Contributor dragoninsane

The Gnome panel needs the ability to lock the entire panel like objects on the panel can be locked to the panel.
This would prevent accidentally deleting or moving the panel.


Launchpad bugs:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/gnome-panel/+bug/73343
https://bugs.launchpad.net/gnome-panel/+bug/83286

Gnome bugzilla bugs:
http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=309721
http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=114160

I created the mockup of Ubuntu using some elements of other mockups. I think the change of Ubuntu may not be radical. Because it draws its visual identity.

He is easily identified, and its windows are differentiated from all distributions in the first look, as we see in the TV series, Criminal Minds
http://www.meiobit.com/files/penelope.jpg

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Can you see the mockup this link below.
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2561095916_3636b12f07_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2561095920_4e56711c57_o.jpg

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Following are some suggestions from users, following the second amendment in the mockup.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2561742679_6324d861e0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2561742693_aa57b642be_o.jpg


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It is likely that the situation will occur that you vote an idea up or down, only to then take part in the discussion and change your mind about it. After all, there is bound to be someone with more expertise with a different view on the subject that you hadn't considered. Currently, you cannot see, remove or reverse your vote. I think you should be able to, on the basis that it would give a more accurate and up-to-date representation of user opinion.

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.

sample: new mockup
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2628928612_b2d5b3266d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2628110691_61a0162710_b.jpg

A center of Welcoming is a necessary tool for new users. Here you perform the main tasks and configure your desktop soon after the installation standard.

It would be very good that the next Ubuntu has this facility. The Ubuntu is a success among new users and many of them do not know that the possibilities included in the center of welcome there.

I hope that my idea at all like. I have developed a new mockup seeking to improve understanding of my mind. Thanks for the tip brettalton.

I propose to creation of a theme for Wine that emulates the Human GTK look of Ubuntu.

This would make running Windows applications under Wine feel more integrated as they would look, feel and behave more like other applications in Ubuntu.

I don't necessarily propose this to be by default, but to be an option available in "Wine configuration" -> "Desktop integration" -> "Theme".

some applcations like firefox,xfmedia etc try to use all memory and system locks and there are some other app's too
that behave this way.please disable 100percent usage for
any application.device an application or script or something to handle this bug.

I think that Ubuntu definitely should have a more seamless integration between the graphic environment and the core system. I don’t know much about these things, but there appears to be some issues between GUI and system permissions.

For instance, if I want to install an application that came with a .sh installation script, I have to start .sh file from a console. Why not implement a way to start it by double click of a mouse, like novice users would expect?
Or another example, when I want to for instance change ownership of a file by using a right-click menu in graphic interface (instead of console and chown) it gives me an error message that I don’t have sufficient privileges for that. So I have to use sudo Nautilus to start Nautilus in root mode to be able to change ownership over files. Wouldn’t it be so much easier and clearer if Ubuntu would simply ask for my root pass and make changes without having to run the whole Nautilus in sudo?

Probably this is going to be controversial but...

The majority of people that are into open source/free software probably don't like very much some of the laws the USA got, DMCA, software patents, lots of power to DRM and not so much power to the users... Microsoft threatening Linux with lawsuits! a "Sue them all!!!" policy that threatens everyone...
Lots of countries in the world have more freedom in the aspect of the "digital things"... and it kinda sucks that every ubuntu user in the world gets a system that (in it's default configuration, of course) can't even play a .mp3 file! not because of technical limitations, but because of laws made by the powerfull people of one or few countries, lobbied by the rich guys and companys...

Why not just relocate ubuntu main servers to a more free country? I don't know were they are now, but Sweden, for example, looks good for this kind of things... so a more “complete package” of ubuntu could be offered (I'm talking about software like libdvdcss, etc... software that is free software but is not included only because the fear of lawsuits) I'm not saying: “Lets be the Pirates of Sealand and live in anarchy!”, but most of us agree that the current laws in USA are a bit...... well... I leave it to you to think about it...

[EDIT] This is not about including proprietary software, it is about including FREE software, but that in the current situation is ILLEGAL (link to PDF with DRM) to use in the USA (or at least "risky" or "in a grey area" of legislation).

(This is not getting into stuff like "My country is better than yours!"... they All have good things and bad things... it is just my humble opinion...)
Peace.

View the idea:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2631616390_a1c79cb507_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2630811421_1ccd353665_o.jpg

The Ubutnu is a popular distribution, and the choice of their standard theme should be made by all by voting. And not by a small group. The community can elect the theme through the Ubuntu Brainstorm.


For the choice of a new theme that is the satisfaction of the majority that idea is essential.

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Initially thank you all. This idea may help it to developers in the choice, and can have an extra theme.

Can serve as a basis for changes in the theme chosen by the team of Ubuntu, even if the popular themes are not adopted.

This idea will help.

I have TV tuner card I would like to use, but there is no simple procedure for using it.
I already posted same question / proposals on Kubuntu forums
and I learned that that TV tuner programs don't really work well
and the only program to use is VLC, but even there it's very hard to make it happen.
So making this a bit more user friendly would not be such a bad idea.
Maybe an Ubuntu supported TV tuner program and drivers for tv tuner card.
I think this could really make life easier for a lot people.

I can't post link to forums (don't know why) so here they are:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=4124768#p%20ost4124768
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/index.php?topic=3093348.0
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/index.php?topic=3085164.0

Working with OpenOffice is like going back 10 years in time to microsoft office 97. OpenOffice's theme is terrible.
2 solutions:
*office 2007 support in wine
*a theme for openoffice, now it seams like there is no theme for openoffice

Provide a notification balloon when a network cable is unplugged from a network interface.

Sometimes you don't know if a cable works or not, or the cable is damaged, or it accidentally gets pulled out.

There should be some visual indication that the network cable has been unplugged.

Please see illustration of concept:
* http://launchpadlibrarian.net/14520679/Network.png

It would be nice if the standard dictionary included with Ubuntu could be spruced up a bit. Here are some ideas:

* Keep a copy of the dictionary database on the computer, so that you can access it offline. As of right now, I can't look up a word if I'm out on the lawn typing. It could be updated when the computer has an internet connection. (Manually/Automatically?)
* Show results as you type. For example, if I typed "tre" in, I would get everything from 'treacherous' to 'trey' displayed in a list from which I could select the word I wanted. This would update as I continued typing.
* Have automatic hyperlinking from all the words in the definitions. If I look up "oxygen", and I don't know what a 'silicate' is, I should be able to double-click on that word and be taken to its definition (back and forward buttons would be useful here)
* Show the thesaurus by default.
* Have a more standard dictionary database. I'm not sure about licensing, but if we could access reference.com 's database, that would be great. Also, let the user select the databases they want to use.
* Tie in all other dictionaries (OpenOffice, Firefox) to one central database for spellchecking. Spellcheck should be a global feature, with every program using one database which would be editable through a GUI or the program you are using.
* Make an overall prettier GUI, but clean and simple. All I want is a search bar, a definition area, and maybe a menu or two where I can customize the above ideas.

I use LAN at home and at work. I have to change my MAC address in /etc/network/interfaces by myself. It is very useful change it with network-manager.

I would be as in the example below, on the side of each category the number of ideas and votes.

Categories [ideas-votes]
Accessibility [320-752]
Brainstorm [1.150-1.352]
Documentation [750-875]
Education [330-435]
Gaming [175-885]
Graphics [1.151-1.654]
Hardware Support [925-2.325]
Installation [650-1.755]
Internet & Networking [920-2.996]
Look and Feel [921-2.752]
Marketing [95-739]
Multimedia [432-2.752]
Office [234-662]
Programming [125-359]
Security [220-796]
Server [224-336]
System [320-885]
Others [950-660]

I recently switched to linux mint, I must say it is very nice and based on gutsy 7.10.

They use the red hat liberation fonts by default and OMG It looks amazing.


The default ubuntu fonts are painful to look at once you know how good it can look.


https://www.redhat.com/promo/fonts/

The Asus Eee PC runs Xandros. Dell run Ubuntu. The Nokia N810 tablet also run Linux.

What do they have in common? They do not promote the "Linux" trademark. Users never see (as far as I know) the word "Linux" on these systems.

When booting a system with "Ubuntu", the user sees only the "Ubuntu" logo. Nothing suggest that it is a flavor of Linux.

We should help users make the connection between all these systems. Users that purchase the Eee PC should know that they are running Linux. While Xandros and Asus are out of Canonical's control, I believe that Ubuntu should also make its part to promote the "Linux" trademark. I suggest that the splash screen should contain the Logo "Ubuntu" with the words "A Linux Distribution" in much smaller characters, on the lower right corner, just under the name "Ubuntu".

If we can start the initiative to promote the trademark "Linux", public awareness about the OS will increase. By preaching by example, Ubuntu can help the cause and encourage other vendors and distributions to do the same.

Everybody know about Mac and Windows. Many users run Linux in embedded systems, cellphones and soon Asus Motherboards. Yet they will never know it is Linux they are running...

If users are aware that their cellphones are running Linux and we suggest to install Ubuntu on their laptop, they might say "Linux, like on my cellphone?" and make a connection. It will feel more familiar for them and they will associate the name with, hopefully, quality.

http://ebupof.deviantart.com/art/Ubuntu-website-84984292

Some of the members at our swedish forum sugested to post it here. I just did what they told me to do. :)

This is my version of the Ubuntu.com website.

It is important that Ubuntu is polished up to the little details.

LOOK AT THIS: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LittleDetails

Peter Chabada, on March 21, 2006, created a page with 40+ Suggestions for Better Desktop which you can find at http://chabada.sk/better-desktop/ . Some of these ideas got implemented, but many did not. It would be nice to have 95% of these ideas in Ubuntu. With our preference of features in the order he listed his suggestions.