. Who would turn its keyboard into a minefield?

I think that there are some I/O events that should not be allowed for compiz actions or the system actions like closing windows. Here the policy should be strongly restricting: if the user configures those key-biddings, the system rejects it, executes no change, and asks the user to choose another biding or leave as it is. For selecting restricted biddings, think on those actions that a simple or common application, like a word processor, could use: - Pressing an alphanumerical key [ANK] (letters, numbers, punctuation signs). In fact, only the Function and Special keys (volume up-down and applications) should provoke alone a system event. - Control + [Alphabetic Key (letters)]. Reserved for the applications. - Alt + [Alpahabetic Key] they are using for menus. Similarly, some mouse gestures: Moving the mouse (only moving, not to a given screen edge), wheel up and down, cliking a single button. I know that "restrict" doesn't match "freedom" but somecases you can restrict things that no sane and sober person would do. Who would turn its keyboard into a minefield? I think the trouble we avoid is worthy the "personification" we impede. Of course, even for that case we should have some "very restricted" permission.

Written by tryfonaration the 22 Oct 11 at 11:53.

Certain additions can be made in System Settings->Appearance screen to realize the simple accessibility of configurating the screen-edge settings. I propose a very similar approach to Ubuntu Tweak's Compiz Settings screen. A nice screenshot can be found here: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pfhAVkckhd0/TfYdMkHW3SI/AAAAAAAACM4/LhiIAZQ7ir8/s1600 /ubuntu_tweak.png

Certain additions can be made in System Settings->Appearance screen to realize the simple accessibility of configurating the screen-edge settings. I propose a very similar approach to Ubuntu Tweak's Compiz Settings screen. A nice screenshot can be found here: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pfhAVkckhd0/TfYdMkHW3SI/AAAAAAAACM4/LhiIAZQ7ir8/s1600/ubuntu_tweak.png

Written by jedi22 the 26 Jun 08 at 12:44.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #10332 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #10332 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!