Written by bartong the 29 Feb 08 at 01:35.

By default a share should be accessible as Read Only by anyone on the network without a username or password (guest access). While guest access should be turned on by default, it should also be easy to turn it off, and if desired to give guests read/write access to the folder.

You should also be able to specify local users who will have read/write access, and these local users should sync with smb users invisibly (ie: the user doesn't need to know that there are two password databases being used).

The Properties window for a folder should contain a Sharing tab with all the options available to choose. I also propose a Shared Folders option in the Preferences menu should list the currently shared folders along with their settings, and provide a button to take you into the dialogue where you can set the options.

By default a share should be accessible as Read Only by anyone on the network without a username or password (guest access). While guest access should be turned on by default, it should also be easy to turn it off, and if desired to give guests read/write access to the folder. You should also be able to specify local users who will have read/write access, and these local users should sync with smb users invisibly (ie: the user doesn't need to know that there are two password databases being used). The Properties window for a folder should contain a Sharing tab with all the options available to choose. I also propose a Shared Folders option in the Preferences menu should list the currently shared folders along with their settings, and provide a button to take you into the dialogue where you can set the options.

Written by dfme the 26 Jan 09 at 12:36.

There is already an application which allows this.
If the samba package is installed on ubuntu also install this application: Samba Server Configuration Tool - A graphical interface for configuring SMB shares

There is already an application which allows this. If the samba package is installed on ubuntu also install this application: Samba Server Configuration Tool - A graphical interface for configuring SMB shares

Written by fermulator the 2 Sep 09 at 12:44.

How about: Accueil?

http://gentoo.ovibes.net/nautilus-share/mediawiki-1.4.4/index.php/Accueil

Actually ... this may have been replaced with "nautilus-share"?

How about: Accueil? http://gentoo.ovibes.net/nautilus-share/mediawiki-1.4.4/index.php/Accueil Actually ... this may have been replaced with "nautilus-share"?

Written by Agafonov the 18 Nov 09 at 21:29.

We need a simple to use step-by-step wizard which will ask some really simple questions and generate an smb.conf file based on the user's choices.
How about https://launchpad.net/sscw ? It is a working example, although right now it's using zenity. If re-written using python it would become a very handy companion to nautilus-share.
We even should not include smb.conf in the samba package: once installed, samba server will not work until the user has defined how it should behave.

We need a simple to use step-by-step wizard which will ask some really simple questions and generate an smb.conf file based on the user's choices. How about https://launchpad.net/sscw ? It is a working example, although right now it's using zenity. If re-written using python it would become a very handy companion to nautilus-share. We even should not include smb.conf in the samba package: once installed, samba server will not work until the user has defined how it should behave.

Written by Klau3 the 11 Mar 10 at 01:51.

Right now, when right clicking on a folder and selecting “Sharing Options” – for example you want to share your Music folder and create a guest access to it – Samba will only share the files within the music folder but NOT THE SUB-FOLDERS where all the music is.

When sharing a folder, most people want to give access to sub-folders. For that reason, I suggest to reverse the handling of Samba sharing, so that you would have to click on an extra box to show that you don't want Samba to share sub-folders.

<img src="http://justoneidea.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/improve-samba-sharing-e28093-sharing-sub-folders-by-default.png" /> Right now, when right clicking on a folder and selecting “Sharing Options” – for example you want to share your Music folder and create a guest access to it – Samba will only share the files within the music folder but NOT THE SUB-FOLDERS where all the music is. When sharing a folder, most people want to give access to sub-folders. For that reason, I suggest to reverse the handling of Samba sharing, so that you would have to click on an extra box to show that you don't want Samba to share sub-folders.

Written by geekgaurav the 30 Jul 10 at 17:17.

Able to handle connectivity Issues as Well As Sharing in Wizard Like Simple Interface for A New User

PS : More Ideas Can be Implemented In it

Able to handle connectivity Issues as Well As Sharing in Wizard Like Simple Interface for A New User PS : More Ideas Can be Implemented In it

Written by qwerty800 the 6 Feb 11 at 21:05.

I personally have a file depot on my network where users can drop the files they want everyone to access.
It used to be on a NTFS partition, but is now hosted on the samba network. Doing such was a fairly hard task, since NTFS doesn't save permissions for each file, and is mounted with the 700 permission, while Samba requires XX4 or superior. I had to modify my fstab config file for that, and that's definitively not what I'd call user-friendly.

I personally have a file depot on my network where users can drop the files they want everyone to access. It used to be on a NTFS partition, but is now hosted on the samba network. Doing such was a fairly hard task, since NTFS doesn't save permissions for each file, and is mounted with the 700 permission, while Samba requires XX4 or superior. I had to modify my fstab config file for that, and that's definitively not what I'd call user-friendly.

Written by komputes the 17 Aug 11 at 22:42.

The question on many user's mind is "What am I sharing (and to whom)?"

“System > Administration > Shared folders” is a feature that has been removed since 8.04. There has been no replacement for this tool since its disappearance.

Solution is to create a utility that should provide a graphical front-end to configure both samba system shares (managed in /etc/samba/smb.conf) and samba usershares (/var/lib/samba/usershares/).

Stepping a bit outside the scope of the issue (samba), this application should have a pluggable infrastructure which can also be used to show and configure other types of shares (nfs, ftp, ubuntuone).

Central administration, what a concept!

The question on many user's mind is "What am I sharing (and to whom)?" “System > Administration > Shared folders” is a feature that has been removed since 8.04. There has been no replacement for this tool since its disappearance. Solution is to create a utility that should provide a graphical front-end to configure both samba system shares (managed in /etc/samba/smb.conf) and samba usershares (/var/lib/samba/usershares/). Stepping a bit outside the scope of the issue (samba), this application should have a pluggable infrastructure which can also be used to show and configure other types of shares (nfs, ftp, ubuntuone). Central administration, what a concept!

Written by vitorgatti the 15 Oct 08 at 19:04.

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Written by slsolaris the 8 Oct 08 at 03:24.

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Written by l3on the 6 Sep 09 at 20:50.

Insert some function calls at the Properties tab code in the Information sidebar.

Insert some function calls at the Properties tab code in the Information sidebar.

Written by matthewp the 7 Sep 09 at 16:36.

This could easily be too much information, cluttering Nautilus and making it confusing. This goes against Gnome usability principles.

Instead, a few basic fields could be picked (perhaps the "General" section?), and those could be displayed. I.e., Show the title and duration, but not framerate or resolution.

This could easily be too much information, cluttering Nautilus and making it confusing. This goes against Gnome usability principles. Instead, a few basic fields could be picked (perhaps the "General" section?), and those could be displayed. I.e., Show the title and duration, but not framerate or resolution.

Written by vhindriksen the 7 Sep 09 at 17:29.

See for example the side-bar of browsers like Firefox. So just let any code run in the sidebar (in a separate thread, so it can crash on its own). Output can be html or some specific xml, as long as perl-scripts can spit it out.

One serious problem with this solution is security, since the script is auto-run for each file/directory.

See for example the side-bar of browsers like Firefox. So just let any code run in the sidebar (in a separate thread, so it can crash on its own). Output can be html or some specific xml, as long as perl-scripts can spit it out. One serious problem with this solution is security, since the script is auto-run for each file/directory.

Written by Klau3 the 7 Sep 09 at 18:51.

In most cases, the average user doesn't need more information, possibly the framerate, but not much more.

In most cases, the average user doesn't need more information, possibly the framerate, but not much more. <img src="http://justoneidea.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/nautilus-information-sidebar.png" height="440" width="600" />

Written by mahajanudit the 10 Sep 09 at 10:40.

The reason firefox and songbird for that matter have become so popular because they support addons, so any additional functionality can be implemented by users.
I think nautilus is a pretty stable product in itself but it lacks user-friendly aesthetic functinality. So for that addons can be implemented.

The reason firefox and songbird for that matter have become so popular because they support addons, so any additional functionality can be implemented by users. I think nautilus is a pretty stable product in itself but it lacks user-friendly aesthetic functinality. So for that addons can be implemented.

Written by LaMeR the 10 Sep 09 at 20:18.

1. Let the user set which information to show in the sidebar.

Example options:
For one selected file show in sidebar:
- General info - similar for most file types (thumbnail, type, size,...)
- File specific info - different for most file types (for example video files info: duration, resolution, bitrate, codec,...)
- All info = General info + File specific info

For multiple selected files show in sidebar:
- General info - number of files, size of files,...
- File specific info - number of files for each selected type (6 images, 13 videos,...), size of files for each selected type,...
- All info = General info + File specific info

2. Make it possible for user to completely turn this feature off, because some users may have slower computers or want to use the sidebar for bookmarks etc.

1. Let the user set which information to show in the sidebar. Example options: For one selected file show in sidebar: - General info - similar for most file types (thumbnail, type, size,...) - File specific info - different for most file types (for example video files info: duration, resolution, bitrate, codec,...) - All info = General info + File specific info For multiple selected files show in sidebar: - General info - number of files, size of files,... - File specific info - number of files for each selected type (6 images, 13 videos,...), size of files for each selected type,... - All info = General info + File specific info 2. Make it possible for user to completely turn this feature off, because some users may have slower computers or want to use the sidebar for bookmarks etc.

Written by haran_elessar the 14 Sep 09 at 02:37.

I think that extra information is neat but it would be better if the left pane just changed automatically when I click on a file instead of having to choose "information" from the menu to see the details. the way I see it, most people like having the places view and they would have to change it to "information" each time to see the info just by left-clicking.

Now if nautilus would automatically change from places to information whenever you select a file then I think that would be very handy.

Optional extra idea: how about if that sidebar would show some other info automatically. For example, say I'm selecting many files from a folder, wouldn't it be neat if the sidebar would show me small thumbnails of all the items I have currently selected? (similar to Picasa's tray) That way it serves as a double check that I'm actually copying all the files I need. Then after pasting the sidebar would just go back to show the "places"option.

As it is right now, not many people are using that drop down menu. It's sad since now that I tried it I see it can be useful and even more if the feature you are requesting is implemented. Still, I don't think I would be using "information" as my default sidebar BUT if it was automatic as I mentioned above I think everyone will benefit from it.

what do you think? can that be done?

I think that extra information is neat but it would be better if the left pane just changed automatically when I click on a file instead of having to choose "information" from the menu to see the details. the way I see it, most people like having the places view and they would have to change it to "information" each time to see the info just by left-clicking. Now if nautilus would automatically change from places to information whenever you select a file then I think that would be very handy. Optional extra idea: how about if that sidebar would show some other info automatically. For example, say I'm selecting many files from a folder, wouldn't it be neat if the sidebar would show me small thumbnails of all the items I have currently selected? (similar to Picasa's tray) That way it serves as a double check that I'm actually copying all the files I need. Then after pasting the sidebar would just go back to show the "places"option. As it is right now, not many people are using that drop down menu. It's sad since now that I tried it I see it can be useful and even more if the feature you are requesting is implemented. Still, I don't think I would be using "information" as my default sidebar BUT if it was automatic as I mentioned above I think everyone will benefit from it. what do you think? can that be done? edit: As some users have suggested this feature should be configurable, allowing users to turn it off completely, showing only certain kind of information and generally behaving like users want it to behave.

Written by daashali the 14 Sep 09 at 05:55.

I think its better if nautilus can have the second pane like Krusader.This can increase productivity significantly. But implementing the second pane without proper shortcut keys like Dolphin is terrible.

I think its better if nautilus can have the second pane like Krusader.This can increase productivity significantly. But implementing the second pane without proper shortcut keys like Dolphin is terrible.

Written by daashali the 14 Sep 09 at 06:02.

I think its better to implement a second side bar on the left side for the purpose of showing information an previews. changing the sidebar functionality every time you want to view the information or traverse through file system is not such a good idea in my opinion.

I think its better to implement a second side bar on the left side for the purpose of showing information an previews. changing the sidebar functionality every time you want to view the information or traverse through file system is not such a good idea in my opinion.

Written by daas88 the 14 Sep 09 at 20:16.

When using the places view it would be nice to have a small area for basic information in the lower part of the side pane. For example: file size, format, resolution, duration, framerate. Of course, it would depend on the file format.
And in my opinion no thumbnails or icons are needed, because nautilus already shows them.

When using the places view it would be nice to have a small area for basic information in the lower part of the side pane. For example: file size, format, resolution, duration, framerate. Of course, it would depend on the file format. And in my opinion no thumbnails or icons are needed, because nautilus already shows them.

Written by alx321 the 4 Oct 09 at 08:50.

Many ubuntu users don't even know that it is possible to change the content of the sidebar. The dropdown menu is very unhandy.
I propose to replace it by tabs with small icons and make it dynamic. That is, you can drag the tabs to another position, so that, for example, 'information' is shown beneath 'places' or in a second sidebar at the right or lower border.

Many ubuntu users don't even know that it is possible to change the content of the sidebar. The dropdown menu is very unhandy. I propose to replace it by tabs with small icons and make it dynamic. That is, you can drag the tabs to another position, so that, for example, 'information' is shown beneath 'places' or in a second sidebar at the right or lower border.

Written by billdotson the 4 Oct 09 at 17:15.

Combine "Use the Code" solution with the option to configure it.

Combine "Use the Code" solution with the option to configure it.

Written by oliver-joos the 5 Oct 09 at 14:23.

I propose to add a Nautilus option to pop up a light yellow bubble with basic file info when the mouse rests on an icon for a second or so.
The option should be very simple: on/off or none/brief/verbose. The file-type decides what info is shown.

Advantages:
* no mouse click needed
* no second/dynamic/changing pane needed
* plays well together with the audio preview feature
* the mouse is on one icon at a time => the info is clearly related

I propose to add a Nautilus option to pop up a light yellow bubble with basic file info when the mouse rests on an icon for a second or so. The option should be very simple: on/off or none/brief/verbose. The file-type decides what info is shown. Advantages: * no mouse click needed * no second/dynamic/changing pane needed * plays well together with the audio preview feature * the mouse is on one icon at a time => the info is clearly related

Written by Taku the 28 Feb 08 at 14:35.

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Written by stozi the 9 Jun 09 at 01:27.

copy slax's usb version, or find a more KISS-y way to do it.

copy slax's usb version, or find a more KISS-y way to do it.

Written by miketech the 29 Feb 08 at 20:09.

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Written by edm1 the 26 Apr 09 at 16:21.

If evolution could be minimised to the indicator applet once opened (or started minimised with -startminimised option) it would reduce screen clutter but continue checking for mail. Pidgin already does this so surely it wouldn't be too difficult to implement.

p.s. i don't want to have to use alltray anymore.

If evolution could be minimised to the indicator applet once opened (or started minimised with -startminimised option) it would reduce screen clutter but continue checking for mail. Pidgin already does this so surely it wouldn't be too difficult to implement. p.s. i don't want to have to use alltray anymore.

Written by 8200 the 26 Apr 09 at 17:27.

Maybe it would not be as handy as Solution #1 but it would altough be a great improvment :-)


Many people are searching for the possibility to minimize evoltion.

Maybe it would not be as handy as Solution #1 but it would altough be a great improvment :-) Many people are searching for the possibility to minimize evoltion.

Written by matthileo the 29 Apr 09 at 13:15.

It's crazy that you have the full evolution suite open just to receive notifications.

I propose the writing of a program that runs in the background, providing new mail and calendar notifications, as well as checking for new mail/calendar items at schedualed times.

The notifications should be "published" to the indicator-applet, and evolution should be opened when the message indicator is clicked.

This solution not only minimizes the clutter presented in the rational, but also eliminates the need for the entire evolution program to be constantly running.

It's crazy that you have the full evolution suite open just to receive notifications. I propose the writing of a program that runs in the background, providing new mail and calendar notifications, as well as checking for new mail/calendar items at schedualed times. The notifications should be "published" to the indicator-applet, and evolution should be opened when the message indicator is clicked. This solution not only minimizes the clutter presented in the rational, but also eliminates the need for the entire evolution program to be constantly running.

Written by sm666at the 1 Dec 09 at 12:02.

So evolution reduces to displaying the mails if necessary and running the indicator-applet gives you notifications from the data server if new mail arrived.

So evolution reduces to displaying the mails if necessary and running the indicator-applet gives you notifications from the data server if new mail arrived.

Written by Liso22 the 1 Apr 10 at 23:04.

I submited the same idea some days ago without noticing this one, I was thinking that the main notification should be independent from evolution, I mean the applet should still work as it does, but it also would work if Evolution is closed, there are already a lot of applications that do this it would only be a matter of including the code in the applet.

I submited the same idea some days ago without noticing this one, I was thinking that the main notification should be independent from evolution, I mean the applet should still work as it does, but it also would work if Evolution is closed, there are already a lot of applications that do this it would only be a matter of including the code in the applet.

Written by Liso22 the 1 Apr 10 at 23:13.

Though I think it's common sense and strongly agree with making the Notification applet own evolution and I also think the mail notification should work independently from evolution while taking the account information from it, why? it's simple really, I want to be informed of new mails at all times but in order to do it I have to keep evolution constantly running which is a waste of resources. So if there are a thousand applications already made to check mails, couldn't one be integrated with evolution, it would just be a matter of including the code in the applet so it becomes green when you receive new mail but you can still open evolution from it.

Though I think it's common sense and strongly agree with making the Notification applet own evolution and I also think the mail notification should work independently from evolution while taking the account information from it, why? it's simple really, I want to be informed of new mails at all times but in order to do it I have to keep evolution constantly running which is a waste of resources. So if there are a thousand applications already made to check mails, couldn't one be integrated with evolution, it would just be a matter of including the code in the applet so it becomes green when you receive new mail but you can still open evolution from it.

Written by mencargo the 10 Apr 11 at 22:30.

Using Ubuntu natty, from a user experience perspective, it would be great to have the same behavior for all social software at the notification applet.
When you open evolution/empathy/gwibber, you get an indicator that it's running.
Empathy shows new messages by user.
Gwibber shows now messages by type.
Evolution shows new messages by account.

When you close Gwibber/Empathy, their systray runs and shows new notifications, but when you close Evolution, the program closes completely.
All should have the same behavior.
The evolution-tray plugin doesn't wrok, alltray doesn't work, we need this integrated with Evolution.

Evolution needs a systray, and should be closed to systray by default.

Using Ubuntu natty, from a user experience perspective, it would be great to have the same behavior for all social software at the notification applet. When you open evolution/empathy/gwibber, you get an indicator that it's running. Empathy shows new messages by user. Gwibber shows now messages by type. Evolution shows new messages by account. When you close Gwibber/Empathy, their systray runs and shows new notifications, but when you close Evolution, the program closes completely. All should have the same behavior. The evolution-tray plugin doesn't wrok, alltray doesn't work, we need this integrated with Evolution. Evolution needs a systray, and should be closed to systray by default.

Written by descentspb the 3 May 08 at 13:18.

For example right-click on the partition and bring up it's options, where you can change the label.

For example right-click on the partition and bring up it's options, where you can change the label.

Written by vkadal the 7 May 13 at 10:41.

Kindly add an option "Rename" to the drop down menu when a drive is right clicked. This will facilitate to assign meaningful names to drives and easy to search for files

Kindly add an option "Rename" to the drop down menu when a drive is right clicked. This will facilitate to assign meaningful names to drives and easy to search for files

Written by Ubuwu the 28 Feb 08 at 15:22.

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