Written by nhandler the 27 Jan 10 at 23:27.

Integrate one more step into the installation process to enable a 'light weight' program selection and system pre-configuration

<img src="http://justoneidea.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/mockup-configurate-ubuntu-programms.png"> Integrate one more step into the installation process to enable a 'light weight' program selection and system pre-configuration

Written by Int_ua the 28 Jan 10 at 00:28.

Because it can make installation process harder to understand for nonexpert users.

Because it can make installation process harder to understand for nonexpert users.

Written by vvfrn2 the 28 Jan 10 at 03:07.

not advanced option

not advanced option

Written by alms66 the 28 Jan 10 at 03:29.

A none option at each dropbox for those who will not use torrents, or notes, or those with no cd burners, etc.

A none option at each dropbox for those who will not use torrents, or notes, or those with no cd burners, etc.

Written by krs the 28 Jan 10 at 09:22.

For base Installation.
Or using Ubuntu is a non-sense.

For base Installation. Or using Ubuntu is a non-sense.

Written by guigui14100 the 28 Jan 10 at 23:22.

Instead write: Brasero (CD / DVD Burning)
Write this: CD / DVD Burning

Instead write: Brasero (CD / DVD Burning) Write this: CD / DVD Burning

Written by Zorba the 3 Feb 10 at 09:39.

I think it's a good idea to insert an option "install video card driver"... more or less the idea is to integrate jockey in the installation program, so users can install the system with the right video driver (if they want).

I think it's a good idea to insert an option "install video card driver"... more or less the idea is to integrate jockey in the installation program, so users can install the system with the right video driver (if they want).

Written by tommis the 3 Feb 10 at 19:42.

Add more to information box stuff like:

license
programs homepage
hard drive space needed
homepage

Add more to information box stuff like: license programs homepage hard drive space needed homepage

Written by tommis the 3 Feb 10 at 19:56.

Theres so many programs at you cannot just but all in such a little list. Add option install your own packapages from ubuntus servers or your chosen ppa.

Theres so many programs at you cannot just but all in such a little list. Add option install your own packapages from ubuntus servers or your chosen ppa.

Written by alexander255 the 5 Feb 10 at 00:17.

Add a new item in the sidebar of the Ubuntu Software Center called "Favorite Applications". The information about the alternatives could be simply added through debtags.

Add a new item in the sidebar of the Ubuntu Software Center called "Favorite Applications". The information about the alternatives could be simply added through debtags.

Written by ergbigred the 8 Feb 10 at 22:11.

We all may have pet programs that worked well under other linux distributions. It'd be nice if they could be automatically configured to play nice with Ubuntu setups or run in protected areas.

We all may have pet programs that worked well under other linux distributions. It'd be nice if they could be automatically configured to play nice with Ubuntu setups or run in protected areas.

Written by justintime03_2 the 9 Feb 10 at 02:13.

I know this sounds like heresy, but Ubuntu already has this in the repositories. Why not make it easier for new Ubuntu users to run their Windows applications. That's one of the biggest complaints I've heard. A lot of people don't know they can use WINE without digging around on the net. There's a lot who never know they have the option. Have the option to install WINE in the Configure Ubuntu Programs tool at first boot. I think this is crucial.

I know this sounds like heresy, but Ubuntu already has this in the repositories. Why not make it easier for new Ubuntu users to run their Windows applications. That's one of the biggest complaints I've heard. A lot of people don't know they can use WINE without digging around on the net. There's a lot who never know they have the option. Have the option to install WINE in the Configure Ubuntu Programs tool at first boot. I think this is crucial.

Written by diegusohpus the 11 Feb 10 at 11:49.

To include all this software in the ISO will be too big for a CD size. If you don't want to include them into the ISO you have to have a Internet connection enabled during the installation, and it's not always possible, so after you have installad Ubuntu the system will automaticly install them from internet.

To include all this software in the ISO will be too big for a CD size. If you don't want to include them into the ISO you have to have a Internet connection enabled during the installation, and it's not always possible, so after you have installad Ubuntu the system will automaticly install them from internet.

Written by Goury the 12 Feb 10 at 10:54.

there is no problems to include this one to DVD
also there is one more thing needed - ability to install more than one app of any type
there is tons of ppls who uses chromium AND firefox because first is fast and second sometimes shows pages more accurate and have more extensions

also: do not include opera and chrome. include chromium and some other free (as freedom, not as beer) browsers

there is no problems to include this one to DVD also there is one more thing needed - ability to install more than one app of any type there is tons of ppls who uses chromium AND firefox because first is fast and second sometimes shows pages more accurate and have more extensions also: do not include opera and chrome. include chromium and some other free (as freedom, not as beer) browsers

Written by ing.gonzo the 13 Feb 10 at 00:47.

Add also during installation, the capability to install updated system and/or software packages (so we don't have to do an apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade as first thing to do after the first boot and then we have to do another reboot...). So the system is updated out of the box

Add also during installation, the capability to install updated system and/or software packages (so we don't have to do an apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade as first thing to do after the first boot and then we have to do another reboot...). So the system is updated out of the box

Written by Goury the 13 Feb 10 at 08:17.

90% russian internets is pptp vpn so option pptp must include needed packages to pptp-vpn plugin works in network manager (its stable enough)
many ppl in europes uses some oter vpn (i am not sure) so option to install oter vpn type is needed too

a lot of peoples uses wifis or something else to interneting
and we all know that ubuntu without internet is 99% dualbooting to windows or uninstalling - ubuntu MUST HAVE internet after installation so all interneting packages must be included at least to dvd, but on cd is good too AND thete must be option to install them - its very difficult task to noobs to install vpn or something else packages

90% russian internets is pptp vpn so option pptp must include needed packages to pptp-vpn plugin works in network manager (its stable enough) many ppl in europes uses some oter vpn (i am not sure) so option to install oter vpn type is needed too a lot of peoples uses wifis or something else to interneting and we all know that ubuntu without internet is 99% dualbooting to windows or uninstalling - ubuntu MUST HAVE internet after installation so all interneting packages must be included at least to dvd, but on cd is good too AND thete must be option to install them - its very difficult task to noobs to install vpn or something else packages

Written by taufiksu the 14 Feb 10 at 12:09.

i think it is not important to implement because it will hard to choose the app when new ubuntu user install the ubuntu.

i think it is not important to implement because it will hard to choose the app when new ubuntu user install the ubuntu.

Written by pkslot the 16 Feb 10 at 15:46.

Why not let people choose what kernel to install, vanilla, rt or what their prefrences are.

Why not let people choose what kernel to install, vanilla, rt or what their prefrences are.

Written by magallucas the 16 Feb 10 at 20:53.

Some people (including me) have a personal preference for certain Office suites. Include a chance to choose the preferred suite (OpenOffice by default) would also be interesting. The options could be KOffice, Lotus Symphony, etc..

Integrated to Solution #12, the idea is even more complete: Accessing "Favorite Applications", the User can change your kit software more easily after you install the OS. For example, to change the option favorite browser "Firefox" to "Google Chrome", the Software Center automatically uninstall Firefox and install Chrome, making it the default browser. Happen the same way with the other favorite applications.

In case if the User wants to keep the two browsers (Firefox and Chrome), usually just select the Software Center - as is currently done - so both will be installed. Then just go to "Favorite Applications" and switch to Chrome, which is already installed - Firefox would remain, but the Chrome would be the primary browser.

Some people (including me) have a personal preference for certain Office suites. Include a chance to choose the preferred suite (OpenOffice by default) would also be interesting. The options could be KOffice, Lotus Symphony, etc.. Integrated to Solution #12, the idea is even more complete: Accessing "Favorite Applications", the User can change your kit software more easily after you install the OS. For example, to change the option favorite browser "Firefox" to "Google Chrome", the Software Center automatically uninstall Firefox and install Chrome, making it the default browser. Happen the same way with the other favorite applications. In case if the User wants to keep the two browsers (Firefox and Chrome), usually just select the Software Center - as is currently done - so both will be installed. Then just go to "Favorite Applications" and switch to Chrome, which is already installed - Firefox would remain, but the Chrome would be the primary browser.

Written by tommis the 18 Feb 10 at 19:05.

Also provide option to net isntall wich don`t have programs includet. This would prevent users from downloading packpages what they do not conna use.

Also provide option to net isntall wich don`t have programs includet. This would prevent users from downloading packpages what they do not conna use.

Written by pererik87 the 20 Feb 10 at 06:35.

That menu should meet the eye in "preferred applications". simple for noobs, when selecting an option not currently installed, user should be prompted replace(remove a install b) or side-by install(install b).

At least the coding should be easy.

That menu should meet the eye in "preferred applications". simple for noobs, when selecting an option not currently installed, user should be prompted replace(remove a install b) or side-by install(install b). At least the coding should be easy.

Written by Niels_ the 22 Feb 10 at 16:29.

Just like the other options, add a menu for themes.
So people can choose their favourite standard theme at instsall.

Just like the other options, add a menu for themes. So people can choose their favourite standard theme at instsall.

Written by dreamr the 23 Feb 10 at 12:16.

In addition to the "more information", give some indication of space left after installing all the applications. Can be just passive indicator that the user sees while making choices. Useful for systems with low memory, like netbooks with SSD.

In addition to the "more information", give some indication of space left after installing all the applications. Can be just passive indicator that the user sees while making choices. Useful for systems with low memory, like netbooks with SSD.

Written by pazuzuthewise the 3 Apr 10 at 02:55.

I believe that this option for adding software during OS install that cannot possibly fit on a CD medium, and therefore necessitates internet connection, could end up in a failed install process if the connection fails, as could happen with a 3G connection during bad weather conditions.
I certainly agree that the options presented in Solution #3 should be presented to the user in an informative manner - who, especially if new to linux, would otherwise have no clue what to do to be able to watch a DVD, for example - but not during OS install, but integrated in the Welcome Window that appears at the first login, maybe having a link in it to the Add/Remove Software, which, in turn should have these options on a main page.

I believe that this option for adding software during OS install that cannot possibly fit on a CD medium, and therefore necessitates internet connection, could end up in a failed install process if the connection fails, as could happen with a 3G connection during bad weather conditions. I certainly agree that the options presented in Solution #3 should be presented to the user in an informative manner - who, especially if new to linux, would otherwise have no clue what to do to be able to watch a DVD, for example - but not during OS install, but integrated in the Welcome Window that appears at the first login, maybe having a link in it to the Add/Remove Software, which, in turn should have these options on a main page.

Written by rugbeeprop the 4 May 10 at 04:03.

'Path' suggested "A list of favorite packages could be useful to put up on ubuntu one?"

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/109518

'Path' suggested "A list of favorite packages could be useful to put up on ubuntu one?" https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/109518

Written by thipv the 9 May 10 at 23:12.

It would make the process more flexible letting us to choose the programs before getting the iso, creating a customized image. You would select everything from the system architecture (32, 64, ppc, arm...) to desktop environment (gnome, kde, xfce, lxde...) or special environments (moblin based, netbook remix...), suggesting their default applications for each one, and let you change or remove them and choose additional programs, even restricted ones, informing the restrictions.
This would also be good because you would always be getting the most updated packages.

It would make the process more flexible letting us to choose the programs before getting the iso, creating a customized image. You would select everything from the system architecture (32, 64, ppc, arm...) to desktop environment (gnome, kde, xfce, lxde...) or special environments (moblin based, netbook remix...), suggesting their default applications for each one, and let you change or remove them and choose additional programs, even restricted ones, informing the restrictions. This would also be good because you would always be getting the most updated packages.

Written by JasLicno the 12 May 10 at 23:26.

User should decide which program will use.solution is simple:
Configure programs during installation:
1. button - ubuntu suggested
2. button - user defined ... list of all available programs
+ (because is impossible to have that big source of programs)

after installing, program that will give you option to make a clone of your installation, so next instalation of your system will be faster and with 100% personal programs. (this is not my idea, I have read about this as option in one of linux distributions)

User should decide which program will use.solution is simple: Configure programs during installation: 1. button - ubuntu suggested 2. button - user defined ... list of all available programs + (because is impossible to have that big source of programs) after installing, program that will give you option to make a clone of your installation, so next instalation of your system will be faster and with 100% personal programs. (this is not my idea, I have read about this as option in one of linux distributions)

Written by switchgirl the 30 Jun 10 at 21:21.

enable a way of saving account details to ubuntu one so that one can transfer all your accounts (yahoo, hotmail,gmail icq... irc... jabber.. everything) to the new machine this will help with setting up of new machines - like if someone has a laptop, web book and other machines, they really down want to have to set up all the different accounts multiple times. i'm not suggesting emails as this is too much data but enabling people to sync account details, and passwords would be good and improve ubuntu installs

enable a way of saving account details to ubuntu one so that one can transfer all your accounts (yahoo, hotmail,gmail icq... irc... jabber.. everything) to the new machine this will help with setting up of new machines - like if someone has a laptop, web book and other machines, they really down want to have to set up all the different accounts multiple times. i'm not suggesting emails as this is too much data but enabling people to sync account details, and passwords would be good and improve ubuntu installs

Written by mackuz the 17 May 11 at 06:55.

If even #4 is too hard for some users, #1 can be added in advanced installation mode.

It's actual again, 'cause even if Thunderbird will become default mail app in Ubuntu, some corporative users will need Evolution anyway.

If even #4 is too hard for some users, #1 can be added in advanced installation mode. It's actual again, 'cause even if Thunderbird will become default mail app in Ubuntu, some corporative users will need Evolution anyway.

Written by Living-FOSS-iL the 19 May 09 at 07:45.

Nautilus is already aware of disks that are unmounted or ejected. Why not extended its range of actions to closing the window of the unavailable disk.

Nautilus is already aware of disks that are unmounted or ejected. Why not extended its range of actions to closing the window of the unavailable disk.

Written by Ssdg the 19 May 09 at 15:46.

If you use tabs to browse your media, if the window closes, you loose all tabs. so juste close one tab and if it's the last one close the window.

If you use tabs to browse your media, if the window closes, you loose all tabs. so juste close one tab and if it's the last one close the window.

Written by mitkaese the 22 May 09 at 00:58.

I'm not sure auto-closing windows on the user is the best idea. I can imagine times when when the user needs to know what was just removed, e.g. to compare with those on another drive.

It seems a much more robust solution to visually/sonically signify that the drive is no longer mounted, perhaps by graying out the window or adding an "[Ejected]" to the title bar.

Additionally, the Ubuntu's system notification could let the user know the drive has been removed and *ask* if the correspondent windows should be closed.

I'm not sure auto-closing windows on the user is the best idea. I can imagine times when when the user needs to know what was just removed, e.g. to compare with those on another drive. It seems a much more robust solution to visually/sonically signify that the drive is no longer mounted, perhaps by graying out the window or adding an "[Ejected]" to the title bar. Additionally, the Ubuntu's system notification could let the user know the drive has been removed and *ask* if the correspondent windows should be closed.

Written by Clorox the 23 May 09 at 01:25.

#4 is a great idea, but if the user is asked whether the window should be closed, then there should be a "do not ask again" option.

#4 is a great idea, but if the user is asked whether the window should be closed, then there should be a "do not ask again" option.

Written by LiraNuna the 23 May 09 at 06:56.

Ubuntu Jaunty (9.04) have a new marvelous notification system. Use it to report that the media is now safe to remove.

Ubuntu Jaunty (9.04) have a new marvelous notification system. Use it to report that the media is now safe to remove.

Written by Kver the 25 May 09 at 00:40.

Instead of closing the tab, move the current location to either the /media folder, or the parent folder of the mount point.

Instead of closing the tab, move the current location to either the /media folder, or the parent folder of the mount point.

Written by saivann the 28 Apr 09 at 20:41.

When a package is not necessary anymore (was not installed by user and is not required by other packages), it should be removed automatically by apt. This could be done when a package is removed (all dependencies of that package could be removed at the same time since they were installed by that package, after all).

This would remove the need of a cleanup tool and let users use their computer without needing to continuously think about maintenance, which is one reason why ubuntu is great!!

When a package is not necessary anymore (was not installed by user and is not required by other packages), it should be removed automatically by apt. This could be done when a package is removed (all dependencies of that package could be removed at the same time since they were installed by that package, after all). This would remove the need of a cleanup tool and let users use their computer without needing to continuously think about maintenance, which is one reason why ubuntu is great!!

Written by montel the 28 Apr 09 at 23:11.

Similar to #1, but that may become a problem with some users. Ubuntu could check the packages when it does updates or something instead.

Similar to #1, but that may become a problem with some users. Ubuntu could check the packages when it does updates or something instead.

Written by quadrox the 30 Apr 09 at 18:43.

The user should have the option to clean up when really needed, but ubuntu should mostly do it on its own at the appropriate time, for example when the disk is getting full or the old packages consume a lot of disk space. You could also completely clean packages if they haven't been used/reinstalled in a long while.

As long as the diskspace is not required for anything else there is no reason to remove the stuff, you may want to install it again later.

The user should have the option to clean up when really needed, but ubuntu should mostly do it on its own at the appropriate time, for example when the disk is getting full or the old packages consume a lot of disk space. You could also completely clean packages if they haven't been used/reinstalled in a long while. As long as the diskspace is not required for anything else there is no reason to remove the stuff, you may want to install it again later.

Written by montel the 30 Apr 09 at 21:19.

Create a simple app with a pretty GUI that will prompt users when disk space is low. Use apt-get autoremove and purge tmp and delete files in the recycle bin. Just something that will have a alert in the notification area like "an estimated xxxx amount of space could be cleared. Would you like to clean up a little?"




The reason that I want it to purge tmp is that I barely turn of my computer. I host a site with a static ip and I only turn it off if I have to. So my tmp folder can get to about a couple gigs before it is cleaned.




Oh and when doing autoremove, it would be nice if the use could set settings to be like "autoremove packages that haven't been used in x amount of days" If that could be implemented, I would be suportive of idea #1 on those term
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Create a simple app with a pretty GUI that will prompt users when disk space is low. Use apt-get autoremove and purge tmp and delete files in the recycle bin. Just something that will have a alert in the notification area like "an estimated xxxx amount of space could be cleared. Would you like to clean up a little?" The reason that I want it to purge tmp is that I barely turn of my computer. I host a site with a static ip and I only turn it off if I have to. So my tmp folder can get to about a couple gigs before it is cleaned. Oh and when doing autoremove, it would be nice if the use could set settings to be like "autoremove packages that haven't been used in x amount of days" If that could be implemented, I would be suportive of idea #1 on those term Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Written by sanketmedhi the 4 May 09 at 10:02.

Cleaning up the computer or freeing space should not be limited to packages. It should also include browser and cache, recent documents list, trash bin, etc.

Cleaning up the computer or freeing space should not be limited to packages. It should also include browser and cache, recent documents list, trash bin, etc.

Written by lotif the 7 May 09 at 14:22.

The janitor, now as it is, cleans packages that are not in the repositories list, including packages that are frequently used. To give an example, it asks me to remove Skype and Adobe Reader, applications that I use everyday but are not in my software channels.

This should not happen because even if janitor thinks that these packages are obsolete, the user probably don't want to remove them because they are used.

The janitor, now as it is, cleans packages that are not in the repositories list, including packages that are frequently used. To give an example, it asks me to remove Skype and Adobe Reader, applications that I use everyday but are not in my software channels. This should not happen because even if janitor thinks that these packages are obsolete, the user probably don't want to remove them because they are used.

Written by jrd the 22 May 09 at 15:45.

Building on Solution #5, I would like to see all non GTK apps listed. If you install a KDE app you get the QT library with it. As part of a "Janitor Service" I would like to be able to list these packages (and remove them).

Janitor could have a filter to display the various package sections. E.g., 'Unused packages', 'QT packages', 'tmp and cached files (thumbnails)', etc

Building on Solution #5, I would like to see all non GTK apps listed. If you install a KDE app you get the QT library with it. As part of a "Janitor Service" I would like to be able to list these packages (and remove them). Janitor could have a filter to display the various package sections. E.g., 'Unused packages', 'QT packages', 'tmp and cached files (thumbnails)', etc

Written by Clorox the 23 May 09 at 01:18.

I moved my home to a separate partition a while back, and Computer Janitor wanted to clean it up because I forgot to set the 'relatime' option in /etc/fstab. Obviously I did not want this to happen.

I moved my home to a separate partition a while back, and Computer Janitor wanted to clean it up because I forgot to set the 'relatime' option in /etc/fstab. Obviously I did not want this to happen.

Written by zaherhoulayhel the 17 Sep 09 at 05:50.

Where SoftwareStore is going to be the universal Software manager for Ubuntu it should handle cleaning unused packages.

Where SoftwareStore is going to be the universal Software manager for Ubuntu it should handle cleaning unused packages.

Written by Clorox the 12 Aug 09 at 17:55.

The installer should have a checkbox upon installation:

[] Use simplified filesystem (advanced users only)

that is turned off by default.

The GoboLinux or Mac filesystem does not break compatibility for those who are worried, it simply symlinks everything into its "new" place and hides the links from view.

The installer should have a checkbox upon installation: [] Use simplified filesystem (advanced users only) that is turned off by default. The GoboLinux or Mac filesystem does not break compatibility for those who are worried, it simply symlinks everything into its "new" place and hides the links from view.

Written by jeypeyy the 23 Nov 09 at 13:11.

Ubuntu is for human beings. If advanced users want to use the old FHS they should be able to do so after install with some hack that removes all symlinks. Don't give to many options during installation; we don't want to bloat ubiquity with to many options that confuses the user.

I don't know if the Gobolinux hierarchy is perfect for this, but a modified version of it could be awesome.

Ubuntu is for human beings. If advanced users want to use the old FHS they should be able to do so after install with some hack that removes all symlinks. Don't give to many options during installation; we don't want to bloat ubiquity with to many options that confuses the user. I don't know if the Gobolinux hierarchy is perfect for this, but a modified version of it could be awesome.

Written by weblordpepe the 27 May 09 at 11:56.

Use the built-in feature for 'customized folder icons' to show unique icons for /usr, /etc, /home, /var and so on. Have this done in the default config.

Everything else looks like a regular folder/item.

Perhaps allow Nautilus to understand MIME types of folders, or some other intelligent categorizing.

<br><br><br> <table style="width:500px;"><tr><td><img width=400px src="http://silenceisdefeat.com/~weblordpepe/nautilussuggestion2.png"/></td></tr></table><br><br> Use the built-in feature for 'customized folder icons' to show unique icons for /usr, /etc, /home, /var and so on. Have this done in the default config. Everything else looks like a regular folder/item. Perhaps allow Nautilus to understand MIME types of folders, or some other intelligent categorizing.

Written by weblordpepe the 27 May 09 at 11:59.

Using both customized icons (Solution #1) and human-friendly descriptions as the main label for the item in Nautilus:

For example:

The /etc directory can appear as:
Configuration (etc)

The /var directory can appear as:
Logs (var)

The /home directory can appear as:
User profiles (home)

Here is a screenshot. Of course the theme, icons, fonts are just suggestions.
Thanks Shady3D for the picture-embedding tip

<br><br><br> <table style="width:400px;"><tr><td><img width=400px src="http://silenceisdefeat.com/~weblordpepe/nautilusproposal.png"/></td></tr></table><br> Using both customized icons (Solution #1) and human-friendly descriptions as the main label for the item in Nautilus: For example: The /etc directory can appear as: Configuration (etc) The /var directory can appear as: Logs (var) The /home directory can appear as: User profiles (home) Here is a screenshot. Of course the theme, icons, fonts are just suggestions. Thanks Shady3D for the picture-embedding tip

Written by Ssdg the 27 May 09 at 14:41.

Using both customized icons (Solution #1) and human-friendly descriptions as the secondary label for the item in Nautilus:
The problem of #2 is that non GTK apps (Qt, Tk, console,...) won't be aware of the real names, showing this description faded at the bottom of the real name would be less confusing.
(idea by Ssdg. picture by weblordpepe)

<br><br><br> <table style="width:400px;"><tr><td><img width=400px src="http://silenceisdefeat.com/~weblordpepe/nautilusidea3.png"/></td></tr></table><br> Using both customized icons (Solution #1) and human-friendly descriptions as the secondary label for the item in Nautilus: The problem of #2 is that non GTK apps (Qt, Tk, console,...) won't be aware of the real names, showing this description faded at the bottom of the real name would be less confusing. (idea by Ssdg. picture by weblordpepe)

Written by weblordpepe the 27 May 09 at 21:09.

How about an additional column of some kind, with a description. Similar to Windows Service Management console where it tells you what each service does.

How about an additional column of some kind, with a description. Similar to Windows Service Management console where it tells you what each service does.

Written by RobOrr the 27 May 09 at 21:23.

With the way Ubuntu works for the basic user who just uses simple apps like a music player, internet browser and so forth, they shouldn't really have to mess with these too much, just like a basic user in XP doesn't know anything about the WINDOWS folder. I suggest a simple text file in each folder detailing what it contains and what actions the files in this folder usually do. It would take up very little hard drive space, and also be usefully informative to anyone who wanted to know a little more. the problem would be informing the user that these text files existed...

With the way Ubuntu works for the basic user who just uses simple apps like a music player, internet browser and so forth, they shouldn't really have to mess with these too much, just like a basic user in XP doesn't know anything about the WINDOWS folder. I suggest a simple text file in each folder detailing what it contains and what actions the files in this folder usually do. It would take up very little hard drive space, and also be usefully informative to anyone who wanted to know a little more. the problem would be informing the user that these text files existed...

Written by nloewen the 28 May 09 at 00:29.

By default hide system folders, but make them easily accessible through 'view -> show hidden files'. Also make it clear when they are unhidden that these files are system files and could cause undesired operation if you mess with them. I'm not talking about hiding it away forever. I'm talking about hiding it to keep things simpiler and less cluttered.

And when a user chooses/needs to go there it should be easy and simple to understand what is there why its there and how it works. Hide it from people who don't want it and make it easily available to those that do.

To all of you voting down, remember that this is what OSX does and it is considered on of the most user friendly OS's around. (with one exception, the files are a lot easier to get at in this solution). The average user doesn't care how there computer works, only that is does and if they see files sitting around that they didn't put there they get curious, and (occasionally) screw things up.

By default hide system folders, but make them easily accessible through 'view -> show hidden files'. Also make it clear when they are unhidden that these files are system files and could cause undesired operation if you mess with them. I'm not talking about hiding it away forever. I'm talking about hiding it to keep things simpiler and less cluttered. And when a user chooses/needs to go there it should be easy and simple to understand what is there why its there and how it works. Hide it from people who don't want it and make it easily available to those that do. To all of you voting down, remember that this is what OSX does and it is considered on of the most user friendly OS's around. (with one exception, the files are a lot easier to get at in this solution). The average user doesn't care how there computer works, only that is does and if they see files sitting around that they didn't put there they get curious, and (occasionally) screw things up.

Written by Rodrigo the 30 May 09 at 11:31.

Well I thought that the info could be provided when you move the mouse over the directory in Nautilus.
The option could be switched on or off, as a helping aid.

(I have made a mockup, sorry I am not that good with Gimp, I tried to do my best. If you want more info let me know)


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Written by weblordpepe the 2 Jun 09 at 10:00.

The / filesystem categorized, and indexed. Then provide a user's portal (seperate program??) to the resources available indexed by ANY property. System-updates and 'file' utility do 90% of this job already.

EG:
* GUI to select type of resource. User clicks 'Image' resources.
* Then GUI provides options for: image size (scalable), image format (icons?), etc etc
Search results appear as files/folders which match the query. (e.g. /usr/share/pixmaps and /usr/local/shared/pixmaps)

Each time the user selects a more detailed search parameter, the results appear as folders + files. The GUI in question can even use the folders in the search-results to dynamically create more search criteria. For example:

* User searches for images
* Search results provides a few folders, some with descriptions of 32x32, 16x16, scalable, and some with application titles.
* GUI dynamically creates search-criteria called 32x32, 16x16, scalable, and the application titles.

This index can be built on the fly using 'what files does XYZ package use' utility, and the 'what type of file is this?' utility (file).

The / filesystem categorized, and indexed. Then provide a user's portal (seperate program??) to the resources available indexed by ANY property. System-updates and 'file' utility do 90% of this job already. EG: * GUI to select type of resource. User clicks 'Image' resources. * Then GUI provides options for: image size (scalable), image format (icons?), etc etc Search results appear as files/folders which match the query. (e.g. /usr/share/pixmaps and /usr/local/shared/pixmaps) Each time the user selects a more detailed search parameter, the results appear as folders + files. The GUI in question can even use the folders in the search-results to dynamically create more search criteria. For example: * User searches for images * Search results provides a few folders, some with descriptions of 32x32, 16x16, scalable, and some with application titles. * GUI dynamically creates search-criteria called 32x32, 16x16, scalable, and the application titles. This index can be built on the fly using 'what files does XYZ package use' utility, and the 'what type of file is this?' utility (file). Think of Windows Vista's customizable/savable search-queries which appear as folders. But completely dynamic.

Written by Brunni the 10 Jun 09 at 09:41.

Use a sidebar to schow additional information to the selected item.
e.g.
- Size, Datetime, Permission
- File Preview (image/video)
...
and of course:
Is it a system-folder. What is it used for. Where can you get additional informatioen e.g. wiki etc.

Use a sidebar to schow additional information to the selected item. e.g. - Size, Datetime, Permission - File Preview (image/video) ... and of course: Is it a system-folder. What is it used for. Where can you get additional informatioen e.g. wiki etc.

Written by DaVince the 15 Jun 09 at 22:04.

People seem to be overthinking this solution; the simplest to me seems to just have a short description in the status bar when selecting the folder and in the file properties window.

People seem to be overthinking this solution; the simplest to me seems to just have a short description in the status bar when selecting the folder and in the file properties window.

Written by dysmann the 17 Jun 09 at 12:43.

Just show the name as usually (home), and show the description (Users Documents) under the name, in italic, gray

Just show the name as usually (home), and show the description (Users Documents) under the name, in italic, gray

Written by markpersy the 2 Apr 11 at 15:30.

MoonOS uses its own file hierarchy system: all the system files are available under /System (the executables are under /System/Executables, the Libraries under /System/Libraries, the settings under /System/Settings and so on), /tmp is available under /Temporary and so on. However, the normal file system hierarchy is still there. The new file system hierarchy is created with "mount --bind" (ex. mount --bind /usr/bin /System/Excutables).

AppShell allows users to download a package from anywhere, drop it on a USB drive, dropbox folder or random directory on their computer and run it: no fuss and no installation needed.

MoonOS uses its own file hierarchy system: all the system files are available under /System (the executables are under /System/Executables, the Libraries under /System/Libraries, the settings under /System/Settings and so on), /tmp is available under /Temporary and so on. However, the normal file system hierarchy is still there. The new file system hierarchy is created with "mount --bind" (ex. mount --bind /usr/bin /System/Excutables). AppShell allows users to download a package from anywhere, drop it on a USB drive, dropbox folder or random directory on their computer and run it: no fuss and no installation needed.

Written by tloxscrew the 29 Feb 08 at 00:54.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #356 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 #356 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 cheesehead the 8 Apr 09 at 03:22.

The 'ionice' command sets the io scheduling class and priority for a program. A user can easily downgrade the io priority of any process. ionice is included in the 'schedutils' package, already in the repositories.
It's powerful and solves a lot of disk-thrashing if used properly. Read the man page before using it!

The 'ionice' command sets the io scheduling class and priority for a program. A user can easily downgrade the io priority of any process. ionice is included in the 'schedutils' package, already in the repositories. It's powerful and solves a lot of disk-thrashing if used properly. Read the man page before using it!

Written by antiriad_ubuntu the 16 Jan 09 at 17:18.

identify kio slaves activity with same protocol + src + dst and append action to a queue. maybe it's not suitable for all protocols but on file copying would be nice.

identify kio slaves activity with same protocol + src + dst and append action to a queue. maybe it's not suitable for all protocols but on file copying would be nice.

Written by idzuna the 19 Mar 09 at 23:18.

I suggest that there be a queue for copying between the same HDD's or even one's that are busy.

Example:
Task 1: HDD1 > HDD2 10 mins of copy time
Then the user wants to copy something from HDD1 > HDD3
Task 2: HDD1 > HDD3 5 mins of copy time

If they were in a queue (perhaps a queue that the user could edit in order of importance) the overall copy time wouldn't be affected.

also, if both.
HDD1 copies to HDD2
HDD3 copies to HDD4
then they could run simultaneously as the head of the HDD's is dedicated to each task.
Note: I say copy, but this can be applied to any HDD task

I suggest that there be a queue for copying between the same HDD's or even one's that are busy. Example: Task 1: HDD1 > HDD2 10 mins of copy time Then the user wants to copy something from HDD1 > HDD3 Task 2: HDD1 > HDD3 5 mins of copy time If they were in a queue (perhaps a queue that the user could edit in order of importance) the overall copy time wouldn't be affected. also, if both. HDD1 copies to HDD2 HDD3 copies to HDD4 then they could run simultaneously as the head of the HDD's is dedicated to each task. Note: I say copy, but this can be applied to any HDD task

Written by xubaj the 27 Aug 09 at 00:01.

clicking the pause button pauses the transfer
click-dragging down reduces the transfer speed
the pause button should indicate this feature with a little slider on the left side

reducing the speed is useful if the file transfer consumes to much CPU or HD time and you can't keep on working

clicking the pause button pauses the transfer click-dragging down reduces the transfer speed the pause button should indicate this feature with a little slider on the left side reducing the speed is useful if the file transfer consumes to much CPU or HD time and you can't keep on working

Written by xubaj the 27 Aug 09 at 00:08.

sometimes you start a transfer of some big files and while still transferring, you want to copy some small documents to work with. the small files would be enqueued and you'd have to wait for the big files to complete. in this case the small files should be prioritized.

sometimes you start a transfer of some big files and while still transferring, you want to copy some small documents to work with. the small files would be enqueued and you'd have to wait for the big files to complete. in this case the small files should be prioritized.

Written by cudjoe the 28 Nov 09 at 11:04.

I read somewhere that the nautilus code would not allow easily to manage the queue, because it relies on gvfs to run the move/copy process.

I propose that nautilus should offer a hook to define an gconf entry that specifies the move/copy utility to use.

Because there are several tools already, but they don't replace the default copy/move operation.
Eg. Minicopier, Ultracopier, ...

I read somewhere that the nautilus code would not allow easily to manage the queue, because it relies on gvfs to run the move/copy process. I propose that nautilus should offer a hook to define an gconf entry that specifies the move/copy utility to use. Because there are several tools already, but they don't replace the default copy/move operation. Eg. Minicopier, Ultracopier, ...

Written by XDarkness81 the 26 Apr 10 at 21:24.

Single click high priority (Move/copy this file/folder next )

Allow simultaneous copy's on differed devices. (checkbox)
For all that matter compression, encryptions and so on should be able to be placed in that queue to...
Only on system idle checkbox (set copy/move/extract/compress ... as nice level 15 )
And let the app remember the choices you made. (idle, simcopy)
(Or better, put them in a configuration dialog) keep the file action dialog simple)

Ah and put a hide to background after 3 seconds/on large transfers to... (maybe pop back up after a large transfer) Since now it only on top or minimize, i hate that!

Thanks nice idea, it has been buggin me to for a long time..

[EDIT!]
In light of hiding the information dialog...
After the copy/move dialog has calculated its ETA if that should be longer than 1 minute disable the keepontop. if its almost finished (for all files in queue) (let's say the last 10 seconds or 30) pop it back up.. "so you know.."
[/EDIT]

Single click high priority (Move/copy this file/folder next ) Allow simultaneous copy's on differed devices. (checkbox) For all that matter compression, encryptions and so on should be able to be placed in that queue to... Only on system idle checkbox (set copy/move/extract/compress ... as nice level 15 ) And let the app remember the choices you made. (idle, simcopy) (Or better, put them in a configuration dialog) keep the file action dialog simple) Ah and put a hide to background after 3 seconds/on large transfers to... (maybe pop back up after a large transfer) Since now it only on top or minimize, i hate that! Thanks nice idea, it has been buggin me to for a long time.. [EDIT!] In light of hiding the information dialog... After the copy/move dialog has calculated its ETA if that should be longer than 1 minute disable the keepontop. if its almost finished (for all files in queue) (let's say the last 10 seconds or 30) pop it back up.. "so you know.." [/EDIT]

Written by Ypthor the 12 May 10 at 04:30.

In case I want to do somethingelse while waiting for the transfer to finish. This could be automatic (but overridable), with nautilus watching if there is user activity, and raising io priority only when the user is idle.

In case I want to do somethingelse while waiting for the transfer to finish. This could be automatic (but overridable), with nautilus watching if there is user activity, and raising io priority only when the user is idle.

Written by ways the 28 May 10 at 09:53.

I agree with lots of these solutions, I just wantet to add something.

When you have one or more transfers going (or waiting in queue), allow drag'n'drop on the queue to enqueue more files to the same destination. Example here:

http://tvboks.no-ip.org/upload/files/copy_more_files2.png

I agree with lots of these solutions, I just wantet to add something. When you have one or more transfers going (or waiting in queue), allow drag'n'drop on the queue to enqueue more files to the same destination. Example here: http://tvboks.no-ip.org/upload/files/copy_more_files2.png

Written by ghostry the 4 Jun 10 at 09:08.

In the duplication/migration document window cancels the left side adds the suspension button
This not only solves the duplication/migration/elimination priority problem, moreover may when necessary reduce hard disk's busy degree, is advantageous for us fast to complete other work.

In the duplication/migration document window cancels the left side adds the suspension button This not only solves the duplication/migration/elimination priority problem, moreover may when necessary reduce hard disk's busy degree, is advantageous for us fast to complete other work.

Written by XDarkness81 the 13 Jul 10 at 20:58.

Don't know if this feature is implemented bud the file transfer manager could also keep in mind the filesystem its copying to, if i remember correct the new ext4 filesystem can reserve a few blocks of diskspace that can eliminate fragmentation.

maybe optional as plugins to the manager (and not that we have to select them later on, just add them and load them into memory if they are usefull (if filesystem exists/target fs is...)

Don't know if this feature is implemented bud the file transfer manager could also keep in mind the filesystem its copying to, if i remember correct the new ext4 filesystem can reserve a few blocks of diskspace that can eliminate fragmentation. maybe optional as plugins to the manager (and not that we have to select them later on, just add them and load them into memory if they are usefull (if filesystem exists/target fs is...)

Written by supercheetah the 24 Oct 10 at 09:47.

This idea is mostly in response to the problem that responsiveness in Linux goes down as disk activity goes up, and that is definitely an issue, but putting in a queue to fix the problem at the heart doesn't really fix the problem. I/O (disk activity) heavy applications are still going to cause slowdowns. I just played around with ionice on a few applications I run that are pretty I/O heavy, and it went a long way in resolving this issue for me, so I have an alternate solution here.

The I/O priority of applications can be put into three categories:

Idle (3): an application will only get I/O when when the system is idle. I won't recommend this as a default, but there may be some applications/programs where this makes sense as its default I/O priority.

Best Effort (2): Just as its name implies, and it has sub-classes (0-7, zero being highest priority). Round robin is used for any applications in the same class.

Real Time (1): The application's I/O takes precedence over anything else. Definitely *not* recommended.

Most applications will have a default I/O best effort nice priority based on their cpu nice priority (cpu_nice+20/5), which means for most user applications, they will have a best effort nice priority of five. I think this is too low. The cpu nice priority doesn't need to change, but I think the default ionice priority should be best effort seven.

This idea is mostly in response to the problem that responsiveness in Linux goes down as disk activity goes up, and that is definitely an issue, but putting in a queue to fix the problem at the heart doesn't really fix the problem. I/O (disk activity) heavy applications are still going to cause slowdowns. I just played around with ionice on a few applications I run that are pretty I/O heavy, and it went a long way in resolving this issue for me, so I have an alternate solution here. The I/O priority of applications can be put into three categories: Idle (3): an application will only get I/O when when the system is idle. I won't recommend this as a default, but there may be some applications/programs where this makes sense as its default I/O priority. Best Effort (2): Just as its name implies, and it has sub-classes (0-7, zero being highest priority). Round robin is used for any applications in the same class. Real Time (1): The application's I/O takes precedence over anything else. Definitely *not* recommended. Most applications will have a default I/O best effort nice priority based on their cpu nice priority (cpu_nice+20/5), which means for most user applications, they will have a best effort nice priority of five. I think this is too low. The cpu nice priority doesn't need to change, but I think the default ionice priority should be best effort seven.

Written by snecci the 8 Apr 12 at 13:52.

What a bout a general queue? Where you can enqueue any operation you want, like extracting a file, deleting the original compressed file, moving a file, unmounting a device, etc.

What a bout a general queue? Where you can enqueue any operation you want, like extracting a file, deleting the original compressed file, moving a file, unmounting a device, etc.

Written by martinbrook the 19 Mar 10 at 11:23.

A simple message such as 'Moving 342 files from /home/martin to /media/disk completed successfully' would suffice.

Sample:

A simple message such as 'Moving 342 files from /home/martin to /media/disk completed successfully' would suffice. Sample: <img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/288479/ubuntubrainstorm/file_operation_notification_popup.jpg" />

Written by Ssdg the 20 Mar 10 at 12:56.

All in the title.

All in the title.

Written by Dataphile the 21 Mar 10 at 18:36.

As the submitter noted, putting things in the background is the issue here, as their status updates aren't apparent. If the file operation window is focused, then it doesn't make sense to notify the user, so I believe Solution #1 is overkill.

Adding a new setting to customize the time interval (Solution #2) also seems like overkill from this perspective.

So, I'm wondering, why not just fire up the libnotify popup when the file transfer completes and the file operation window is not focused, as that indicates the user has focused on other priorities?

As the submitter noted, putting things in the background is the issue here, as their status updates aren't apparent. If the file operation window is focused, then it doesn't make sense to notify the user, so I believe Solution #1 is overkill. Adding a new setting to customize the time interval (Solution #2) also seems like overkill from this perspective. So, I'm wondering, why not just fire up the libnotify popup when the file transfer completes and the file operation window is not focused, as that indicates the user has focused on other priorities?

Written by martinbrook the 30 Mar 10 at 14:08.

As in the image below. The checkbox would be unchecked by default.

As in the image below. The checkbox would be unchecked by default. <img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/288479/ubuntubrainstorm/file_operation_notification.jpg" />

Written by martinbrook the 30 Mar 10 at 14:16.

Have a single checkbox at the bottom of the File Operations window saying "Notify me when all file operations are complete".

Have a single checkbox at the bottom of the File Operations window saying "Notify me when all file operations are complete".

Written by Penguin Guy the 31 Mar 10 at 19:00.

Create a daemon that will manage processes. Add support for not only copying files, but also things like downloading and installing files.

Create a daemon that will manage processes. Add support for not only copying files, but also things like downloading and installing files. <img src="http://www.fishclan.net/matyy/ftd.png">

Written by Snow Keld the 5 Apr 10 at 05:27.

both solutions, #1, and #4, are great, but i often miss the libnotify bubbles.

i think that it should be set to always announce with libnotify, but also have the check box and raise/prioritize what window when its finished instead of closing it auto.

which means on a file transfer, if you do not click the box then when the transfer completes it will be sent to libnotify and the window will close (and the bubble will pop up for a moment)

when you click the check box and the transfer finishes the libnotify bubbly will still pop up for a moment, but the transfer window will stay open and be raised to the top saying your transfer is done, in this way you'll be notified for sure.

both solutions, #1, and #4, are great, but i often miss the libnotify bubbles. i think that it should be set to always announce with libnotify, but also have the check box and raise/prioritize what window when its finished instead of closing it auto. which means on a file transfer, if you do not click the box then when the transfer completes it will be sent to libnotify and the window will close (and the bubble will pop up for a moment) when you click the check box and the transfer finishes the libnotify bubbly will still pop up for a moment, but the transfer window will stay open and be raised to the top saying your transfer is done, in this way you'll be notified for sure.

Written by man0riaX the 6 Apr 10 at 16:20.

Create a simple and easy-to-use configuration dialogue to configure in what situations a popup should appear, e.g.:

Notification when
- single file operation done (yes/no)
- all file operations done (yes/no)
- file operation gave an error message (yes/no)
[you can extend this list on your wishes]
e.g.
- Firefox download complete (yes/no) [deactivate the built-in firefox notification then]

You can also extend this and disable the default-notifications, such as
- Rhythmbox notification (yes/no)
- Empathy notification (yes/no)

Also, to come back to that file-operation-notification, in that control panel you can decide what exactly a "large file operation" is; means you can tell the system that you want to see a notification if the file(s) is/are larger than 10GB (let the user decide about a value here), but not to show a notification if the file(s) is/are smaller, for example.

Create a simple and easy-to-use configuration dialogue to configure in what situations a popup should appear, e.g.: Notification when - single file operation done (yes/no) - all file operations done (yes/no) - file operation gave an error message (yes/no) [you can extend this list on your wishes] e.g. - Firefox download complete (yes/no) [deactivate the built-in firefox notification then] You can also extend this and disable the default-notifications, such as - Rhythmbox notification (yes/no) - Empathy notification (yes/no) Also, to come back to that file-operation-notification, in that control panel you can decide what exactly a "large file operation" is; means you can tell the system that you want to see a notification if the file(s) is/are larger than 10GB (let the user decide about a value here), but not to show a notification if the file(s) is/are smaller, for example.

Written by SuNk8 the 6 Apr 10 at 19:44.

This solution's very similar to the alarm/timer applet on a panel.
Also we could have a warning sound for the same.

This solution's very similar to the alarm/timer applet on a panel. Also we could have a warning sound for the same.

Written by Goury the 14 Apr 10 at 08:05.

coz not only mac have good ui
mergin progressbar with button background is perfect idea

coz not only mac have good ui mergin progressbar with button background is perfect idea

Written by spocky the 28 Apr 10 at 19:05.

I think the current move of Ubuntu to use Indicators to interact to different typ of applications like MessagingMenu would perfectly fit to an appIndicator for FileTransfers and Downloads

I think the current move of Ubuntu to use Indicators to interact to different typ of applications like MessagingMenu would perfectly fit to an appIndicator for FileTransfers and Downloads

Written by Rook777 the 9 Apr 09 at 04:09.

This GUI could allow the user to change color, shape, transparency, placement, size. This could even be included in the appearance preferences.

This GUI could allow the user to change color, shape, transparency, placement, size. This could even be included in the appearance preferences.

Written by choad the 11 Apr 09 at 22:09.

why make another customizable option when it makes more sense to integrate it with the system theme?

why make another customizable option when it makes more sense to integrate it with the system theme?

Written by Seph_VII the 13 Apr 09 at 17:55.

Why not use the same kind of dialog we currently use for the Panels? It should be accessed through "System/Preferences/Notifications." We'd have a "General" tab with location and size options, and a "Background" tab with:

[o]None (Use system theme)

[o]Unicoloured
Color: [Box to choose color]

[o]Background image:
[Box to choose image]

Transparency: [Slider]
Blur: [Slider]

Why not use the same kind of dialog we currently use for the Panels? It should be accessed through "System/Preferences/Notifications." We'd have a "General" tab with location and size options, and a "Background" tab with: [o]None (Use system theme) [o]Unicoloured Color: [Box to choose color] [o]Background image: [Box to choose image] Transparency: [Slider] Blur: [Slider]

Written by JebusWankel the 27 Apr 09 at 05:11.

This prevents feature creep, but is still a gui. We don't want to add entries to menus like Preferences and Administration, because it makes Ubuntu look too complicated and the menus look too much like in KDE (no offense). We also don't want to encourage people to change it unless it bothers them. It's probably very easy to make the notifications ugly but hard to make them any more attractive.

This prevents feature creep, but is still a gui. We don't want to add entries to menus like Preferences and Administration, because it makes Ubuntu look too complicated and the menus look too much like in KDE (no offense). We also don't want to encourage people to change it unless it bothers them. It's probably very easy to make the notifications ugly but hard to make them any more attractive.

Written by Avantarius the 27 Apr 09 at 08:16.

Insert a new tab in the Appearance Preferences>Costumize dialog, this would be the most logical way.

Insert a new tab in the Appearance Preferences>Costumize dialog, this would be the most logical way.

Written by Dazed_75 the 28 Apr 09 at 16:12.

Too often notifications in the new scheme come up and then disappear before I've actually read them. Whichever scheme is used to set preferences for notifications I would like to see included:

- a minimum time for notification bubbles to be visible

- a check box to set that notification bubbles not disappear once the time has run out until there is user activity (keyboard, mouse, ???). Note that user activity before the timer runs out should NOT fade the notification as the user may be active as the notification appears.

Too often notifications in the new scheme come up and then disappear before I've actually read them. Whichever scheme is used to set preferences for notifications I would like to see included: - a minimum time for notification bubbles to be visible - a check box to set that notification bubbles not disappear once the time has run out until there is user activity (keyboard, mouse, ???). Note that user activity before the timer runs out should NOT fade the notification as the user may be active as the notification appears.

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.