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Allow renaming of files by slow double-clicking  
Written by Jiran the 29 Feb 08 at 18:18. Category: Look and Feel. Related to: Nothing/Others. New
One of my favourite features in Windows, compared to Ubuntu, is renaming files in Windows Explorer. In Windows, you click on a file, wait a bit so it doesn't register as a double-click (and thus, run the file) then click it again. Doing so allows you to rename the file.

In Nautilus (not sure about other File Managers), you have to right-click then go to Rename to rename a file. This is slow and cumbersome.

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Avoid Fsck Forced Irritation  
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Priority : Low
Definition : Approved (Needs guidance)
Implementation : Unknown
Assignee : Dennis Kaarsemaker
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Written by amar the 28 Feb 08 at 14:28. Category: System. Related to: Nothing/Others. Implemented
It is very frustrating when you get caught out after 30 boots and the system does a full check. Especially if you are about to give a presentation or you just need to read one bit of information. The Ubuntu team have done a great job of speeding up the boot time but this irritation undoes all the good work.

Possible solutions and further explanation:
http://micrux.net/?p=52

Developer comments

This is implemented in Hardy Heron.
You can press the escape key to cancel the disk check.



This change was part of a more global set of changes to usplash, you can read more about it here : https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UsplashPolishSpec


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Fix compatibility with webcams and microphone  
snd-hda-intel internal microphone not working,
sound recording not working at all (#259877)

In : alsa-driver (ubuntu)
Status : New
Importance : Undecided
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Written by dragonx the 28 Feb 08 at 17:30. Category: Multimedia. Related to: Nothing/Others. New
In many cases, I can't configure my webcam or I have problems with the microphone. Now I can use my webcam but only with V4L2 and only 3 programas detect my webcam. It's a good idea can use my webcam in all programs as camorama.

Developer comments
That's pure driver issue in the first place. A big plus is to recommend UVC-based webcams to users, since it takes a lot of work off the shoulders of driver-developers. On the
integration-side proper support for v4l/v4l2 in webcam-related applications needs to be solidified. The ideal application to polish up is cheese of course.

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Power Management  
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Priority : Low
Definition : Pending Approval (Needs guidance)
Implementation : Slow progress
Assignee : Amit Kucheria
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Written by jsmidt the 28 Feb 08 at 16:49. Category: Others. Related to: Nothing/Others. In development
Ubuntu needs to go green. Powertop, Lesswatts and other tools have finally hit the Linux scene to pave the way for better power management. It needs to be said, "if you want your battery to last longest, or have your energy bill be the lowest, you better use Ubuntu Linux."

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Fix Suspend and Hibernate   forum
Written by tighem the 28 Feb 08 at 17:22. Category: System. Related to: Nothing/Others. New
Suspend and hibernate still seems to be a big issue based on forum posts. Really focus on fixing it, even with proprietary drivers.

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