Written by Oranges10e the 12 Feb 11 at 21:07.

I would also like to have stuff in ONE spot, meaning that I would like to see the movie- AND music store INSIDE of the Software-Center, because it's much easier to look out for or to find, since that is the place I have to go to, in order to buy the DVD playback-software (and everything else anyway).

Anyway, I think, if the price per title is right, this could be a nice feature. I know "I'd buy that for a dollar!" (

I would also like to have stuff in ONE spot, meaning that I would like to see the movie- AND music store INSIDE of the Software-Center, because it's much easier to look out for or to find, since that is the place I have to go to, in order to buy the DVD playback-software (and everything else anyway). Anyway, I think, if the price per title is right, this could be a nice feature. I know "I'd buy that for a dollar!" (<- Robocop). Or hey, how about offering a movie FLATRATE or sub while at it - optional, of course. That's actually it. Thank you for reading. Oranges

Written by alexduf2 the 16 Feb 11 at 22:17.

Instead of adding this store to the software-center (used for software), add it to banshee (next standard multimedia player).

Instead of adding this store to the software-center (used for software), add it to banshee (next standard multimedia player).

Written by supermike the 20 Feb 11 at 17:25.

I like the idea of Ubuntu One, but since I was already a DropBox user, this conflicted with my DropBox and I was getting crazy errors and I ended up disabling my Ubuntu One. That needs to be fixed, first. But I like the idea of Ubuntu having a streaming movie library to rival NetFlix. So, instead of me paying into NetFlix with an annual fee, and using a spare Windows laptop, I could pay to Canonical and get the same thing, but have it working on Ubuntu. Currently you cannot view NetFlix on Ubuntu because of the Silverlight issue, and even Moonlight is blocked with it. (I suspect Microsoft dirty tricks at play here -- just a hunch.) As for Hulu being a solution, it's not really a solution because they don't have new release, mainstream movies. Anyway, in the end, I would think it would be a huge boost to Canonical's finances to support Ubuntu.

I like the idea of Ubuntu One, but since I was already a DropBox user, this conflicted with my DropBox and I was getting crazy errors and I ended up disabling my Ubuntu One. That needs to be fixed, first. But I like the idea of Ubuntu having a streaming movie library to rival NetFlix. So, instead of me paying into NetFlix with an annual fee, and using a spare Windows laptop, I could pay to Canonical and get the same thing, but have it working on Ubuntu. Currently you cannot view NetFlix on Ubuntu because of the Silverlight issue, and even Moonlight is blocked with it. (I suspect Microsoft dirty tricks at play here -- just a hunch.) As for Hulu being a solution, it's not really a solution because they don't have new release, mainstream movies. Anyway, in the end, I would think it would be a huge boost to Canonical's finances to support Ubuntu.

Written by Drmgiver the 6 Feb 11 at 22:58.

Having a "gift" button located next to the "buy" button to enter necessary details for said gift to get to the correct recipient (email address or something of that nature)

Having a "gift" button located next to the "buy" button to enter necessary details for said gift to get to the correct recipient (email address or something of that nature)

Written by lotif the 20 Aug 10 at 19:51.

A little warning and a red sign next to the connection indicator means a lot in usability.

A picture is worth a 1000 words.

A little warning and a red sign next to the connection indicator means a lot in usability. A picture is worth a 1000 words. <a href="http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg59/scaled.php?tn=0&server=59&filename=capturadetela1y.png&xsize=640&ysize=640"><img src="http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg59/scaled.php?tn=0&server=59&filename=capturadetela1y.png&xsize=640&ysize=640" border="0" /></a>

Written by Oxwivi the 24 Aug 10 at 08:16.

A non-technical and standard user will not understand what to do in such a situation. A fix button bay help, but if it doesn't, a help link/button would go a long way to solve the problem.

A non-technical and standard user will not understand what to do in such a situation. A fix button bay help, but if it doesn't, a help link/button would go a long way to solve the problem.

Written by DaedalusPrime the 24 Aug 10 at 11:58.

Clicking the "FIX" button would attempt to change the IP address automatically by 1) if DHCP is enabled, renew the IP, or 2) if not DHCP, perform a search for an IP that appears to be open on the current subnet, using ipwatchd or a similar mechanism.

Clicking the "FIX" button would attempt to change the IP address automatically by 1) if DHCP is enabled, renew the IP, or 2) if not DHCP, perform a search for an IP that appears to be open on the current subnet, using ipwatchd or a similar mechanism.

Written by lotif the 24 Aug 10 at 13:27.

As some pointed out, there's already an app out there which makes the job pretty well: IPwatchD. Let's make it a default app!



The only drawback I see is that the warnings aren't any further than this message. It should add an icon below the connection icon, like in Solution #1.

To install it, go to http://ipwatchd.sourceforge.net/ or just search for ipwatch on synaptic.

As some pointed out, there's already an app out there which makes the job pretty well: IPwatchD. Let's make it a default app! <a href="http://a.imageshack.us/img715/8051/capturadetelapb.png"><img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img715/8051/capturadetelapb.png" border="0" /></a> The only drawback I see is that the warnings aren't any further than this message. It should add an icon below the connection icon, like in Solution #1. To install it, go to http://ipwatchd.sourceforge.net/ or just search for ipwatch on synaptic.

Written by ivanpd the 30 Aug 10 at 14:42.

I think part of the Ubuntu philosophy is that the user will be provided with a reasonable solution that works in most cases by default. Instead of complaining and allowing the user to fix it, I think the right approach would be:
- If DHCP is enabled, request a new IP with no user intervention.
- If DHCP is not enabled, allow the user to fix it automatically (as described in #3, no-dhcp) or to change the configuration by hand.

I don't have the time to draw anything (help is welcome to show this idea), but something similar to the pic in #1 with the text "Enable automatic fix or change settings by hand" would do.

Regarding the design, I think "Enable automatic fix" and "change settings by hand" could both have the appearance of web links (instead of buttons).

I think part of the Ubuntu philosophy is that the user will be provided with a reasonable solution that works in most cases by default. Instead of complaining and allowing the user to fix it, I think the right approach would be: - If DHCP is enabled, request a new IP with no user intervention. - If DHCP is not enabled, allow the user to fix it automatically (as described in #3, no-dhcp) or to change the configuration by hand. I don't have the time to draw anything (help is welcome to show this idea), but something similar to the pic in #1 with the text "Enable automatic fix or change settings by hand" would do. Regarding the design, I think "Enable automatic fix" and "change settings by hand" could both have the appearance of web links (instead of buttons).

Written by amay82 the 1 Sep 10 at 14:23.

If someone picks an IP address manually, (s)he should know what (s)he is doing, so a generalised "network misconfiguration" message + disabling the network should be enough. The rest can be seen in the system logs.

If someone picks an IP address manually, (s)he should know what (s)he is doing, so a generalised "network misconfiguration" message + disabling the network should be enough. The rest can be seen in the system logs.

Written by mydoghasworms the 22 Jun 10 at 18:32.

A software package should stand out from other kinds of archives, so the user can see that this is an installation package containing software. After all, when you double-click it, it opens GDebi GTK, and not Archive Manager!

A software package should stand out from other kinds of archives, so the user can see that this is an installation package containing software. After all, when you double-click it, it opens GDebi GTK, and not Archive Manager!

Written by mydoghasworms the 24 Jun 10 at 05:15.

It would be nice if every package could include its own icon, which would display in Nautilus, and if it has no icon, then some default must be displayed. This would be especially nice for third-party vendors providing software (e.g. Google, Skype, VirtualBox, etc.)
This is of course an optional specification, and if the package includes it, and the file manager supports it, it would show the icon.

-- UPDATE --
As per comment below, this is now a reality: https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer

It would be nice if every package could include its own icon, which would display in Nautilus, and if it has no icon, then some default must be displayed. This would be especially nice for third-party vendors providing software (e.g. Google, Skype, VirtualBox, etc.) This is of course an optional specification, and if the package includes it, and the file manager supports it, it would show the icon. -- UPDATE -- As per comment below, this is now a reality: https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer

Written by stoffel the 24 Jun 10 at 19:48.

The icon should be similar to the Software Center icon. This will hint the user that this is a software package that will install a new application.

Maybe it can be the Software Center icon with a (big) green arrow.

The icon should be similar to the Software Center icon. This will hint the user that this is a software package that will install a new application. Maybe it can be the Software Center icon with a (big) green arrow.

Written by lvxferre the 1 Jul 10 at 19:56.

Mockup icon: http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/218/debinstpack.png

The mockup I made is horrible, I know - please, look at the concept behind it.

The icon is still a package, somewhat similar to the old icons. The Debian logo is still there (it's .deb after all), but it should be bigger and with a more contrasting color.

The package is open. Inside it's a floppy - while few of us still use floppy disks, most associate it with "install". The green arrow in the floppy hints "download".

So, an icon like this tells us: "You downloaded this file, There's a program inside. You can install the program if you want." Exactly what we expect from a .deb .

Mockup icon: http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/218/debinstpack.png The mockup I made is horrible, I know - please, look at the concept behind it. The icon is still a package, somewhat similar to the old icons. The Debian logo is still there (it's .deb after all), but it should be bigger and with a more contrasting color. The package is open. Inside it's a floppy - while few of us still use floppy disks, most associate it with "install". The green arrow in the floppy hints "download". So, an icon like this tells us: "You downloaded this file, There's a program inside. You can install the program if you want." Exactly what we expect from a .deb .

Written by eld1e6o the 4 Jul 10 at 03:31.

Use different icons for software packages
Also use debthumbnailer which puts different icons for different type of software

See https://launchpad.net/~deb-thumbnailer-team/+archive/ppa

See images here: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/06/that-was-quick-new-deb-thumbnailer.html

Use different icons for software packages Also use debthumbnailer which puts different icons for different type of software See https://launchpad.net/~deb-thumbnailer-team/+archive/ppa See images here: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/06/that-was-quick-new-deb-thumbnailer.html

Written by Stancel_Spencer the 10 Jul 10 at 09:07.

That looks like a box. So it is perfect for software packages. The metaphor is great, it is like the package that comes in the box that you order and you open it up.

Archives, like zip files, have often been shown in other OS as a folder with a zipper on it. You could also use a filing cabinet for the icon. But my point is, if anything needs to change, it's the archive icons.

That looks like a box. So it is perfect for software packages. The metaphor is great, it is like the package that comes in the box that you order and you open it up. Archives, like zip files, have often been shown in other OS as a folder with a zipper on it. You could also use a filing cabinet for the icon. But my point is, if anything needs to change, it's the archive icons.

Written by cfg the 11 Jul 10 at 10:45.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting installation.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting installation.

Written by cfg the 11 Jul 10 at 10:52.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting depending on what packages are not included in standard ubuntu, and maybe need download other packages.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting depending on what packages are not included in standard ubuntu, and maybe need download other packages.

Written by mydoghasworms the 13 Jul 10 at 20:15.

The current package has the Debian logo on it. Replace it with the Ubuntu logo (and then make it look less like a box).

The current package has the Debian logo on it. Replace it with the Ubuntu logo (and then make it look less like a box).

Written by lotif the 21 Jul 10 at 16:37.

Deb Thumbnailer ( https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer ) is a great solution. Why not make it a default app? It needs some improvement, but once it becomes default, more eyes will turn to it and it will certainly look better.

Deb Thumbnailer ( https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer ) is a great solution. Why not make it a default app? It needs some improvement, but once it becomes default, more eyes will turn to it and it will certainly look better. <a href="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4395/capturadetelaarchivesna.png"> <img src="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4395/capturadetelaarchivesna.png" /> </a>

Written by mydoghasworms the 11 Nov 10 at 21:05.

The new startup sound should reflect the changing times and the changes we are seeing in Ubuntu. Ubuntu is no longer brown by default, but purple. The new sound should reflect something of Light and Unity.

The new startup sound should reflect the changing times and the changes we are seeing in Ubuntu. Ubuntu is no longer brown by default, but purple. The new sound should reflect something of Light and Unity.

Written by mydoghasworms the 17 Nov 10 at 15:00.

Here is a page on the Ubuntu wiki where you can contribute your samples that you have created or ideas for a new startup sound:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NewStartupSound

(You will need a Launchpad ID to edit)

Here is a page on the Ubuntu wiki where you can contribute your samples that you have created or ideas for a new startup sound: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NewStartupSound (You will need a Launchpad ID to edit)

Written by mydoghasworms the 24 Nov 10 at 18:03.

The login should happen quick enough that a user does not need something to entertain them while they log in.

A brief sound should be played during system startup to announce the fact that the system is almost ready to use.

It should just be enough to server as an audible cue to the user who briefly diverts his or her attention away while the system is starting up, that the system is ready.

The login should happen quick enough that a user does not need something to entertain them while they log in. A brief sound should be played during system startup to announce the fact that the system is almost ready to use. It should just be enough to server as an audible cue to the user who briefly diverts his or her attention away while the system is starting up, that the system is ready.

Written by czr114 the 24 Nov 10 at 22:26.

The startup/login sound accomplishes nothing, consumes developer time, and is potentially annoying to those sitting around a computer, whether in a public place, or should the volume be too loud. With more and more computing being mobile, silent-by-default helps reduce the auditory carnival/casino atmosphere in coffee shops and Internet cafes in cases where a user forgets or ignores the mute button.

Sound effects like those aren't solving a user need, but come with definite drawbacks.

The startup/login sound accomplishes nothing, consumes developer time, and is potentially annoying to those sitting around a computer, whether in a public place, or should the volume be too loud. With more and more computing being mobile, silent-by-default helps reduce the auditory carnival/casino atmosphere in coffee shops and Internet cafes in cases where a user forgets or ignores the mute button. Sound effects like those aren't solving a user need, but come with definite drawbacks.

Written by turbolad the 26 Nov 10 at 01:32.

When the user clicks on their username and goes to type in their password, below this we could have a tickbox, which remembers the last setting (ticked or unticked):

Password: _____________

[ ] Play login sound.

When the user clicks on their username and goes to type in their password, below this we could have a tickbox, which remembers the last setting (ticked or unticked): Password: _____________ [ ] Play login sound.

Written by alexj136 the 2 Dec 10 at 20:01.

Perhaps there could be a collection of login sounds and a random one is selected when you log in. Variety is the spice of life, don'tcha know.
Maybe the login sound could change based on the time of day, for example a Hen cuckooing for early morning, or an own hooting late at night.

Perhaps there could be a collection of login sounds and a random one is selected when you log in. Variety is the spice of life, don'tcha know. Maybe the login sound could change based on the time of day, for example a Hen cuckooing for early morning, or an own hooting late at night.

Written by hakermania the 11 Dec 10 at 13:52.

Go to System->Preferences->Start-up Applications, scroll down to 'Gnome Login Sound', select Edit and in the Command field, delete what it says and place there
/usr/bin/canberra-gtk-play -f "path.to.your.own.ogg.file"
By this way, every time you login you will hear your own sound. mention that canberra-gtk-play plays wav files as well. You can modify ubuntu more than you could ever imagine ;)

Go to System->Preferences->Start-up Applications, scroll down to 'Gnome Login Sound', select Edit and in the Command field, delete what it says and place there /usr/bin/canberra-gtk-play -f "path.to.your.own.ogg.file" By this way, every time you login you will hear your own sound. mention that canberra-gtk-play plays wav files as well. You can modify ubuntu more than you could ever imagine ;)

Written by romusking the 15 Oct 11 at 16:57.

Make contest for the best sound on each LTS edition just like wallpaper contest. I'm pretty sure there are plenty music-makers amongst Ubuntu community. The goal would be to catch the character of the distribution

Also it shouldn't be something completely new, more like cover or remix. Evolution, not revolution. If you give half year of time to, say a hundred musicians, surely at the very least one of them will come up with something of worth. All to do is announce an official contest.

I read Mark Shuttleworth writing about Precise being new face to Ubuntu for a long time, as it is an LTS, so why not new throat? ;P

Make contest for the best sound on each LTS edition just like wallpaper contest. I'm pretty sure there are plenty music-makers amongst Ubuntu community. The goal would be to catch the character of the distribution Also it shouldn't be something completely new, more like cover or remix. Evolution, not revolution. If you give half year of time to, say a hundred musicians, surely at the very least one of them will come up with something of worth. All to do is announce an official contest. I read Mark Shuttleworth writing about Precise being new face to Ubuntu for a long time, as it is an LTS, so why not new throat? ;P

Written by Alexander Lancey the 25 Aug 10 at 02:27.

Allow users to install the latest version of a package from the repository, even if it is older than the installed version. Currently, the Software Center errors if a user tries to downgrade.

Allow users to install the latest version of a package from the repository, even if it is older than the installed version. Currently, the Software Center errors if a user tries to downgrade.

Written by zpletan the 31 Aug 10 at 11:05.

https://launchpad.net/ppa-purge

It would be nice to have this in the Software Center GUI.

https://launchpad.net/ppa-purge It would be nice to have this in the Software Center GUI.

Written by drdanielfc the 7 Sep 10 at 21:37.

You should be able to pick any version available in the previous Ubuntu respositories

You should be able to pick any version available in the previous Ubuntu respositories

Written by ubbrainy the 14 Mar 10 at 22:05.

Something like this: http://www.mozilla-europe.org/img/en/tignish/features/find.png

It's much easier to handle, stays open, and doesn't bother you...

Something like this: http://www.mozilla-europe.org/img/en/tignish/features/find.png It's much easier to handle, stays open, and doesn't bother you...

Written by annex666 the 26 Mar 10 at 12:40.

I often find myself editing a number of files at once and think an option to search in all files would be really useful - rather than having to search in each file separately.

I often find myself editing a number of files at once and think an option to search in all files would be really useful - rather than having to search in each file separately.

Written by Penguin Guy the 29 Mar 10 at 19:50.

Like #1, but also include a dropdown that'll extend the box to include the usual options such as 'match case' and 'match entire word only'.

Like #1, but also include a dropdown that'll extend the box to include the usual options such as 'match case' and 'match entire word only'. <img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1217030/Ubuntu%20Brainstorm/Chrome%20Find%20Dropdown.png" />

Written by Penguin Guy the 29 Mar 10 at 20:17.

Like #1, but also add a similar feature for the find and replace dialogue.

Like #1, but also add a similar feature for the find and replace dialogue. <img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1217030/Ubuntu%20Brainstorm/Chrome%20Find%20Replace.png" />

Written by SuNk8 the 11 Apr 10 at 09:43.

GNOME Do is quite popular. So, instead of creating another application, we could simply integrate GNOME DO Search into Nautilus. That was we can search not only our files but also all our bookmarks, mail and such other stuff.

And if I'm not mistaken, GNOME DO is maintained by Canonical and is under heavy development.

GNOME Do is quite popular. So, instead of creating another application, we could simply integrate GNOME DO Search into Nautilus. That was we can search not only our files but also all our bookmarks, mail and such other stuff. And if I'm not mistaken, GNOME DO is maintained by Canonical and is under heavy development.

Written by turbolad the 5 Jul 10 at 16:33.

By default, in the next release of Ubuntu and thereafter, automatically synchronise the computer's clock over the Internet. This has several benefits: Ubuntu needs less configuration after install, newbies have the time kept accurate without any intervention, it's one less thing to remember when you install Ubuntu and so on.

Having everything ready and set up for users makes them feel more comfortable using Ubuntu. It is said that Ubuntu "just works", which is what people like. No hassle, no fuss.

By default, in the next release of Ubuntu and thereafter, automatically synchronise the computer's clock over the Internet. This has several benefits: Ubuntu needs less configuration after install, newbies have the time kept accurate without any intervention, it's one less thing to remember when you install Ubuntu and so on. Having everything ready and set up for users makes them feel more comfortable using Ubuntu. It is said that Ubuntu "just works", which is what people like. No hassle, no fuss.

Written by benoyanthony the 7 Jul 10 at 11:41.

This option should be given as optional option because every user did not use internet on daily basis.

This option should be given as optional option because every user did not use internet on daily basis.

Written by Cityscape the 12 Jul 10 at 18:27.

Include this option as a check box when the user chooses his/her location on the world map.

Include this option as a check box when the user chooses his/her location on the world map.

Written by aliam13_2 the 18 Jan 11 at 14:16.

If a comment is marked as spam X number of times (say 5) by normal brainstorm users, then the comment should be taken offline (hidden) until it is moderated by a moderator.

The moderators should then either delete the comment or mark it as non spam, possibly with the ability (or side effect) of marking the comment as non-spam, thus users would not be able to remark it as spam.

If a comment is marked as spam X number of times (say 5) by normal brainstorm users, then the comment should be taken offline (hidden) until it is moderated by a moderator. The moderators should then either delete the comment or mark it as non spam, possibly with the ability (or side effect) of marking the comment as non-spam, thus users would not be able to remark it as spam.

Written by Darwin Survivor the 25 Jan 11 at 12:11.

Most spam messages are created by dedicated spam accounts that create between 12 and 20 spam comments. Flagging each comment is slow and laborious. Having the ability to flag an entire account would be much easier.

It would probably be a good idea to put the "flag account" button in the suspected spammer's dashboard (not right above each comment) to reduce accidental miss-use.

Most spam messages are created by dedicated spam accounts that create between 12 and 20 spam comments. Flagging each comment is slow and laborious. Having the ability to flag an entire account would be much easier. It would probably be a good idea to put the "flag account" button in the suspected spammer's dashboard (not right above each comment) to reduce accidental miss-use.

Written by Penguin Guy the 29 Mar 10 at 21:02.

A checkbox grid editor is both easier to understand and more widely used. Enable Nautilus' advanced permissions editor by default.

A checkbox grid editor is both easier to understand and <a href="http://images.google.com/images?q=file+permissions">more widely used</a>. Enable Nautilus' advanced permissions editor by default. <img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1217030/Ubuntu%20Brainstorm/New%20Permissions.png" />

Written by Ssdg the 30 Mar 10 at 09:46.

As you can see on #1 the interface uses words like: "set user ID"

It's a bit complex for low level users. We need them to get as quickly as possible what a checkbox means. For exemple:

Set user ID will become : "the program will have same rights as the owner has(set user ID)"

As you can see on #1 the interface uses words like: "set user ID" It's a bit complex for low level users. We need them to get as quickly as possible what a checkbox means. For exemple: Set user ID will become : "the program will have same rights as the owner has(set user ID)"

Written by la_serpe the 31 Mar 10 at 09:29.

It's impossible to change some options in this menu, unless you are root. There is no way to become root through GUI. This should change.

It's impossible to change some options in this menu, unless you are root. There is no way to become root through GUI. This should change.

Written by m.lettner the 31 Mar 10 at 19:18.

Add a button which assigns the most useful and common rights to the selected item (recursively if it's a directory).
that would be rw-r--r-- for files and rwxr-xr-x for folders.

this would be very useful for example if you copy files from lesser advanced filesystems like the ones used in windows which don't have rights management (they are often set to wrong values like 777 then)

just one button - one click - which sets the default rights. so the user is safe and doesn't even have to know anything about rights management.

Add a button which assigns the most useful and common rights to the selected item (recursively if it's a directory). that would be rw-r--r-- for files and rwxr-xr-x for folders. this would be very useful for example if you copy files from lesser advanced filesystems like the ones used in windows which don't have rights management (they are often set to wrong values like 777 then) just one button - one click - which sets the default rights. so the user is safe and doesn't even have to know anything about rights management.

Written by Darwin Survivor the 31 Mar 10 at 22:21.

Instead of using
Owner: Read, etc
Group: Read, etc
Others: Read, etc

Why not list the actual owner/group of the file?
Owner (Joe): Read, etc
Group (users): Read, etc
Others: Read, etc.

Instead of using Owner: Read, etc Group: Read, etc Others: Read, etc Why not list the actual owner/group of the file? Owner (Joe): Read, etc Group (users): Read, etc Others: Read, etc.

Written by Penguin Guy the 1 Apr 10 at 16:31.

Use the checkbox-grid idea as in solution #1, but remove 'Set user ID', 'Set group ID', and 'Sticky'.

Use the checkbox-grid idea as in solution #1, but remove 'Set user ID', 'Set group ID', and 'Sticky'.

Written by tommynz1975 the 3 Apr 10 at 05:30.

I am not to sure what the poster ment.

But to be able to edit users in each group when one brings up the properties window shown in solution #1

Maybe having an unlock button on the properties dialog box, like with network settings would be good.

This could solve the other issue some have of, I am the only user but have no access to my usb drive, cant change properties.

I am not to sure what the poster ment. But to be able to edit users in each group when one brings up the properties window shown in solution #1 Maybe having an unlock button on the properties dialog box, like with network settings would be good. This could solve the other issue some have of, I am the only user but have no access to my usb drive, cant change properties.

Written by lfaraone the 3 Apr 10 at 17:30.

Building off solution one, we should also add logical grouping, which will allow the user to follow associations between the preferences in the grid more easily.

Building off solution one, we should also add logical grouping, which will allow the user to follow associations between the preferences in the grid more easily. <img src="http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9108/newpermissions.png" />

Written by braiam the 8 Apr 10 at 06:45.

As in the Solution # 3, we can´t change user right of a file/folder if we are not root, this should change with a Bottom that read "Become root" and reload the box, Solution # 1 are usefully to know current access permitions and with Become Root butoom change it. Set SID and text migth be in a advanced section.

As in the Solution # 3, we can´t change user right of a file/folder if we are not root, this should change with a Bottom that read "Become root" and reload the box, Solution # 1 are usefully to know current access permitions and with Become Root butoom change it. Set SID and text migth be in a advanced section.

Written by Tatsel the 12 Apr 10 at 06:53.

I agree, the default one confused me long time (and still does), so I am proposing the advanced view, the "Become Root" button, the "default permissions" button, for dual(or more)-booters, as example and the current Owner/Group.

About #6, I would rather put it under a button that open a small dialog (or anything similar) because:

1- This is more advanced features that new users should probably not mess with;

2- the permission dialog will be rather big even without those last options. We don't all have 32'', HD computer screens.

I agree, the default one confused me long time (and still does), so I am proposing the advanced view, the "Become Root" button, the "default permissions" button, for dual(or more)-booters, as example and the current Owner/Group. About #6, I would rather put it under a button that open a small dialog (or anything similar) because: 1- This is more advanced features that new users should probably not mess with; 2- the permission dialog will be rather big even without those last options. We don't all have 32'', HD computer screens.