http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com guidelines and check if your idea has been posted already! ]]> en-us Thu, 16-Oct-2008 00:00:00 UTC Thu, 16-Oct-2008 00:00:00 UTC QAPoll module http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/item/4802/
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It do acronym lookups, math calculation, fact lookup, data generation, unit conversion, etc.

So that when I ask it something, it answers me.
RAM? = Random access memory
91*74-26 = 6708
Capital of Sweden? = Stockholm
22 inch in centimeter = 55.88 centimeter
chemical formula for water? = H2O
#0000ff = shows the color blue
01101000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111 = hello
68 65 6C 6C 6F = hello
Hello in Italian? = ciao
Time in Tokyo? = 19:46
Weather in Paris? = 7°C, sunny.
rot13 hello = uryyb

So right from the Deskbar (or something) on the desktop, I can ask something, and it will answer me.

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The counter-argument to this would be that it could cause an element of uncertainty, but I do not feel that avoiding this should come at the expense of being able to change your mind.

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Some ideas submitted are not applicable, or are already existing although the poster didn't know about them.

It should be possible mark an idea for deletion instead of just voting it down, but it should be well distinguished from voting down an idea. Perhaps users must click on the idea to be able to mark it for deletion.

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I suggest that the sidepanel "bubbles" or magnifies the Bookmarks closest around the cursor so it is easier to be sure you are putting something where it goes.

This idea is small and petty and will probably die a horrible death. But I though it might be a nice touch, and I haven't made very many Look & Feel suggestions.

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No attachments. ]]> Thu, 16-Oct-2008 00:00:00 UTC http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/item/4585/ http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/item/4275/ The reason for this feature is to have better visibility with some wallpaper that have region that seems to hide icons.
With this feature the icons should always be in good contrast and fast reachable.

I tried to make an example but I'm not good with graphics program so if someone could make an example , it will be nice.


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I hate when those bastards just scare the hell out of me when I'm listening to music or something.... so I would like to have flash ALWAYS muted, something PulseAudio does not allow!
Why can't PulseAudio just remember these settings for each program?!?! Seems easy to implement...
It would be sooo nice...

PS: This is only possible in PulseAudio with the GUI installed: padevchooser

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Find out from universities what type of software their students need for classes. Work with these companies for real native Linux versions. I don't care if I pay a license fee for it, I just want to be able to do my homework without booting to windows.

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]]> Thu, 16-Oct-2008 00:00:00 UTC http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/item/3679/ http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/item/3042/ There is also lots of Spam like ex. http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/2000/
I think that brainstorm need better mods.

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On my accounts at school, and on my music server I rely on Enso to help me do things quickly. Also, a mouseless machine is much easier to use with Enso's help.

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An average user should be able to determine what an icon's function is simply by looking at it.

The icon design should try to ensure language independence and where possible use international iconography symbols.

The icon naming project is a step in the right direction.

Standard icons would help greatly with usability.

For examples, see:
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-iconogra.html
http://www.4yeo.com/pagelements/icons/signs/index.htm
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/symbol-signs

We should get serious about a standard international lexicon for computer/network iconography. I do not believe this has been done before. Please correct me if I am wrong.





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Include a simple exercise motivation application in Ubuntu!

(The program should of course *not* be activated by default.)

One (optional) use of such a program could be to remind you to take short breaks from the computer. E.g. every 20 minutes it could remind you to take an "eye stress relief" (like focusing on a distant object for a few seconds), and every 60 minutes it could remind you to get up from your chair and stretch or move around for a minute. This would be great for work situations.

Another (optional) use could be to schedule your own custom home exercise programs. You enter a program ("5 pushups, 10 situps, etc") and a timeout ("20 minutes") and after working at the computer for X minutes, you get a message "Give me 5 pushups!" An easy way to semi-force yourself to do some light home exercise. The program should log every exercise session and give you a graphical overview of your accomplishments. You could also create a progression profile so it automatically increases the demand after X weeks ("Give me 7 pushups!"). You should also be able to manually enter exercise results.

The software should be easy to temporarily disable (while doing a presentation, etc).

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http://www.ubuntu.com/testing/hardy/beta#head-debfa23fa947ced82db2fb7254de3c2fd40df5be

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