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 cfg the 18 Jun 10 at 08:55.

addition to the gnome-system-monitor to fast display the processes of individual users.
You need to add the following buttons:
- All process
- My process
- Select a user (select one or more users from the list)

addition to the gnome-system-monitor to fast display the processes of individual users. You need to add the following buttons: - All process - My process - Select a user (select one or more users from the list)

Written by cfg the 18 Jun 10 at 13:33.

You need to add input box to enter the name of the process. Processes whose names do not match the name entered - this process of disappearing from the list.

You need to add input box to enter the name of the process. Processes whose names do not match the name entered - this process of disappearing from the list.

Written by cfg the 18 Jun 10 at 13:41.

Needs to add the button to the gnome-system-monitor for activate root mode.
After activation root mode, click again on the button - deactivates root mode.

Needs to add the button to the gnome-system-monitor for activate root mode. After activation root mode, click again on the button - deactivates root mode.

Written by Ssdg the 20 Jun 10 at 14:36.

Create a search box (just an icon, a menu entry and a ctrl+f shortcut)

This could achieve solution #1 and #2 (and other searches like command line search, resources use, ...) and keep space for the process list.

Create a search box (just an icon, a menu entry and a ctrl+f shortcut) This could achieve solution #1 and #2 (and other searches like command line search, resources use, ...) and keep space for the process list.

Written by drdanielfc the 30 Jun 10 at 12:55.

The application should use a tree interface for example:
-OpenOffice
--Writer
--Spreadsheet
-Firefox
--Firefox

The application should use a tree interface for example: -OpenOffice --Writer --Spreadsheet -Firefox --Firefox

Written by robby the 6 Jul 10 at 19:33.

the application should be able to filter process that relate to the system (stuff that come out at start-up) or the application that the user realy activated (the one he clicked on ).At the current state the "all the process" / "my process" is not effective at representing what the user perceive as an application and what a system service

the application should be able to filter process that relate to the system (stuff that come out at start-up) or the application that the user realy activated (the one he clicked on ).At the current state the "all the process" / "my process" is not effective at representing what the user perceive as an application and what a system service

Written by robby the 6 Jul 10 at 19:40.

the status of each process can be made evident by means of colored text or background of the line

the status of each process can be made evident by means of colored text or background of the line

Written by robby the 6 Jul 10 at 19:45.

the application should provide access to the information about a process (something like the man page or about info box)

the application should provide access to the information about a process (something like the man page or about info box)

Written by cfg the 12 Jul 10 at 06:53.

It is alternetive of solution #1.
But display processes by group (many groups have 1 user).

It is alternetive of solution #1. But display processes by group (many groups have 1 user). <a href="http://imagepost.ru/?v=174/oT60nV5.png"><img src="http://imagepost.ru/thumbs/174/oT60nV5.png" border="0"></a>

Written by Ar29 the 11 Mar 10 at 15:50.

My idea:

Left mouse click: Play/pause Song
Double-click with left mouse button on Rhythmbox panel icon: Open Rhythmbox

Click on Scroll wheel: next song

Right mouse click: old menu plus song rating (five stars)

My idea: Left mouse click: Play/pause Song Double-click with left mouse button on Rhythmbox panel icon: Open Rhythmbox Click on Scroll wheel: next song Right mouse click: old menu plus song rating (five stars)

Written by pksadiq the 17 Jun 10 at 05:34.

I have seen that the Media player in Windows OS(XP,Vista,7 etc) has a lite version of media player When minimized,which contains, rewind, forward, volume options,etc in the task bar . In the same way(or in a much better way) Rhythmbox should have a minimized version at the panel

I have seen that the Media player in Windows OS(XP,Vista,7 etc) has a lite version of media player When minimized,which contains, rewind, forward, volume options,etc in the task bar . In the same way(or in a much better way) Rhythmbox should have a minimized version at the panel

Written by cfg the 22 Jun 10 at 09:48.

I understand in the future will implement this . I think it's a bad idea - put everything in one place.
Because of this, I propose to add the player the ability to disable the integration.
Rhythmbox without integration should look like on this picture

The main advantage of this scrolling songs without opening the main window of Rhythmbox.

I understand in the future will implement <a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SoundMenu"> this </a>. I think it's a bad idea - put everything in one place. Because of this, I propose to add the player the ability to disable the integration. Rhythmbox without integration should look like on this picture <a href="http://imagepost.ru/?v=159/i.png"><img src="http://imagepost.ru/thumbs/159/i.png" border="0"></a> The main advantage of this scrolling songs without opening the main window of Rhythmbox.