Written by Gaz Davidson the 19 Feb 10 at 13:21.

Have Nautilus remember which windows have recently been closed so it can open them again in response to a specific key combination.

Ctrl+Shift+T would be an ideal default

Have Nautilus remember which windows have recently been closed so it can open them again in response to a specific key combination. Ctrl+Shift+T would be an ideal default

Written by forteller the 19 Feb 10 at 22:07.

Yes.

Yes.

Written by Lachu the 20 Feb 10 at 15:14.

Change behavior of close button. It should only minimize "closed window" for 10 seconds. After that the window could been closed.

This change should only change way of informing window with DestroyNotify. I don't know how change behavior of main windows of applications.

Change behavior of close button. It should only minimize "closed window" for 10 seconds. After that the window could been closed. This change should only change way of informing window with DestroyNotify. I don't know how change behavior of main windows of applications.

Written by Lachu the 21 Feb 10 at 12:27.

Extend way how application supports sessions. There should exist signals, like HIBERNATE(save session) to file, RESTORE SESSION from file, etc.

Window Managers could use this feature to achieve idea goal, but not all application could been integrated. The behavior is: give application order to save session in $HOME/.sessions-tmp/$CURRENT_DATE/pid/WINDOWID(or whole session if user wanna to close application instead of window).

To restore window, WM's will give only the same location with signal RESTORE.

Extend way how application supports sessions. There should exist signals, like HIBERNATE(save session) to file, RESTORE SESSION from file, etc. Window Managers could use this feature to achieve idea goal, but not all application could been integrated. The behavior is: give application order to save session in $HOME/.sessions-tmp/$CURRENT_DATE/pid/WINDOWID(or whole session if user wanna to close application instead of window). To restore window, WM's will give only the same location with signal RESTORE.

Written by Afroman10496 the 21 Feb 10 at 23:52.

Put a recently closed tray next to the workspace applet that holds the last three (changeable by the user) windows that you closed in the state they were in when you closed it, showing when it was closed and a screenshot of it when you closed it. Clicking on it should open a menu showing options to open, close, minimize, maximize, move, or move it to another workspace.
http://yfrog.com/juscreenshotckp

Put a recently closed tray next to the workspace applet that holds the last three (changeable by the user) windows that you closed in the state they were in when you closed it, showing when it was closed and a screenshot of it when you closed it. Clicking on it should open a menu showing options to open, close, minimize, maximize, move, or move it to another workspace. http://yfrog.com/juscreenshotckp

Written by Darwin Survivor the 23 Feb 10 at 00:02.

When an application closes, it would have the ability to "register" with the window manager that it is now closing and can be resumed by executing .

The window manager is now in complete control over whether or not to offer the session to the user.

This would allow:
-any app to be written to allow session resuming
-the app can de-register itself if the user resumes or creates a new session
-the app actually closes (no sleeping or anything)
-the user could chose how many "closes" to remember (wm disregards anything older)
-backwards compatible (would not affect apps that don't implement it)
-apps that already have a resume command don't need to change their switches (they tell the wm what to call)
-apps could create numerous sessions by registering with different commands (ex: app --resume )

When an application closes, it would have the ability to "register" with the window manager that it is now closing and can be resumed by executing <command>. The window manager is now in complete control over whether or not to offer the session to the user. This would allow: -any app to be written to allow session resuming -the app can de-register itself if the user resumes or creates a new session -the app actually closes (no sleeping or anything) -the user could chose how many "closes" to remember (wm disregards anything older) -backwards compatible (would not affect apps that don't implement it) -apps that already have a resume command don't need to change their switches (they tell the wm what to call) -apps could create numerous sessions by registering with different commands (ex: app --resume <session_id>)

Written by rayken_wong the 15 Apr 10 at 23:37.

In the right click drop down menu (ie the one w/ the always on top option) add an option whereby the close button is disabled

In the right click drop down menu (ie the one w/ the always on top option) add an option whereby the close button is disabled

Written by Lachu the 1 May 10 at 14:52.

Add history of recent closed applications/windows. If application don't be integrated, the window would been added to recent closed. Applications, like OpenOffice, which asks user to close window can remove own windows from history. Also, integrated application can inform WM's that it supports signals to reopen window.

Add history of recent closed applications/windows. If application don't be integrated, the window would been added to recent closed. Applications, like OpenOffice, which asks user to close window can remove own windows from history. Also, integrated application can inform WM's that it supports signals to reopen window.

Written by Gaz Davidson the 13 Feb 10 at 01:10.

When a symbolic link is right clicked, display a "show target" option in the context menu which opens a new window like in Windows.

When a symbolic link is right clicked, display a "show target" option in the context menu which opens a new window like in Windows.

Written by Gaz Davidson the 13 Feb 10 at 01:13.

When visiting the property page of a symlink, show the path to the real item so that the user can copy it and navigate there manually, or edit the symlink via the GUI.

When visiting the property page of a symlink, show the path to the real item so that the user can copy it and navigate there manually, or edit the symlink via the GUI.

Written by Gaz Davidson the 13 Feb 10 at 01:19.

When the user pastes a symlink, ask them if they'd like to copy/move the link (setting a new valid path if the link is relative) or the linked file or directory.
This should of course only apply to selected objects, not to links within directories (though these should be rewritten so that they are not broken).

When the user pastes a symlink, ask them if they'd like to copy/move the link (setting a new valid path if the link is relative) or the linked file or directory. This should of course only apply to selected objects, not to links within directories (though these should be rewritten so that they are not broken).

Written by CryNGRoad the 28 May 10 at 21:56.

Currently, Nautilus only offers the choices of "Cancel" or "Move to Trash" when opening a broken link. A choice should be added to allow the user to select a new target for the link.

Currently, Nautilus only offers the choices of "Cancel" or "Move to Trash" when opening a broken link. A choice should be added to allow the user to select a new target for the link.

Written by natureflow the 17 Mar 08 at 18:58.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #4936 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 #4936 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 Gaz Davidson the 25 Dec 09 at 03:18.

There is a Gnome Keyring add-on for Firefox which could be added by default. We'd also need a script to import the keys, so people don't lose their passwords when upgrading.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8737

There is a Gnome Keyring add-on for Firefox which could be added by default. We'd also need a script to import the keys, so people don't lose their passwords when upgrading. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8737

Written by Avantarius the 25 Aug 09 at 13:22.

Fix all applications to use either binary units and the right prefix (1 kiB = 1024 Bytes, 1 MiB = 1024 kiB ...), or the SI-like prefixes (1 kB = 1000 Bytes, 1 MB = 1000000 Bytes ...), but don't mix them and don't use the SI-like prefixes with the 1024 factor!

Fix all applications to use either binary units and the right prefix (1 kiB = 1024 Bytes, 1 MiB = 1024 kiB ...), or the SI-like prefixes (1 kB = 1000 Bytes, 1 MB = 1000000 Bytes ...), but don't mix them and don't use the SI-like prefixes with the 1024 factor!

Written by Avantarius the 25 Aug 09 at 13:27.

Create a system-wide setting which lets the user choose which unit system to use and how many digits to display.

Create a system-wide setting which lets the user choose which unit system to use and how many digits to display.

Written by k33l0r the 1 Sep 09 at 18:54.

Let's use the recommended units in all possible contexts.

Let's use the recommended units in all possible contexts.

Written by Gaz Davidson the 10 Sep 09 at 14:35.

Nobody cares what a kibibyte is and haven't done over the past 25 years of home computing, nobody had a 64 kibibyte Commodore 64.

Use base 2 for file sizes and use upper-case KB, MB etc, without the additional 'i'. This is what the world uses; every website, all email clients, all computers since the first home computers. Enforcing KiB because it's scientifically correct is just silly, the majority of Ubuntu users are not scientists. Maybe give anal people the option to have KiB instead.

When showing disk sizes, display both base 2 and 10 in correct form (x GiB, y GB). This will match the units used by the disk manufacturers, while also being useful for users as their files are measured in base 2.

Nobody cares what a kibibyte is and haven't done over the past 25 years of home computing, nobody had a 64 kibibyte Commodore 64. Use base 2 for file sizes and use upper-case KB, MB etc, without the additional 'i'. This is what the world uses; every website, all email clients, all computers since the first home computers. Enforcing KiB because it's scientifically correct is just silly, the majority of Ubuntu users are not scientists. Maybe give anal people the option to have KiB instead. When showing disk sizes, display both base 2 and 10 in correct form (x GiB, y GB). This will match the units used by the disk manufacturers, while also being useful for users as their files are measured in base 2.

Written by Gaz Davidson the 20 Mar 10 at 02:08.

Give Wine an IE6 alternative for browsing ActiveX enabled corporate intranet "web" applications.

Although supporting ActiveX is ugly and nasty and evil, it would allow places which use software such as HP Quality Center to switch to Linux.

Give Wine an IE6 alternative for browsing ActiveX enabled corporate intranet "web" applications. Although supporting ActiveX is ugly and nasty and evil, it would allow places which use software such as HP Quality Center to switch to Linux.

Written by vektor the 20 Mar 10 at 07:38.

Pull the plug. It has been seriously flawed from the beginning, no real need to keep it alive anymore.

Pull the plug. It has been seriously flawed from the beginning, no real need to keep it alive anymore.

Written by snifflz20 the 20 Mar 10 at 19:45.

I'm talking about a possibility of creating a new type of non-viral, non windows activex that has no problems

I'm talking about a possibility of creating a new type of non-viral, non windows activex that has no problems

Written by snifflz20 the 20 Mar 10 at 21:17.

We need to come up with something else that is not activex at all that will make web pages work that require activex.

We need to come up with something else that is not activex at all that will make web pages work that require activex.

Written by Faldegast the 24 Mar 10 at 16:26.

Use a sandboxed Wine to run the ActiveX plugin using the existing code in mozilla. The trick is to get a plugin for the Windows version of Firefox to run in Wine while actually running the Linux version of Firefox.

Use a sandboxed Wine to run the ActiveX plugin using the existing code in mozilla. The trick is to get a plugin for the Windows version of Firefox to run in Wine while actually running the Linux version of Firefox.

Written by Faldegast the 24 Mar 10 at 16:35.

If Wine-gecko had ActiveX support it sould be easy to use that in order to make a Wine-dependent browser that can show ActiveX. As most ActiveX controls require the Windows API Wine would be required anyway.

If Wine-gecko had ActiveX support it sould be easy to use that in order to make a Wine-dependent browser that can show ActiveX. As most ActiveX controls require the Windows API Wine would be required anyway.

Written by Ronius the 1 Apr 10 at 21:49.

I don't feel this really comes as an issue relevant to Ubuntu development as much as to Firefox extension development. However, I can see perfect sense in getting some sort of functionality for business use, even if it is an archaic web "technology".

I don't feel this really comes as an issue relevant to Ubuntu development as much as to Firefox extension development. However, I can see perfect sense in getting some sort of functionality for business use, even if it is an archaic web "technology".

Written by jwal the 2 Apr 10 at 14:05.

Google's "native client" project might be a viable alternative, depending on your requirements. It is a sandbox for running native x86 code as long as it can verify the safety of the code. There is a slightly modified toolchain for compiling safe binaries.

See http://code.google.com/p/nativeclient/ for more information.

Google's "native client" project might be a viable alternative, depending on your requirements. It is a sandbox for running native x86 code as long as it can verify the safety of the code. There is a slightly modified toolchain for compiling safe binaries. See http://code.google.com/p/nativeclient/ for more information.

Written by Jackp90 the 9 Mar 10 at 03:22.

In the interest of making Ubuntu more user friendly why not have a tutorial that covers system navigation and other key learning curves (all GUI related) for first time users?

Suppose that you are a first time user to Linux and your not sure if Linux is right for you. After a restart of a fresh install a window opens asking if you if you would like to take a tour of the system confused about your new OS you figure why not. another dialog opens that gives you the choice on what you would like to learn about from learning how navigation works to saving Open Office documents in file formats that you could use MS office to learn how to rip/burn a cd.

I believe that it would help to get rid of the notion that Linux is near impossible to learn to use. If we wand more people to try Linux then we need to change their perception of it.

In the interest of making Ubuntu more user friendly why not have a tutorial that covers system navigation and other key learning curves (all GUI related) for first time users? Suppose that you are a first time user to Linux and your not sure if Linux is right for you. After a restart of a fresh install a window opens asking if you if you would like to take a tour of the system confused about your new OS you figure why not. another dialog opens that gives you the choice on what you would like to learn about from learning how navigation works to saving Open Office documents in file formats that you could use MS office to learn how to rip/burn a cd. I believe that it would help to get rid of the notion that Linux is near impossible to learn to use. If we wand more people to try Linux then we need to change their perception of it.

Written by Jackp90 the 11 Mar 10 at 03:28.

Just a quick walk-through (it would be great if it was interactive) that covers navigation. For instance we would tell users where to install applications from where to find their windows file (this would help out new Wubi users) and where to find the system preferences. This would also include where to find help if they are having trouble (ubuntuforums.org)

Just a quick walk-through (it would be great if it was interactive) that covers navigation. For instance we would tell users where to install applications from where to find their windows file (this would help out new Wubi users) and where to find the system preferences. This would also include where to find help if they are having trouble (ubuntuforums.org)

Written by Gaz Davidson the 20 Mar 10 at 02:30.

Assuming that most computer users can use a web browser and have an Internet connection, let's just have a link to a website with tutorials, videos, wizards and so on.

Assuming that most computer users can use a web browser and have an Internet connection, let's just have a link to a website with tutorials, videos, wizards and so on.

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
app nest
software bank
app locker
software armory
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

app treasury software vault app nest software bank app locker software armory 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

Written by Gaz Davidson the 17 Aug 09 at 08:36.

In return for an ad-plastered DNS error search page, which would generate significant revenues, offer the option for Ubuntu users to Canonical run DNS servers.

They could support OpenNIC, thereby removing the monopoly from the current root, they could share anonymized stats with the community, making DNS stats available to all. They could also offer a paid DNS service where users are not redirected to a search page, and keep their DNS requests private.

In return for an ad-plastered DNS error search page, which would generate significant revenues, offer the option for Ubuntu users to Canonical run DNS servers. They could support OpenNIC, thereby removing the monopoly from the current root, they could share anonymized stats with the community, making DNS stats available to all. They could also offer a paid DNS service where users are not redirected to a search page, and keep their DNS requests private.

Written by KurtKraut the 14 Sep 09 at 00:57.

I already proposed this to Mandriva and the OpenDNS.com guys enjoyed a lot the idea.

Ubuntu could offer the OpenDNS.com server as a default DNS servers or if it realises the current DNS are failing or slow, it could offer OpenDNS.com too.

This would provide OpenDNS.com a bunch of visits to their website and URL-typo-engine. This visits could revert as money to the Ubuntu project and finance the development of the ideas promoted by this brainstorm.

To sum up: this would fix the DNS problem that many of us have with a polite and non intrusive way and even raise funding for Ubuntu.

I already proposed this to Mandriva and the OpenDNS.com guys enjoyed a lot the idea. Ubuntu could offer the OpenDNS.com server as a default DNS servers or if it realises the current DNS are failing or slow, it could offer OpenDNS.com too. This would provide OpenDNS.com a bunch of visits to their website and URL-typo-engine. This visits could revert as money to the Ubuntu project and finance the development of the ideas promoted by this brainstorm. To sum up: this would fix the DNS problem that many of us have with a polite and non intrusive way and even raise funding for Ubuntu.

Written by Shnatsel the 7 Sep 09 at 14:37.

Make Nautilus automatically put icons on folders depending on folder name. For example, if I have a folder with some Christmas celebration archive, and in it lots of folders, like "art contest", "my presentation", "John's photos" etc. Nautilus should put "art", "presentation" and "photos" icons respectively. This way you'll be able to effortlessly keep your files organized, and not only for yourself.

Make Nautilus automatically put icons on folders depending on folder name. For example, if I have a folder with some Christmas celebration archive, and in it lots of folders, like "art contest", "my presentation", "John's photos" etc. Nautilus should put "art", "presentation" and "photos" icons respectively. This way you'll be able to effortlessly keep your files organized, and not only for yourself.

Written by Gaz Davidson the 10 Sep 09 at 13:05.

Windows uses folder.jpg for folder icons, if Nautilus supported this then we'd be able to have custom icons and also share those folders with Windows users.

Windows uses folder.jpg for folder icons, if Nautilus supported this then we'd be able to have custom icons and also share those folders with Windows users.

Written by xerman the 30 Aug 09 at 22:34.

The best solution is look at the problem the other way around:

Make Small Apps for Ubuntu and Android, so user can delete the contact Android App and use the Ubuntu app instead, same for the rest. And best of all, the sync would be seamless, and would have backup of data on the computer.

The small footprint for apps needed for android would be also interesting for the ubuntu equivalents as would be damn fast apps.

I do not know much about programming, but i presume the developement of a Contacts app for both at same time would not increase the effort, as both systems are open source and linux.

Regards

The best solution is look at the problem the other way around: Make Small Apps for Ubuntu and Android, so user can delete the contact Android App and use the Ubuntu app instead, same for the rest. And best of all, the sync would be seamless, and would have backup of data on the computer. The small footprint for apps needed for android would be also interesting for the ubuntu equivalents as would be damn fast apps. I do not know much about programming, but i presume the developement of a Contacts app for both at same time would not increase the effort, as both systems are open source and linux. Regards

Written by Gaz Davidson the 10 Sep 09 at 09:53.

Investigate the problem and submit bugs against the faulty component. Develop, test and submit fixes for Evolution or the Android contact app, whichever is at fault.

Investigate the problem and submit bugs against the faulty component. Develop, test and submit fixes for Evolution or the Android contact app, whichever is at fault.