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 crephoto the 1 Sep 10 at 02:03.

Move the essential buttons onto what is right now the Location Bar, leaving only extra buttons on the "Main" Toolbar that could be hidden and remove clutter.
This would also may call for renaming the Main Toolbar to just the Toolbar has it is no longer housing essential buttons.

A mockup I made:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oieP26zeTBmNbfNh7uimNg?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/u4BndmB5UCZSKOqLDwQCbA?feat=directlink

Move the essential buttons onto what is right now the Location Bar, leaving only extra buttons on the "Main" Toolbar that could be hidden and remove clutter. This would also may call for renaming the Main Toolbar to just the Toolbar has it is no longer housing essential buttons. A mockup I made: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oieP26zeTBmNbfNh7uimNg?feat=directlink http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/u4BndmB5UCZSKOqLDwQCbA?feat=directlink

Written by alexduf2 the 3 Sep 10 at 08:19.

all in the title (like nautilus-elementary)

all in the title (like nautilus-elementary)

Written by aubrey14775 the 6 Feb 11 at 08:43.

I propose altering the DNS app installed by default on Ubuntu Server so that if the domain being requested is not already in cache, to check if the domain being requested conforms to a rule (example: starts with an apostrophe ! ) and if it does, to make the request to another set of name resolution servers (NOT the ICANN hosted top level set)
How easy/difficult would it be?
I am making this proposal as part of a Proof Of Concept I am working on so I do not require actual code examples at this time.
Thanks in advance for any/all participation.

I propose altering the DNS app installed by default on Ubuntu Server so that if the domain being requested is not already in cache, to check if the domain being requested conforms to a rule (example: starts with an apostrophe ! ) and if it does, to make the request to another set of name resolution servers (NOT the ICANN hosted top level set) How easy/difficult would it be? I am making this proposal as part of a Proof Of Concept I am working on so I do not require actual code examples at this time. Thanks in advance for any/all participation.

Written by alexduf2 the 7 Feb 11 at 22:32.

When managing users and groups, I think it should be possible to configure which user is able to access to the full internet, and which user is not.
Exactly in the same way that you chose who can configure printers, etc...

So you can make some accounts like :
Parents : administrator and full Internet Access protected by password
Kids : standard user with content-control software (proxy, DNS white-list... whatever) activated and impossible to deactivate.

When managing users and groups, I think it should be possible to configure which user is able to access to the full internet, and which user is not. Exactly in the same way that you chose who can configure printers, etc... So you can make some accounts like : Parents : administrator and full Internet Access protected by password Kids : standard user with content-control software (proxy, DNS white-list... whatever) activated and impossible to deactivate.

Written by alexduf2 the 19 Sep 10 at 11:06.

The user must be informed that the computer is doing something.
A progressbar or something moving on the screen could be a good and cheap solution.

The user must be informed that the computer is doing something. A progressbar or something moving on the screen could be a good and cheap solution.

Written by alexduf2 the 19 Sep 10 at 11:08.

as soon as a wallpaper is loaded, it should be added in the view.

But this could be a strange behaviour, especially on slow computers : the user start to click on a picture, that can potentially move before he notice.

as soon as a wallpaper is loaded, it should be added in the view. But this could be a strange behaviour, especially on slow computers : the user start to click on a picture, that can potentially move before he notice.

Written by alexduf2 the 20 Sep 10 at 12:23.

Cache the thumbnails somewhere on the system, so the first load would be slow, but not the others.

Cache the thumbnails somewhere on the system, so the first load would be slow, but not the others.

Written by budhajeewa the 5 Sep 10 at 03:49.

If repositories can tell OS the last time the repository was changed, OSs can choose whether information about that particular repository should be updated or not. That’ll save quite a hell of a time as OS then don’t have to update information about each repository!

If repositories can tell OS the last time the repository was changed, OSs can choose whether information about that particular repository should be updated or not. That’ll save quite a hell of a time as OS then don’t have to update information about each repository!

Written by rockachu2 the 6 Sep 10 at 03:39.

give each repository a version number and download new package list when they are different.

give each repository a version number and download new package list when they are different.

Written by alexduf2 the 6 Sep 10 at 08:13.

Apt should use the Last-Modified attribute in the http header to know if the repository has changed. (if it's not the case)
it could be forced to update via some option of the command line.

Connections to the repositories should be done in parallel for each domain. (again, if it's not already the case)
i.e., if three repositories on lp.net, open only one connection for overload issues.
But if three repositories like, debian.org, lp.net, and opera.com, open three connections.

Apt should use the Last-Modified attribute in the http header to know if the repository has changed. (if it's not the case) it could be forced to update via some option of the command line. Connections to the repositories should be done in parallel for each domain. (again, if it's not already the case) i.e., if three repositories on lp.net, open only one connection for overload issues. But if three repositories like, debian.org, lp.net, and opera.com, open three connections.

Written by Lachu the 8 Sep 10 at 08:34.

Update information of packages in background, when list of packages are visible.

Why:
- We can have only one software management program running, so it's not necessary to update database before running
- Not all changes in repository causes to big change on list
- Software management program can be instructed to remove/add package from/to list in the fly

Looks at apt. Using apt-cache we don't need to update package information. It is necessary only on install command.

Additionally: hide packages provided by internet repositories if no internet connection present.

It would working in similar way as yum/PackageKit in Fedora. After clicking on some package, some backend connect to internet to get newest information about this package.

Also, if no interaction present, software manager would update other information, like getting information about new packages, removing deleted packages, etc.

Software management should also show information about list is updating. It should also tracker for conflicts, like user select package to install, but it's not accessible.

Update information of packages in background, when list of packages are visible. Why: - We can have only one software management program running, so it's not necessary to update database before running - Not all changes in repository causes to big change on list - Software management program can be instructed to remove/add package from/to list in the fly Looks at apt. Using apt-cache we don't need to update package information. It is necessary only on install command. Additionally: hide packages provided by internet repositories if no internet connection present. It would working in similar way as yum/PackageKit in Fedora. After clicking on some package, some backend connect to internet to get newest information about this package. Also, if no interaction present, software manager would update other information, like getting information about new packages, removing deleted packages, etc. Software management should also show information about list is updating. It should also tracker for conflicts, like user select package to install, but it's not accessible.

Written by ctbeiser the 19 Sep 10 at 03:07.

Have the first file downloaded be a list of the times each package directory was updated, then have Ubuntu decide which ones to download based on that.

Have the first file downloaded be a list of the times each package directory was updated, then have Ubuntu decide which ones to download based on that.

Written by openick the 30 Dec 11 at 12:57.

(This is in situations where a user adds a new repository and finds apt updating every repository)

When a new repository is added, the package manager should fetch package information ONLY from the newly added repository. This should make the package manager quicker when the task on hand is to install specific packages from a new repository (In such situations, complete update is not required)

Thank you.

(This is in situations where a user adds a new repository and finds apt updating every repository) When a new repository is added, the package manager should fetch package information ONLY from the newly added repository. This should make the package manager quicker when the task on hand is to install specific packages from a new repository (In such situations, complete update is not required) Thank you.

Written by Vitaly the 1 Sep 10 at 22:44.

two steps:

1. Really long items should be cutted automatically

2. If item text is really significant (like in example), it should be automatically slided from left to right, when mouse over.

May be, this solution can be applied to other areas too. Don't know. My use-case is for "diff-ext" extention for meld. Use it often for development.

two steps: 1. Really long items should be cutted automatically 2. If item text is really significant (like in example), it should be automatically slided from left to right, when mouse over. May be, this solution can be applied to other areas too. Don't know. My use-case is for "diff-ext" extention for meld. Use it often for development.

Written by alexduf2 the 2 Sep 10 at 06:28.

everything is in the title

everything is in the title

Written by HX_Unbanned the 27 Aug 10 at 05:59.

Add such option in context-correct "Preferred Applications" configuration window.

Add such option in context-correct "Preferred Applications" configuration window.

Written by cheesehead the 27 Aug 10 at 15:34.

Use the ideas of Axel (multiple-source download) and the apt-fast script (apt-get using axel) to improve the original apt-get.

Use the ideas of Axel (multiple-source download) and the apt-fast script (apt-get using axel) to improve the original apt-get.

Written by alexduf2 the 27 Aug 10 at 18:43.

Maybe something like apt-torrent is a good and low-cost alternative ?
Is it technically possible ?

Maybe something like apt-torrent is a good and low-cost alternative ? Is it technically possible ?

Written by Ellipsis the 28 Aug 10 at 12:09.

The idea here is whenever a user uploads a file Ubuntu should automatically copy it to the Ubuntu One folder. This would best be implemented through a browser extension.

Although the idea and basic implementation are simple there are issues that must be considered. These include size, bandwidth and privacy issues. As such the user may not want to copy every single thing they upload to Ubuntu One. But having a popup come up every time something is uploaded is intrusive and annoying.

These issues could be combated through:
-A strong settings framework
-Zeitgeist integration
-In browser dialogues (see the new "save your password/settings?" dialogues in Chrome/Firefox)

The idea here is whenever a user uploads a file Ubuntu should automatically copy it to the Ubuntu One folder. This would best be implemented through a browser extension. Although the idea and basic implementation are simple there are issues that must be considered. These include size, bandwidth and privacy issues. As such the user may not want to copy every single thing they upload to Ubuntu One. But having a popup come up every time something is uploaded is intrusive and annoying. These issues could be combated through: -A strong settings framework -Zeitgeist integration -In browser dialogues (see the new "save your password/settings?" dialogues in Chrome/Firefox)

Written by alexduf2 the 28 Aug 10 at 18:22.

another way to reach the same goal, is to make some plugins in f-spot and other photos management programs to backup your photos.
Two or three clicks and you've saved your collection.

another way to reach the same goal, is to make some plugins in f-spot and other photos management programs to backup your photos. Two or three clicks and you've saved your collection.

Written by almalaci the 26 Aug 10 at 19:23.

Positioning the entries further apart in the menu would make it just a little safer from accidental mis-clicking.

Positioning the entries further apart in the menu would make it just a little safer from accidental mis-clicking.

Written by alexduf2 the 28 Aug 10 at 14:19.

Separate theses two operations may be confusing for someone searching what to do with a file since the actions are sorted by category.

If a common user want to be sure of what he do, he will not deactivate the confirmation.

Separate theses two operations may be confusing for someone searching what to do with a file since the actions are sorted by category. If a common user want to be sure of what he do, he will not deactivate the confirmation.

Written by robvb the 14 Aug 10 at 15:46.

I think the best Idea is to make it possible to run programs in a tab of Nautulis! For example you run a tab in Nautilus and put firefox in it!

This is more accessible/productive then move the cursor down the screen every time!

I think the best Idea is to make it possible to run programs in a tab of Nautulis! For example you run a tab in Nautilus and put firefox in it! This is more accessible/productive then move the cursor down the screen every time!

Written by alexduf2 the 21 Aug 10 at 09:51.

Just do nothing. Users annoyed should put the application applet on the top screen bar.

Just do nothing. Users annoyed should put the application applet on the top screen bar.