Written by Klau3 the 10 Apr 11 at 17:24.

A contact lens would provide »fast access« to your contacts and common actions (like new mail...)
Supported address books: Thunderbird, Evolution, Google Mail

Fullscreen, Contact Lens II – non-maximized , Contact Lens II – maximized dash

Trump:
- Only two steps to access your contacts (open lens and enter search term)!
- No need to open any further program!

The Ubuntu version coming out in October (Oneiric Ocelot) will introduce new lenses - this idea is a suggestion for a further lens.

How it should work:
- Searching the contact lens → all matching contacts are shown on the left side.
- Pressing arrow keys up/down → select other search result.
- Contact information of a selected contact → is displayed immediately.
- Press ‘Enter’ → opens a new mail dialogue.
- Press ‘Tab’ → selects next button on the right side (e.g. ‘Received Mails’...)

A contact lens would provide »fast access« to your contacts and common actions (like new mail...) Supported address books: Thunderbird, Evolution, Google Mail <p><img src="http://goo.gl/hUqvS" width="95%" ></p> <a href="http://goo.gl/hUqvS">Fullscreen</a><a href="http://goo.gl/UB64L">, Contact Lens II – non-maximized </a><a href="http://goo.gl/Kh1Qm">, Contact Lens II – maximized dash</a> Trump: - Only two steps to access your contacts (open lens and enter search term)! - No need to open any further program! The Ubuntu version coming out in October (Oneiric Ocelot) will introduce new lenses - this idea is a suggestion for a further lens. How it should work: - Searching the contact lens → all matching contacts are shown on the left side. - Pressing arrow keys up/down → select other search result. - Contact information of a selected contact → is displayed immediately. - Press ‘Enter’ → opens a new mail dialogue. - Press ‘Tab’ → selects next button on the right side (e.g. ‘Received Mails’...) The buttons on the right side should depend on the information given. If a contact has no instant messenger ID → don’t show the ‘Chat’ button. No address → no ‘Map’ button...

Written by cajhne the 14 Sep 10 at 21:39.

I propose a two-fold solution:

1.Keep a list of installed programs in the form of a bash-script, or executable file that includes the programs installed by the user. This happens behind the scenes without any intervention or activation from the user. Add a button to synaptic package manager (and Ubuntu Software Center) that says "Backup My Programs" or some such language. When the user clicks this, a dialogue appears that allows the user to save the bash-script/executable file to a location (such as a backup disk, thumb drive, or any convenient folder.) A message appears after the save is complete that informs the user that they can run the script/executable file upon re-install, to re-download/restore their programs.

2.In addition to the above, it would be supremely awesome if one could click on a "save programs to archive" (or something like that) button, get the executable mentioned above and a compressed archive of the installer files (and dependencies) for the user-installed programs. The script would first search the archive for a suitable candidate, then the network if the versions in the archive are too old, or a new version is available. If the versions are the same, then download bandwidth could be saved by installing from the archive.

I can work up a visual on these if there's enough interest.

Things to note:
1.The "save to archive" button would take deb packages and dependencies from the files that are automatically saved to disk: var/cache/apt/archives, and make an archive to accompany the script. If the deb packages have been purged, the version available in the software channel will be re-downloaded and added to the archive in place of the missing deb, then deleted from cache once more.

I propose a two-fold solution: 1.Keep a list of installed programs in the form of a bash-script, or executable file that includes the programs installed by the user. This happens behind the scenes without any intervention or activation from the user. Add a button to synaptic package manager (and Ubuntu Software Center) that says "Backup My Programs" or some such language. When the user clicks this, a dialogue appears that allows the user to save the bash-script/executable file to a location (such as a backup disk, thumb drive, or any convenient folder.) A message appears after the save is complete that informs the user that they can run the script/executable file upon re-install, to re-download/restore their programs. 2.In addition to the above, it would be supremely awesome if one could click on a "save programs to archive" (or something like that) button, get the executable mentioned above and a compressed archive of the installer files (and dependencies) for the user-installed programs. The script would first search the archive for a suitable candidate, then the network if the versions in the archive are too old, or a new version is available. If the versions are the same, then download bandwidth could be saved by installing from the archive. I can work up a visual on these if there's enough interest. Things to note: 1.The "save to archive" button would take deb packages and dependencies from the files that are automatically saved to disk: var/cache/apt/archives, and make an archive to accompany the script. If the deb packages have been purged, the version available in the software channel will be re-downloaded and added to the archive in place of the missing deb, then deleted from cache once more. 2.This should not get in the way of anything. It should change no defaults either. And that's about it! :) I want to run that script/executable, and get a cup of coffee whilst all my programs reinstall. Oh the bliss!

Written by cajhne the 14 Sep 10 at 21:58.

A button that lets you save your choices to a script file or list, (or maybe directly to ubuntu one), that you can then "reinstall my programs" later through a simmilar button or menu option in ubuntu software center.

A button that lets you save your choices to a script file or list, (or maybe directly to ubuntu one), that you can then "reinstall my programs" later through a simmilar button or menu option in ubuntu software center.

Written by Oxwivi the 24 Sep 10 at 18:00.

Having Ubuntu One save the list of softwares used by the users can do the trick. It will just download the softwares from the repository and keep a back up of the non-repository softwares at their server, occupying the space designated to the user.

Setting up the Ubuntu One account during installation of Ubuntu at a computer can allow only the softwares the user wants to be installed. Thus saving time to remove the unnecessary programs to save space and resources (in an old system for example).

Having Ubuntu One save the list of softwares used by the users can do the trick. It will just download the softwares from the repository and keep a back up of the non-repository softwares at their server, occupying the space designated to the user. Setting up the Ubuntu One account during installation of Ubuntu at a computer can allow only the softwares the user wants to be installed. Thus saving time to remove the unnecessary programs to save space and resources (in an old system for example).

Written by peapodamus the 6 Oct 10 at 00:29.

Add a prompt so that when the user tells Ubuntu to shutdown it asks if you want to save all the programs and .DEB files to the hard drive or to an external media device and add a program in Ubuntu to allow fast re-installation of the DEB files.

Add a prompt so that when the user tells Ubuntu to shutdown it asks if you want to save all the programs and .DEB files to the hard drive or to an external media device and add a program in Ubuntu to allow fast re-installation of the DEB files.

Written by briceparent the 13 Oct 10 at 08:09.

As all sudoers may access the software center and the others ways of installing packages, they should all be able to reinstall them at once.
So, as in idea #1, a simple bash script should be generated everytime a package is added / stuck to a version / removed, to repeat all the actions to set up the computer.
It should be copied in a file like ~/.apt/[computer_name].sh, allowing the sudoers user to share the folder using Ubuntu One and to install the packages that are installed on one of the user's computers.
Also, it should only list the packages that are manually installed, and not the dependencies, allowing installations on newer or older versions of the distribution, possibly with verifications and notifications for packages that are no more / not already present in the list.

As all sudoers may access the software center and the others ways of installing packages, they should all be able to reinstall them at once. So, as in idea #1, a simple bash script should be generated everytime a package is added / stuck to a version / removed, to repeat all the actions to set up the computer. It should be copied in a file like ~/.apt/[computer_name].sh, allowing the sudoers user to share the folder using Ubuntu One and to install the packages that are installed on one of the user's computers. Also, it should only list the packages that are manually installed, and not the dependencies, allowing installations on newer or older versions of the distribution, possibly with verifications and notifications for packages that are no more / not already present in the list.

Written by snake444 the 2 Oct 10 at 12:43.

Remove the copy to,move to items. leave copy, cut instead

Make
-Open
-Open in > -New tab | -New window

Remove the copy to,move to items. leave copy, cut instead Make -Open -Open in > -New tab | -New window

Written by otternox the 15 Oct 10 at 09:32.

Most people use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C anyway, so we can have something like this to save loads of space:

-Open
-Open in > new tab etc.
-(Scripts)
-"Actions" > -Cut -Copy -Paste into Folder, copy/move to etc
-Delete
-Extract/Compress
-Properties

thats already about 5 lines less

Most people use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C anyway, so we can have something like this to save loads of space: -Open -Open in > new tab etc. -(Scripts) -"Actions" > -Cut -Copy -Paste into Folder, copy/move to etc -Delete -Extract/Compress -Properties thats already about 5 lines less

Written by cyprys the 16 Oct 10 at 14:04.

Since there are some users willing to minimalist their context menu, why not to make it customisable like Applications, Places and System menus? It can be done in alacarte (if you don't know what it is just press alt+F2, type in "alacarte" and hit enter).

Since there are some users willing to minimalist their context menu, why not to make it customisable like Applications, Places and System menus? It can be done in alacarte (if you don't know what it is just press alt+F2, type in "alacarte" and hit enter).

Written by stienstar the 27 Oct 10 at 20:28.

Make buttons within the menu such as can be seen in Chrome's configuration menu with the edit "Edit" section. Might appear something like this : Open - [here] [tab] [window]. Tried to attach a screenshot, but couldn't figure out how. Could be applied to other

Make buttons within the menu such as can be seen in Chrome's configuration menu with the edit "Edit" section. Might appear something like this : Open - [here] [tab] [window]. Tried to attach a screenshot, but couldn't figure out how. Could be applied to other

Written by zroo3d the 14 Dec 10 at 20:31.

I`m often little confused with tall menus. I think that "global" commands copy, cut, move, delete should be in one quadrant, specific options in other quadrant.
It`ll be more comfortable go with mouse pointer always the same way for copy, than finding it in various height menus.

quad menu picture:
http://www.3dmax-tutorials.com/graphics/mnu_quad_default_max.gif

I`m often little confused with tall menus. I think that "global" commands copy, cut, move, delete should be in one quadrant, specific options in other quadrant. It`ll be more comfortable go with mouse pointer always the same way for copy, than finding it in various height menus. quad menu picture: http://www.3dmax-tutorials.com/graphics/mnu_quad_default_max.gif

Written by drummerlviv the 12 Sep 10 at 07:48.

I have an one idea. If some peoples have slow internet and can't downoad Ubuntu they can see what is it on-line!!! Its not ready but if you like this I can continue to making this http://choicelviv.org.ua/ubuntu10.04/

I have an one idea. If some peoples have slow internet and can't downoad Ubuntu they can see what is it on-line!!! Its not ready but if you like this I can continue to making this http://choicelviv.org.ua/ubuntu10.04/

Written by andreaplanet the 13 Sep 10 at 11:59.

What about an official Screenshot tour for each release? Could be nice to watch while downloading....

What about an official Screenshot tour for each release? Could be nice to watch while downloading....

Written by climatewarrior the 23 May 08 at 22:00.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #9016 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #9016 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by Ell the 4 Mar 10 at 12:58.

A nice and simple way would be to install a button in the Ubuntu Software Centre:-

Like Follow:-



Then directing you to how much to donate:-



Before using the checkout service, such as the Ubuntu Single Sign On - which some of the donation will also go to supporting Ubuntu :) minus general credit card fees etc otherwise something like PayPal :(



Obviously the maintainer/owner of the package will have to sign up with the Ubuntu Single checkout system in order for them to receive the money then, something similar to the way PayPal works but nicer and easier :)

A nice and simple way would be to install a button in the Ubuntu Software Centre:- Like Follow:- <a href="http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/3251/donate.png"><img src="http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/3251/donate.png" /></a> Then directing you to how much to donate:- <a href="http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8333/howmuch.png"><img src="http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8333/howmuch.png" /></a> Before using the checkout service, such as the Ubuntu Single Sign On - which some of the donation will also go to supporting Ubuntu :) minus general credit card fees etc otherwise something like PayPal :( <a href="http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4731/sso1login.png"><img src="http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4731/sso1login.png" /></a> Obviously the maintainer/owner of the package will have to sign up with the Ubuntu Single checkout system in order for them to receive the money then, something similar to the way PayPal works but nicer and easier :) This checkout system could be then used in the future for anything that does come to the Ubuntu Software Center that needs purchasing or custom made apps like the app-store way.

Written by david4dev the 24 Oct 10 at 22:58.

Flattr (http://flattr.com/) is a microdonation service. It has a documented API (http://flattr.com/support/api) so it should be relatively easy to integrate. Adding Flattr buttons to the software description page would make it easy for users to donate to their favourite software.

Flattr (http://flattr.com/) is a microdonation service. It has a documented API (http://flattr.com/support/api) so it should be relatively easy to integrate. Adding Flattr buttons to the software description page would make it easy for users to donate to their favourite software.

Written by michaelforrest the 27 Jul 10 at 12:48.

Like on Github!
They must have a decent API - the github integration is tight.
http://pledgie.com

Like on Github! They must have a decent API - the github integration is tight. http://pledgie.com

Written by djbelieny the 6 Oct 10 at 22:44.

Since Canonical and the Ubuntu team are heavy on the integration of the Ubuntu One, why not just create an integrated publishing and payment/donation system through the U1 store ? Devs can have their site and also have a nice app store like page for their products in the Ubuntu One environment.

Since Canonical and the Ubuntu team are heavy on the integration of the Ubuntu One, why not just create an integrated publishing and payment/donation system through the U1 store ? Devs can have their site and also have a nice app store like page for their products in the Ubuntu One environment.

Written by elecnix the 20 Apr 13 at 01:56.

Developers should have the choice of donation system. There is Paypal, Flattr, Pledgie, and even Bitcoins. Users should chose his preferred way among those the developer accepts.

The Ubuntu Software Center should display the options before or after the user clicks on a Donate button. It should then be able to determine what package needs to be installed and launched to handle the donation. The plugin could ask the user to perform an OAuth authentication, for example.

Developers should have the choice of donation system. There is Paypal, Flattr, Pledgie, and even Bitcoins. Users should chose his preferred way among those the developer accepts. The Ubuntu Software Center should display the options before or after the user clicks on a Donate button. It should then be able to determine what package needs to be installed and launched to handle the donation. The plugin could ask the user to perform an OAuth authentication, for example.

Written by acerimmer the 22 Sep 10 at 01:28.

The current UCP exam reaches its end of life on 09/30/10. A new certification will be offered directly by Canonical.

Canonical should offer the superseded UCP testing materials, LPI 199, freely to the user community. These deprecated exam materials will be a valuable study aid.

The current UCP exam reaches its end of life on 09/30/10. A new certification will be offered directly by Canonical. Canonical should offer the superseded UCP testing materials, LPI 199, freely to the user community. These deprecated exam materials will be a valuable study aid.

Written by ubumpi the 17 Sep 10 at 20:59.

As I see it this should be tested while split is very quick operation so this gives a significant speed improvement to compress huge files eg. backups. This ought to be rather simple task for any programmer while both split and compression (and tar) are already solved problems and the only thing is to tight these two together.

As I see it this should be tested while split is very quick operation so this gives a significant speed improvement to compress huge files eg. backups. This ought to be rather simple task for any programmer while both split and compression (and tar) are already solved problems and the only thing is to tight these two together.

Written by Akerbos the 18 Sep 10 at 10:58.

Instead of using some workaround, use an algorithm that can be parallelized.

Instead of using some workaround, use an algorithm that can be parallelized.

Written by Emper the 14 Sep 10 at 22:29.

I've come up with an idea of how the GUI could look like:


It's also possible to add an "Extract all" option in the menu and "Extract selected" in the context menu.

If the progress field is a bad idea maybe you could add the progress to the popup and display both current and total progress. And estimate time if that's possible.

You could also add the ability to shutdown (if running as root) or any other command when the queue is finished. Or mayble display a message or play a sound.

I'd also like the option to "Add to queue" from the default context menu so you don't have to find all the files via "Open". And also drag-and-drop archives to the left list.

I've come up with an idea of how the GUI could look like: <img alt="File Roller" title="File Roller" src="http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/2610/2rz8dy0.png" /> It's also possible to add an "Extract all" option in the menu and "Extract selected" in the context menu. If the progress field is a bad idea maybe you could add the progress to the popup and display both current and total progress. And estimate time if that's possible. You could also add the ability to shutdown (if running as root) or any other command when the queue is finished. Or mayble display a message or play a sound. I'd also like the option to "Add to queue" from the default context menu so you don't have to find all the files via "Open". And also drag-and-drop archives to the left list.