Written by nq6 the 2 Oct 09 at 17:00.

Cheese uses your webcam to take photos and videos, applies fancy special effects and lets you share the fun with others.



Cheese is a very interesting program, small and can be inserted in Ubuntu by default. Today we have almost all Notebooks webcams installed. It would be very interesting.

Note: The installation could be smart. If one was identified Webcam on the machine, it installed the Cheese.

Cheese uses your webcam to take photos and videos, applies fancy special effects and lets you share the fun with others. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34236634@N07/3974255671/" title="cheese-big por caricaturassa, no Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3974255671_04fabd53e3_o.png" width="256" height="256" alt="cheese-big" /></a> Cheese is a very interesting program, small and can be inserted in Ubuntu by default. Today we have almost all Notebooks webcams installed. It would be very interesting. Note: The installation could be smart. If one was identified Webcam on the machine, it installed the Cheese.

Written by hoppimike the 4 Oct 09 at 11:38.

Whichever webcam program is considered the best in terms of user-friendliness, features, integration and ease of future development should be the one integrated, or offered as an option for installation :)

If this is Cheese, then this should be the one chosen!

I am only suggesting this because I am unsure what the actual best Webcam program on Ubuntu is, and surely, whether it's Cheese or not, wouldn't it be logical to install the one that is the best? I am VERY confused as to why people keep marking this down :(

Whichever webcam program is considered the best in terms of user-friendliness, features, integration and ease of future development should be the one integrated, or offered as an option for installation :) If this is Cheese, then this should be the one chosen! I am only suggesting this because I am unsure what the actual best Webcam program on Ubuntu is, and surely, whether it's Cheese or not, wouldn't it be logical to install the one that is the best? I am VERY confused as to why people keep marking this down :(

Written by Stebalien the 4 Oct 09 at 17:18.

Not all (and as far as I know, very few) people have webcams. Therefore, there is little reason for webcam software to be installed by default. Instead, Ubuntu should propt to install applicable applications on detection of hardware. This would not only be limited to webcams but would also apply to fingerprint readers, bluetooth devices, etc.

Not all (and as far as I know, very few) people have webcams. Therefore, there is little reason for webcam software to be installed by default. Instead, Ubuntu should propt to install applicable applications on detection of hardware. This would not only be limited to webcams but would also apply to fingerprint readers, bluetooth devices, etc.

Written by Shady3D the 30 Oct 09 at 18:53.

there is nothing to explain here, just find what is making Nautilus slow and eliminate it

there is nothing to explain here, just find what is making Nautilus slow and eliminate it

Written by Shady3D the 30 Oct 09 at 19:02.

this is my version of simplified Nautilus

this is my version of simplified Nautilus <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Rl0PV1ZWJqDhEbW0XgOwTQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1Oj--fc3ui0/Sus2DBGNgOI/AAAAAAAAAQk/sHThsCbM7qs/s400/Untitled.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right"></td></tr></table>

Written by Shady3D the 30 Oct 09 at 19:15.

i think libraries exceed the idea that Microsoft done, its more powerful than that, so let me explain uses of library

Case (1): i use Dropbox for file sharing and ubuntuOne and Document are located under ~/Documents so what is the solution to make this? every one will say links links is good but at some point this becomes very bad, if you want to share some docs on UbuntuOne and the other on Dropbox also if you have some documents spread out on other places like external HDD it would be problematic to update links manually.

Case (2): better suited for the cloud, imagine if you could just open your Facebook or Picasa images from nautilus how this would be done, this should work the same way with the availability of the API (and there is a project dedicated for that called "DataPortability Project")

i think libraries exceed the idea that Microsoft done, its more powerful than that, so let me explain uses of library Case (1): i use Dropbox for file sharing and ubuntuOne and Document are located under ~/Documents so what is the solution to make this? every one will say links links is good but at some point this becomes very bad, if you want to share some docs on UbuntuOne and the other on Dropbox also if you have some documents spread out on other places like external HDD it would be problematic to update links manually. Case (2): better suited for the cloud, imagine if you could just open your Facebook or Picasa images from nautilus how this would be done, this should work the same way with the availability of the API (and there is a project dedicated for that called "DataPortability Project") <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_QO-9EBlNb6XD1cUtRA8oA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1Oj--fc3ui0/Sus2QXDUBZI/AAAAAAAAAQo/EnItdyFhlPc/s400/3635245986_f012f98854.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right"></td></tr></table>

Written by Shady3D the 30 Oct 09 at 19:27.

gloobus is a pretty-good project and its progressing very well, so i think its the best candidate available.

gloobus project: https://launchpad.net/gloobus

gloobus is a pretty-good project and its progressing very well, so i think its the best candidate available. gloobus project: https://launchpad.net/gloobus

Written by Shady3D the 30 Oct 09 at 19:38.

this solution should be available but NOT enable by default, this can make Ubuntu looks very beautiful, by enabling this feature it will see if the folder is named Movies and then its grabs the poster, and if the folder is named Music it will change every folder with the album cover or if its a band it will be the band picture.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FJH0hYZmVtc/SsX9dlPsYiI/AAAAAAAADdg/lH-qnrRNjZU/s1600 /screenshot_030.png

this solution should be available but NOT enable by default, this can make Ubuntu looks very beautiful, by enabling this feature it will see if the folder is named Movies and then its grabs the poster, and if the folder is named Music it will change every folder with the album cover or if its a band it will be the band picture. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FJH0hYZmVtc/SsX9dlPsYiI/AAAAAAAADdg/lH-qnrRNjZU/s1600/screenshot_030.png

Written by azhar the 30 Oct 09 at 22:19.

Truth be told, for the majority of people, Linux distros is equal to CLI.
Now, we all know that's false... But, yet, the majority of people do think so...

You know, in my opinion.... I think when someone has a look at a Linux Distro(in that case Ubuntu), he should feel like he wants to embrace the free community at once. What I mean to say, is, that he should be soooo impressed by the background, the Toolbars' design, and the feel in general, that he wishes to go OpenSource almost instantly, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, this discriminate view against Linux Distros should disappear immediately in his mind.

Now, how do we achieve this??
Its all about the UI.
We should have glassy, and glossy toolbars. And, it should be in very vibrant and lively, and cool colours. It shouldn't be some dull, dark black, or I don't know what colour. It should appeal to the user. It should feel fresh! :)

Moreover, the icons should be stylishly designed. Very beautifully designed. Very trendy, and cool. Again, something that appeals to the user. And not some 2-D clunky and dull-looking icons.

The time has come to show people that the open-communtiy has great resources and talents! Its time to show people that we have taste, not only for stability, or security, even though these are essential components of an OS, but that we also have exquisite taste when it comes to the UI.

Truth be told, for the majority of people, Linux distros is equal to CLI. Now, we all know that's false... But, yet, the majority of people do think so... You know, in my opinion.... I think when someone has a look at a Linux Distro(in that case Ubuntu), he should feel like he wants to embrace the free community at once. What I mean to say, is, that he should be soooo impressed by the background, the Toolbars' design, and the feel in general, that he wishes to go OpenSource almost instantly, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, this discriminate view against Linux Distros should disappear immediately in his mind. Now, how do we achieve this?? Its all about the UI. We should have glassy, and glossy toolbars. And, it should be in very vibrant and lively, and cool colours. It shouldn't be some dull, dark black, or I don't know what colour. It should appeal to the user. It should feel fresh! :) Moreover, the icons should be stylishly designed. Very beautifully designed. Very trendy, and cool. Again, something that appeals to the user. And not some 2-D clunky and dull-looking icons. The time has come to show people that the open-communtiy has great resources and talents! Its time to show people that we have taste, not only for stability, or security, even though these are essential components of an OS, but that we also have exquisite taste when it comes to the UI. From the moment the user log into his account, to the moment he logs out, he should feel he is in the best OS. He should be excited to explain to his other friends how cool and beautifully designed his OS is. Even the logon tone should be classy. In my opinion, of the best tones is the BOREALIS set. Come'on guys! Lets show to teh world that the OpenSource community has some great talents!! And has exquisite taste!

Written by Lachu the 31 Oct 09 at 08:26.

Add search button on top of Nautilus window. It will search in man for commands operates on files. The main problem is that man is not fully readable by computer, but text style in man pages are very semantically.

People needs similar thinks to Ubiquity Mozilla's project on file management. It would be great if I can input backup, select "cp -b " command and check all files in checkbox. In next step I can save some settings of this dialog, set name and put generated button on the panel. When this button is clicked similar dialog will been displayed, but option all files could be checked(if I decided that on dialog creating process).

Second cases: Mathew needs to backup files from current directory onto CD. He only input burn and he got option like brasero or CLI commands to burning files. He only select some cli command and drag files to burn or select all files checkbox.

Add search button on top of Nautilus window. It will search in man for commands operates on files. The main problem is that man is not fully readable by computer, but text style in man pages are very semantically. People needs similar thinks to Ubiquity Mozilla's project on file management. It would be great if I can input backup, select "cp -b " command and check all files in checkbox. In next step I can save some settings of this dialog, set name and put generated button on the panel. When this button is clicked similar dialog will been displayed, but option all files could be checked(if I decided that on dialog creating process). Second cases: Mathew needs to backup files from current directory onto CD. He only input burn and he got option like brasero or CLI commands to burning files. He only select some cli command and drag files to burn or select all files checkbox.

Written by Shady3D the 31 Oct 09 at 12:42.

ease of use include having options available like "open as admin", "set as background", and the most important one "UNDO"

another important feature is Mass Renaming without using extra applications, and one of the ways to do that is by
1. selecting the files/folders
2. right-click to rename the first element
3. rename like you are renaming a regular file BUT include special characters like # for numbering, ex: # >> 0, 1, 2 but ## >> 00, 01, 02
4. click enter and nautilus will rename the other files

extra commands like converting to uppercase just type UPPERCASE and it will automatically convert them without renaming them, lowercase, switch between space to underscore, and all this cane be can be done the same way.

ease of use include having options available like "open as admin", "set as background", and the most important one "UNDO" another important feature is Mass Renaming without using extra applications, and one of the ways to do that is by 1. selecting the files/folders 2. right-click to rename the first element 3. rename like you are renaming a regular file BUT include special characters like # for numbering, ex: # >> 0, 1, 2 but ## >> 00, 01, 02 4. click enter and nautilus will rename the other files extra commands like converting to uppercase just type UPPERCASE and it will automatically convert them without renaming them, lowercase, switch between space to underscore, and all this cane be can be done the same way.

Written by robinparriath the 1 Nov 09 at 14:25.

Uniform icon size would really improve the arrangement of icons on screen.

Say, you have 3 pdfs, 2 movies and 4 folders in a folder. The overall arrangement in Nautilus helps in identifying which is which, but at the cost of neatness.

I propose and upper limit for the icon size, that can be set through the options in shady3d's solution #2

Uniform icon size would really improve the arrangement of icons on screen. Say, you have 3 pdfs, 2 movies and 4 folders in a folder. The overall arrangement in Nautilus helps in identifying which is which, but at the cost of neatness. I propose and upper limit for the icon size, that can be set through the options in shady3d's solution #2

Written by foplat the 4 Nov 09 at 07:01.

I've read the solutions provided above and I also think that Nautilus's UI should be renewed, or creating a new way to browse through files and folders.

My solution includes solutions #1 and #6 but also this: how about also including Gnome Do (http://do.davebsd.com/) program along with the Ubuntu and #1 and #6? It is a powerful tool that provides easy access not only to files and folders but also to search results, microblogging, e-mail etc. It is inspired by Quicksilver from Macs. Here is a presentation video of the Quicksilver, since Gnome Do is very, very similar program. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8493378861634507068#

I've read the solutions provided above and I also think that Nautilus's UI should be renewed, or creating a new way to browse through files and folders. My solution includes solutions #1 and #6 but also this: how about also including Gnome Do (http://do.davebsd.com/) program along with the Ubuntu and #1 and #6? It is a powerful tool that provides easy access not only to files and folders but also to search results, microblogging, e-mail etc. It is inspired by Quicksilver from Macs. Here is a presentation video of the Quicksilver, since Gnome Do is very, very similar program. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8493378861634507068#

Written by Leopard2A5 the 5 Nov 09 at 07:23.

When i have files on the clipboard and i want to paste them into a folder that's too full (so that there's no unused space between the last file and the window border) i have to move one folder upwards and then right-click and click "paste into folder".

It's way more intuitive to just right-click anywhere in the target folder (as long as you don't right-click a contained folder) and hit "paste". (Windows does it that way).

I love linux, but i always thought this is a disadvantage compared to Windows.

When i have files on the clipboard and i want to paste them into a folder that's too full (so that there's no unused space between the last file and the window border) i have to move one folder upwards and then right-click and click "paste into folder". It's way more intuitive to just right-click anywhere in the target folder (as long as you don't right-click a contained folder) and hit "paste". (Windows does it that way). I love linux, but i always thought this is a disadvantage compared to Windows.

Written by Leopard2A5 the 5 Nov 09 at 08:17.

I know, nautilus is not the windows explorer, but even this bit of software has some nice features, i'm referring to the feature in the "path-bar" in which you can change the directory of any element in the path with a drop-down list.

I know, nautilus is not the windows explorer, but even this bit of software has some nice features, i'm referring to the feature in the "path-bar" in which you can change the directory of any element in the path with a drop-down list. <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UG2a06217_FtdHH9OCYQWg?feat=embedwebsite"> <img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FHqRKaCTPBI/SvKJ8LqA0nI/AAAAAAAAABc/XwwyI7c5_QI/s144/Bildschirmfoto-jvm%20-%20Datei-Browser.png"/> </a>

Written by ElliottCB the 5 Nov 09 at 11:42.

There is a lot of functionality buried in Windows Explorer, in particular in the area of Shell Extensions. I happen to have done some development in this area and would be interested to know if it could be done (or has been done!) in Ubuntu. I might suggest the following specific features:

1) Allow the customisation of a specific directory and/or its sub-directories by the inclusion of a format file. Explorer does this with an HTM file. We might prefer XML. At any rate, it would be a flexible way to specify a background image, fonts, icons, buttons to start actions and so forth. Just put a file with a specified name (e.g. "customise.xml") in the directory with some tags saying what colours, fonts and so on should be applied.

2) An extension type to modify the context menu on a file or directory on-the-fly. For instance, you could modify the behaviour of text files globally or in a directory by adding an option to the context menu which invokes a library function to XML-transform it then open it in Firefox. Or whatever. "Owner-draw" context menus would enable you to actually put pictures or formatted text in the menu itself.

3) Extensions to modify the pop-up tips on a file type - again, globally or by directory. (Perhaps in "customise.xml"...) A picture file could have a picture pop-up, for instance, or a summary of the EXIF data.

4) A namespace extension to allow one to drill down into files the way one can browse ZIP files in Explorer.

There is a lot of functionality buried in Windows Explorer, in particular in the area of Shell Extensions. I happen to have done some development in this area and would be interested to know if it could be done (or has been done!) in Ubuntu. I might suggest the following specific features: 1) Allow the customisation of a specific directory and/or its sub-directories by the inclusion of a format file. Explorer does this with an HTM file. We might prefer XML. At any rate, it would be a flexible way to specify a background image, fonts, icons, buttons to start actions and so forth. Just put a file with a specified name (e.g. "customise.xml") in the directory with some tags saying what colours, fonts and so on should be applied. 2) An extension type to modify the context menu on a file or directory on-the-fly. For instance, you could modify the behaviour of text files globally or in a directory by adding an option to the context menu which invokes a library function to XML-transform it then open it in Firefox. Or whatever. "Owner-draw" context menus would enable you to actually put pictures or formatted text in the menu itself. 3) Extensions to modify the pop-up tips on a file type - again, globally or by directory. (Perhaps in "customise.xml"...) A picture file could have a picture pop-up, for instance, or a summary of the EXIF data. 4) A namespace extension to allow one to drill down into files the way one can browse ZIP files in Explorer. 5) A namespace extension to allow one to add a panel to the files view in which file content or properties can be shown 6) Drag-Drop handler extensions to allow modification of the way files behave when dropped one on the other. Photoshop "Droplets" might be a good model - you can drop a batch of pictures on a little file and the operations it defines will be applied to the picture. And a non-Explorer suggestion: x) A reg-ex enabled filter to hide/show or select/unselect heterogeneous selections of files. Excuse me if I'm re-inventing an old Ubuntu wheel. These are my first hours here! This is a lot of work, but I think the various elements could be cleanly decoupled. The role of the XML file in applying extensions locally or conditionally might need some thought.

Written by nlao the 5 Nov 09 at 14:10.

Here is my tuppence worth of ideas, but I think fixing missing simple user enhancements and soem bugs would go a long way to making it better.

Here are a couple that really annoy me, I expect there are others.

Adding in features like "view as thumbnails" per folder would go a long way to helping make it better.

Icon placement on Desktop, this really really needs sorting. There is not a structured grid for icons, some end up close to others whilst others are miles away and dragging them around come to nothing they still end up looking like a jumble. Further to this is the placement of removable media icons. These really should not be over other icons on the desktop.

Here is my tuppence worth of ideas, but I think fixing missing simple user enhancements and soem bugs would go a long way to making it better. Here are a couple that really annoy me, I expect there are others. Adding in features like "view as thumbnails" per folder would go a long way to helping make it better. Icon placement on Desktop, this really really needs sorting. There is not a structured grid for icons, some end up close to others whilst others are miles away and dragging them around come to nothing they still end up looking like a jumble. Further to this is the placement of removable media icons. These really should not be over other icons on the desktop.

Written by biffen the 5 Nov 09 at 15:46.

Opening a directory from anywhere outside of nautilus should open it in a new tab in an existing nautilus window (if there is one, otherwise open a new one, of course).

Opening multiple windows should of course still be possible. (Think Firefox.)

This behaviour would of course be optional (but default?) by settings.

How this would work when there is already more than one window open, is an other question.

Opening a directory from anywhere outside of nautilus should open it in a new tab in an existing nautilus window (if there is one, otherwise open a new one, of course). Opening multiple windows should of course still be possible. (Think Firefox.) This behaviour would of course be optional (but default?) by settings. How this would work when there is already more than one window open, is an other question.

Written by young the 6 Nov 09 at 14:03.

The title says it all. Nautilus has no future. It's a mess.

The title says it all. Nautilus has no future. It's a mess.

Written by alkx4444 the 6 Nov 09 at 22:42.

there should be a new tab button ans-well as the right click open in new tab button, the new tab button (if added) should open the home folder as default. or, the home button could open in a new tab as default.

there should be a new tab button ans-well as the right click open in new tab button, the new tab button (if added) should open the home folder as default. or, the home button could open in a new tab as default.

Written by Mirek2 the 7 Nov 09 at 11:42.

The address bar has an enormous amount of potential, and while browsers are experimenting with ways to get the most use out of them as possible, file managers are lagging behind.
We could use the address bar for (just brainstorming):
1. Search (like Google Chrome's omnibar)
2. Getting to locations quickly (like in Firefox and Chrome: when you type "X11", for instance, a drop-down would suggest "/usr/bin/X11")
3. Terminal commands
4. Custom commands (for example, "Search web ", "E-mail ", or "New ")

The address bar has an enormous amount of potential, and while browsers are experimenting with ways to get the most use out of them as possible, file managers are lagging behind. We could use the address bar for (just brainstorming): 1. Search (like Google Chrome's omnibar) 2. Getting to locations quickly (like in Firefox and Chrome: when you type "X11", for instance, a drop-down would suggest "/usr/bin/X11") 3. Terminal commands 4. Custom commands (for example, "Search web <search term>", "E-mail <e-mail address>", or "New <filename>")

Written by Mirek2 the 7 Nov 09 at 12:12.

In addition to the mass rename in solution 8, there should be:
1. An unintrusive balloon showing the different special characters (# or %n for number, %m for month, 0d for day in two digits, %r(text to replace, text replaced with) for replace, etc.)
2. A more-clearly-explained dialog window (perhaps similar to Total Commander's, which has done a really good job with mass renaming)

In addition to the mass rename in solution 8, there should be: 1. An unintrusive balloon showing the different special characters (# or %n for number, %m for month, 0d for day in two digits, %r(text to replace, text replaced with) for replace, etc.) 2. A more-clearly-explained dialog window (perhaps similar to Total Commander's, which has done a really good job with mass renaming)

Written by Mirek2 the 7 Nov 09 at 12:23.

Simply implement a "Columns" view similar to that in KDE's Dolphin and Mac OS Finder.

Simply implement a "Columns" view similar to that in KDE's Dolphin and Mac OS Finder.

Written by Mirek2 the 7 Nov 09 at 13:06.

All the files cut or copied from any application would appear in this section. It could hold multiple files, so if I dragged an image in, then a document, then an image, it would hold all of these.
(Paste would apply to only the last one cut/copied.)
Use cases:
1) Instead of cut/move, the user can drag-and-drop a file into the section.
2) Instead of paste, the user can drag-and-drop a file from the section to paste it to a folder.
3) To create a text file: I can copy text from anywhere, have that appear in this sidebar, and drag it to the place to create a text file.
4) Instead of save: I can copy an image from Firefox, have that appear in this sidebar, and drag it to the place I want to have it.
Kind of a variation on the Clipboard/Shelf, but maybe doesn't have too many advantages to require an implementation. If someone wants to brainstorm more on this, they're welcome.
Perhaps a better thing would be a system-wide revision of the Clipboard.

All the files cut or copied from any application would appear in this section. It could hold multiple files, so if I dragged an image in, then a document, then an image, it would hold all of these. (Paste would apply to only the last one cut/copied.) Use cases: 1) Instead of cut/move, the user can drag-and-drop a file into the section. 2) Instead of paste, the user can drag-and-drop a file from the section to paste it to a folder. 3) To create a text file: I can copy text from anywhere, have that appear in this sidebar, and drag it to the place to create a text file. 4) Instead of save: I can copy an image from Firefox, have that appear in this sidebar, and drag it to the place I want to have it. Kind of a variation on the Clipboard/Shelf, but maybe doesn't have too many advantages to require an implementation. If someone wants to brainstorm more on this, they're welcome. Perhaps a better thing would be a system-wide revision of the Clipboard.

Written by Lachu the 8 Nov 09 at 21:56.

There should be a standard to describe FS facilities, like additional actions to perform.

It could been described in .desktop file generated by VFS application. Nautilus and other file managers should read this information.

There should be a standard to describe FS facilities, like additional actions to perform. It could been described in .desktop file generated by VFS application. Nautilus and other file managers should read this information.

Written by paulinakrinke the 9 Nov 09 at 10:14.

Would like to have an possibility to navigate through nautilus, like gestikk http://gestikk.reichbier.de/downloads/
or the firegstures add on in firefox.

Would like to have an possibility to navigate through nautilus, like gestikk http://gestikk.reichbier.de/downloads/ or the firegstures add on in firefox.

Written by Gusiluz the 9 Nov 09 at 12:15.

Middle click opens tab, middle click closes tab. Option not to show close button.

Middle click opens tab, middle click closes tab. Option not to show close button.

Written by FiP the 9 Nov 09 at 15:05.

Find a way to make the switch from one file browser to another as simple as possible.

Casual users will be happy with Nautilus, advanced user will be able to use thunar/xfe/etc, and never see Nautilus again.

Find a way to make the switch from one file browser to another as simple as possible. Casual users will be happy with Nautilus, advanced user will be able to use thunar/xfe/etc, and never see Nautilus again.

Written by sirish.gauni the 10 Nov 09 at 08:00.

When the user tries to open a directory which is already open, mautilus opens a new separate window for that directory. This causes too many windows being open and causes confusion to the user. Instead when the user tries to open a directory which is already open, Nautilus should highlight the already existing window of that directory instead of opening a new window. Add an option to nautilus so that the user can open multiple windows of the same directory if he/she wants to.

When the user tries to open a directory which is already open, mautilus opens a new separate window for that directory. This causes too many windows being open and causes confusion to the user. Instead when the user tries to open a directory which is already open, Nautilus should highlight the already existing window of that directory instead of opening a new window. Add an option to nautilus so that the user can open multiple windows of the same directory if he/she wants to.

Written by Leopard2A5 the 11 Nov 09 at 13:19.

It'd be cool if you could have not only let's say "places" in your sidebar, but also let's say the "tree" view. The user should be able to put any combination of modules into his sidebar. Here's a mockup of how i think this could look:

It'd be cool if you could have not only let's say "places" in your sidebar, but also let's say the "tree" view. The user should be able to put any combination of modules into his sidebar. Here's a mockup of how i think this could look: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CCkGuSW1qJeqj1_pV0j_ug?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_FHqRKaCTPBI/Svq5A03jYTI/AAAAAAAAACA/PqcY44MsxQc/s144/Bildschirmfoto.png" /></a>

Written by Softwayer the 11 Nov 09 at 17:41.

There are a lot of good file managers. And it's good to add some features from them. For example: built-in FTP client with support of Active and Passive modes both; file info on hover (like in Win#ow$ Explorer); editable toolbars; two panels feature (feature of making a tab a panel); image previews on sidebar.

There are a lot of good file managers. And it's good to add some features from them. For example: built-in FTP client with support of Active and Passive modes both; file info on hover (like in Win#ow$ Explorer); editable toolbars; two panels feature (feature of making a tab a panel); image previews on sidebar.

Written by Lachu the 13 Nov 09 at 07:56.

I wish be able open new virtual desktop from file manager. After that, Nautilus window would been see on Nautilus desktop and just created virtual desktop. It was connected to my work - i organize my documents into directories contains specify project files. Opening new desktop from file manager could be a great feature!

I wish be able open new virtual desktop from file manager. After that, Nautilus window would been see on Nautilus desktop and just created virtual desktop. It was connected to my work - i organize my documents into directories contains specify project files. Opening new desktop from file manager could be a great feature!

Written by r0g the 13 Nov 09 at 12:50.

Nautilus is not object oriented, neither is GTK really and it shows.

The same objects are represented multiple times in the UI but their context menus are inconsistent e.g. your drives are represented in the left pane AND on the desktop (which nautilus maintains) but only one of the has "properties" on its context menu. The default policy seems to be properties must be deliberately made available by developers rather than everything is available by default and developers can make exclusions.

Sadly this problem extends to the rest of GTK. Which columns of metadata are displayed in open/save dialog boxes is down to the developer not the user. What options are available when you right click an item in an open/save dialog are decided by hundreds of app developers, who more often than not just go with the GTK defaults. This just bakes in inflexibility and prevents useful options trickling down like they do in Windows... I know this might sound a little obscure so here's an example...

Say I wanted to save a file "bananas.jpg" but I had already created a file called "bananas.jpg" earlier and rather than overwrite it I wanted to rename it "bananas.old" before saving the new copy as "bananas.jpg"...

In Windows I can rename the file there and then in the save box. In Gnome I'd have to fire up a copy of Nautilus, navigate to the exact same location, Rename the file and then close Nautilus.

Nautilus is not object oriented, neither is GTK really and it shows. The same objects are represented multiple times in the UI but their context menus are inconsistent e.g. your drives are represented in the left pane AND on the desktop (which nautilus maintains) but only one of the has "properties" on its context menu. The default policy seems to be properties must be deliberately made available by developers rather than everything is available by default and developers can make exclusions. Sadly this problem extends to the rest of GTK. Which columns of metadata are displayed in open/save dialog boxes is down to the developer not the user. What options are available when you right click an item in an open/save dialog are decided by hundreds of app developers, who more often than not just go with the GTK defaults. This just bakes in inflexibility and prevents useful options trickling down like they do in Windows... I know this might sound a little obscure so here's an example... Say I wanted to save a file "bananas.jpg" but I had already created a file called "bananas.jpg" earlier and rather than overwrite it I wanted to rename it "bananas.old" before saving the new copy as "bananas.jpg"... In Windows I can rename the file there and then in the save box. In Gnome I'd have to fire up a copy of Nautilus, navigate to the exact same location, Rename the file and then close Nautilus. [...] This is VERY frustrating and I can think of many MANY similar cases. At the end of the day GTK should have far better default open/save dialogs which offer the same functionality as Nautilus, this leads naturally to the idea that GTK should make the standard open/save dialogs plugins so Nautilus or Thunar or whatever can take responsibility for them. Nautilus should also be made more consistent. If you see an icon representing a disk you should, by default, have access to all it's properties. It ought to remain possible to exclude context items appearing but this should be the exception rather than the rule, the user is best placed to decide which properties are important. As to the issue of UI clutter, that cannot justify such restrictions. If clutter is liable to become an issue (and I do see it on peoples Windows Explorer context menus) then developers should find a better solution to that... how about you can right click on any context leaf and set it to: a) Never display ever again b) Never display for this object c) Never display for this object in this location Surely that would be better than preventing people from displaying the "size" column in an open box should they want it.

Written by nillbug the 16 Nov 09 at 01:46.

So far, 30 solutions for Nautilus... and counting. What for? To clutter it of no sense? My Nautilus is not slow. In fact it's instantaneous.
Leave it as it is. Don't spoil the good work done so far.

So far, 30 solutions for Nautilus... and counting. What for? To clutter it of no sense? My Nautilus is not slow. In fact it's instantaneous. Leave it as it is. Don't spoil the good work done so far.

Written by sirish.gauni the 17 Nov 09 at 15:44.

By allowing the icons to turn translucent when the file is cut will help the user to differentiate between copying and cutting the file/folder.

By allowing the icons to turn translucent when the file is cut will help the user to differentiate between copying and cutting the file/folder.

Written by tenchi39 the 17 Nov 09 at 17:34.

Tabs are great, they made nautilus usable, but total commander and dolphin are still way better because of only one thing: 2 panels

It should be default in my opinion, but I don't care about that as long as it is avaliable...

Tabs are great, they made nautilus usable, but total commander and dolphin are still way better because of only one thing: 2 panels It should be default in my opinion, but I don't care about that as long as it is avaliable...

Written by luislobo the 18 Nov 09 at 12:14.

I like to scroll windows this way:
- Click middle button
- while clicked, scroll bars follow my mouse movement
- It respects the length moved: if just moved a little, scrolls a little, if moved longer, it scrolls longer.

I hope to be clear enough (not a native english talker

I like to scroll windows this way: - Click middle button - while clicked, scroll bars follow my mouse movement - It respects the length moved: if just moved a little, scrolls a little, if moved longer, it scrolls longer. I hope to be clear enough (not a native english talker

Written by owenduffy the 19 Nov 09 at 19:46.

A small thing, but why not have the file name highlighted for editing when its icon is single clicked, like Mac OS?

A small thing, but why not have the file name highlighted for editing when its icon is single clicked, like Mac OS?

Written by mahdif62 the 22 Nov 09 at 10:37.

The extension nautilus-open-terminal should be enabled by default and a n F4 keyboard shortcut should open a terminal in current directory (like KDE).
There should also be an option to attach the terminal to the window.
And also enable dual-pane nautilus. http://berndth.blogspot.com/2009/06/nautilus-split-view-update.html

The extension nautilus-open-terminal should be enabled by default and a n F4 keyboard shortcut should open a terminal in current directory (like KDE). There should also be an option to attach the terminal to the window. And also enable dual-pane nautilus. http://berndth.blogspot.com/2009/06/nautilus-split-view-update.html

Written by hyakov2 the 11 Nov 09 at 23:02.

Integrate Thunderbird with the Indicator like the Evolution is integrated with the applet in version 10.04.

Integrate Thunderbird with the Indicator like the Evolution is integrated with the applet in version 10.04. <img src="http://www.hyako.com/pessoal/indicator.png" />

Written by manuelciosici the 13 Nov 09 at 14:04.

Solution #1 plus make it work as a tray icon as well, just as it works with Empathy right now.

Solution #1 plus make it work as a tray icon as well, just as it works with Empathy right now.

Written by nandersson the 5 Sep 08 at 11:10.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #12819 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 #12819 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 choad the 20 Jan 09 at 21:08.

a dialogue should pop up similar to that of windows vista, asking if you want to

* keep existing display setup
* use both displays (duplicating the output at the highest common resolution)
* use both displays (side by side configuration)
* use only the external display (max resolution)

a dialogue should pop up similar to that of windows vista, asking if you want to * keep existing display setup * use both displays (duplicating the output at the highest common resolution) * use both displays (side by side configuration) * use only the external display (max resolution)

Written by tdomhan the 25 Jan 09 at 14:14.

-give gnome some love concerning multihead bugs. (e.g. programs opening on the wrong monitor)
-make the setup of an multihead environment dead easy, through the ubuntu configuration
-switching back and forth between single head and multihead should be flawless, especially for notebook users, e.g. when using the laptop monitor alone you should not have 4 gnome panels only because you used 2 on each monitor in an multihead setup

-give gnome some love concerning multihead bugs. (e.g. programs opening on the wrong monitor) -make the setup of an multihead environment dead easy, through the ubuntu configuration -switching back and forth between single head and multihead should be flawless, especially for notebook users, e.g. when using the laptop monitor alone you should not have 4 gnome panels only because you used 2 on each monitor in an multihead setup

Written by aay the 20 Mar 09 at 10:43.

Rationale: Having to reconfigure an external monitor (especially when it is the same monitor) every time it is connected is a productivity killer.

Proposed Solution: Implement some kind of monitor profile manager which remembers recently connected monitors and automatically applies the settings which were last used with those monitors.

Usage Example:

Christian takes his laptop between home and work. At each location he connects an external monitor to his laptop. Whenever he connects one of these monitors, the Ubuntu (or Gnome or whatever) monitor profile manager recognizes the monitor as one which he has recently used and applies the resolution settings which were last used.

Rationale: Having to reconfigure an external monitor (especially when it is the same monitor) every time it is connected is a productivity killer. Proposed Solution: Implement some kind of monitor profile manager which remembers recently connected monitors and automatically applies the settings which were last used with those monitors. Usage Example: Christian takes his laptop between home and work. At each location he connects an external monitor to his laptop. Whenever he connects one of these monitors, the Ubuntu (or Gnome or whatever) monitor profile manager recognizes the monitor as one which he has recently used and applies the resolution settings which were last used.

Written by Aloka the 13 May 09 at 21:44.

In addition to Solution #1, if "use both displays (side by side configuration)" is picked, the two displays should be combined into a non-rectangular desktop. This happens in windows, and i think it should be there in ubuntu as well.

Currently, the two screens are combined into a rectangle. But, if one screen is a different resolution than the other, you get strange behaviour like being able to move your mouse above or below the smaller resolution screen. This is not ideal.

In addition to Solution #1, if "use both displays (side by side configuration)" is picked, the two displays should be combined into a non-rectangular desktop. This happens in windows, and i think it should be there in ubuntu as well. Currently, the two screens are combined into a rectangle. But, if one screen is a different resolution than the other, you get strange behaviour like being able to move your mouse above or below the smaller resolution screen. This is not ideal.

Written by cherva the 22 Sep 09 at 20:54.

Work together with the X,Nvidia and Ati developers to implement the needing components in the X itself and in the Nvidia/Ati binary and open source drivers. So no need for logging in and out is necessary.

Work together with the X,Nvidia and Ati developers to implement the needing components in the X itself and in the Nvidia/Ati binary and open source drivers. So no need for logging in and out is necessary.

Written by ethana2 the 20 Mar 08 at 07:31.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #5182 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 #5182 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 rmconard the 7 May 09 at 15:04.

I think a great solution for this is to include multiple desktop environments to simulate other operating systems.

So when a user installs Ubuntu for the first time they should be able to install from 3 major "look and feels."

1) Ubuntu Themed
2) Windows XP Themed
3) Mac OS Themed

This would be a godsend for a lot of new users trying to come over to Linux and want something familiar. That way if they choose the Windows XP theme then Ubuntu will be set up with a Windows style start button and task bar at the bottom.

This should also be separate from Compiz. That way, regardless how you theme your desktop you can still have the option to set up Compiz as you like.

Just an idea, hope you like it.

I think a great solution for this is to include multiple desktop environments to simulate other operating systems. So when a user installs Ubuntu for the first time they should be able to install from 3 major "look and feels." 1) Ubuntu Themed 2) Windows XP Themed 3) Mac OS Themed This would be a godsend for a lot of new users trying to come over to Linux and want something familiar. That way if they choose the Windows XP theme then Ubuntu will be set up with a Windows style start button and task bar at the bottom. This should also be separate from Compiz. That way, regardless how you theme your desktop you can still have the option to set up Compiz as you like. Just an idea, hope you like it.

Written by rmconard the 7 May 09 at 15:09.

If setting it up so users can choose a desktop style from the installation is out of the question, then the next step would be to have DEB packages as optional downloads that can instantly change the look and feel of the desktop to either Windows XP or Mac OS style.

If setting it up so users can choose a desktop style from the installation is out of the question, then the next step would be to have DEB packages as optional downloads that can instantly change the look and feel of the desktop to either Windows XP or Mac OS style.

Written by aadityabhatia the 8 May 09 at 21:49.

Ubuntu is not Windows. Ubuntu is not even "like Windows". Then why make it look cheap by copying Windows' look and feel?

I'd suggest keeping Ubuntu unique the way it is. Use other means to promote Ubuntu so that people get used to it and don't find it complicated anymore.

Check this out for means of helping the mankind understanding the Ubuntu gift: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MarketingTeam

Ubuntu is not Windows. Ubuntu is not even "like Windows". Then why make it look cheap by copying Windows' look and feel? I'd suggest keeping Ubuntu unique the way it is. Use other means to promote Ubuntu so that people get used to it and don't find it complicated anymore. Check this out for means of helping the mankind understanding the Ubuntu gift: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MarketingTeam

Written by choad the 10 May 09 at 13:13.

there are lots of things wrong with all the interfaces around, and ubuntu's is *far* from the best, but that doesn't mean we should copy other people's only half successful attempts. We need to keep evolving our own interface, and make it better than anything else.

there are lots of things wrong with all the interfaces around, and ubuntu's is *far* from the best, but that doesn't mean we should copy other people's only half successful attempts. We need to keep evolving our own interface, and make it better than anything else.

Written by Apiman the 10 May 09 at 19:35.

Although Ubuntu does a remarkable job supporting hardware and configuring the system, it's not unusual to face bugs that we wouldn't accept on a commercial OS. For example, on jaunty, I have to tap on brightness key about 50 times if I want to go from less to most brightness level. Intel graphic driver issues are not acceptable, my X hangs several times during a work day. I think polishing all these issues before releases and hardening support for devices such as HSDPA modems or printers are the things that makes Ubuntu being seeing as an easy desktop environment. In fact, when things work, Ubuntu gives you the best Plug and Play experience. In my opinion better than any other OS.

Although Ubuntu does a remarkable job supporting hardware and configuring the system, it's not unusual to face bugs that we wouldn't accept on a commercial OS. For example, on jaunty, I have to tap on brightness key about 50 times if I want to go from less to most brightness level. Intel graphic driver issues are not acceptable, my X hangs several times during a work day. I think polishing all these issues before releases and hardening support for devices such as HSDPA modems or printers are the things that makes Ubuntu being seeing as an easy desktop environment. In fact, when things work, Ubuntu gives you the best Plug and Play experience. In my opinion better than any other OS.

Written by Claymater the 14 May 09 at 02:17.

If ubuntu (linux) is all about "make it what you want" then why not give them 2 options like...

-Defult (how it is now)
-Single Layout (a mint like menu)

And let it be a option when they right click :)

If ubuntu (linux) is all about "make it what you want" then why not give them 2 options like... -Defult (how it is now) -Single Layout (a mint like menu) And let it be a option when they right click :)

Written by Alpha Uma the 17 May 09 at 12:36.

The default interface (with 2 panels) takes extra screen space: when you use a wide screen (quite common on modern laptops) you end up with a reduced vertical space. So:

1. Gnome panel should be optimized for vertical use
2. Be friendlier to users who wish to set a single panel instead of two
More about point #2: "Gnome Menu Bar" is too wide for a single panel. The alternative, "Gnome Main Menu", would be good, but it is buggy as it takes some seconds to open up.

So my idea is to keep the 3 menus of the main bar, but to do some tweaks too.

- The app menu is already better than Windows: everything is well catalogued, sorted, neat and clean, so I can easily find what I need. Window menus are rather messy to me.

- The "Places" menu text should be changed to just a folder icon or a separated applet: you will save space and make things cleaner.
Items order in this menu should be inverted if the panel is on the bottom, so you can quickly get your home folder (actually you have to move the cursor an half screen)

- The "System" menu text should be replaced as well, maybe by a tools/config icon.

This solution will save more space, while keeping the 3 menus idea, and the icons should be OK alongside of quicklaunch icons.

The default interface (with 2 panels) takes extra screen space: when you use a wide screen (quite common on modern laptops) you end up with a reduced vertical space. So: 1. Gnome panel should be optimized for vertical use 2. Be friendlier to users who wish to set a single panel instead of two More about point #2: "Gnome Menu Bar" is too wide for a single panel. The alternative, "Gnome Main Menu", would be good, but it is buggy as it takes some seconds to open up. So my idea is to keep the 3 menus of the main bar, but to do some tweaks too. - The app menu is already better than Windows: everything is well catalogued, sorted, neat and clean, so I can easily find what I need. Window menus are rather messy to me. - The "Places" menu text should be changed to just a folder icon or a separated applet: you will save space and make things cleaner. Items order in this menu should be inverted if the panel is on the bottom, so you can quickly get your home folder (actually you have to move the cursor an half screen) - The "System" menu text should be replaced as well, maybe by a tools/config icon. This solution will save more space, while keeping the 3 menus idea, and the icons should be OK alongside of quicklaunch icons.

Written by Abstaubaer the 24 May 09 at 10:45.

Only with time I started to accept ubuntu is the way it is and especially with the new releases I learned to love its own way. I support Solution #4 and #5 but I think we should still welcome windows or mac users in a better way and I remember the "desktop tour" that Windows asks you to make when you newly installed the system. Create an interactive tour introducing Ubuntu to new users, regarding the OS they come from.

Only with time I started to accept ubuntu is the way it is and especially with the new releases I learned to love its own way. I support Solution #4 and #5 but I think we should still welcome windows or mac users in a better way and I remember the "desktop tour" that Windows asks you to make when you newly installed the system. Create an interactive tour introducing Ubuntu to new users, regarding the OS they come from.

Written by CaptainLINUX the 26 May 09 at 18:24.

When I first installed ubuntu on my computer, it was a kinfof "shock" Like "What the heck am i supposed to do with this?" But after a day or two i was used to it.

What I think would work best, is that you could set different tool tips.(i think thats what they're called)
But the litte boxes that appear when hover over something.

Like when you hovered over Computer in places it would say
This works like "My Computer" in windows

Or when you hovered over Applications it would say
This is like the start button in windows

Or when you hovered over the system monitor it again would say

This is like the Task-Manager in windows.

This would probably be the best way, mixed with solution 9 to get the windows users ready for ubuntu. You could even do this for The Mac OS only with different tool-tips

When I first installed ubuntu on my computer, it was a kinfof "shock" Like "What the heck am i supposed to do with this?" But after a day or two i was used to it. What I think would work best, is that you could set different tool tips.(i think thats what they're called) But the litte boxes that appear when hover over something. Like when you hovered over Computer in places it would say This works like "My Computer" in windows Or when you hovered over Applications it would say This is like the start button in windows Or when you hovered over the system monitor it again would say This is like the Task-Manager in windows. This would probably be the best way, mixed with solution 9 to get the windows users ready for ubuntu. You could even do this for The Mac OS only with different tool-tips

Written by stepstools the 26 May 09 at 21:57.

I got to test Ubuntu on my grandpa's computer. I think if someone is not able to handle the different environment, when they ran the .ISO CD, they should have first ran the "Try Ubuntu" option first!

I got to test Ubuntu on my grandpa's computer. I think if someone is not able to handle the different environment, when they ran the .ISO CD, they should have first ran the "Try Ubuntu" option first!

Written by weblordpepe the 28 May 09 at 11:48.

Right click the toolbar, click 'Add to panel' and select 'Main Gnome Menu'.

That provides everything under the same button.
You should be able to implement a gnome-toolbar applet which is like a start menu quite easily by copying this applet.

Right click the toolbar, click 'Add to panel' and select 'Main Gnome Menu'. That provides everything under the same button. You should be able to implement a gnome-toolbar applet which is like a start menu quite easily by copying this applet.

Written by cdmdotnet the 31 May 09 at 08:25.

It might need a little further work but there is already a "start menu" look-a-like.
Personally I don't like it - I love gnome as it is - but my wife and mother both found http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Vista+Start+Menu+for+Gnome+Panel?con tent=71425 to be of great help to them in learning ubuntu.
Adding it to the repo is one thing, make it easily found is another thing.
A package that install the gnome panel applet and adds it to the current panel.

It might need a little further work but there is already a "start menu" look-a-like. Personally I don't like it - I love gnome as it is - but my wife and mother both found http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Vista+Start+Menu+for+Gnome+Panel?content=71425 to be of great help to them in learning ubuntu. Adding it to the repo is one thing, make it easily found is another thing. A package that install the gnome panel applet and adds it to the current panel.

Written by vincenzodentamaro the 3 Jun 09 at 07:22.

It's a solution for make portable programs and improve Linux software sharing.
The idea is 1 Program = 1 executable file.
No installation !
The goal is to allow easy exchange of software between people, which is now impossible on any Linux distros.

See here the main idea:
http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/20108/

It's a solution for make portable programs and improve Linux software sharing. The idea is 1 Program = 1 executable file. No installation ! The goal is to allow easy exchange of software between people, which is now impossible on any Linux distros. See here the main idea: http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/20108/

Written by azhar the 31 Oct 09 at 15:37.

Truth be told, for the majority of people, Linux distros is equal to CLI.
Now, we all know that's false... But, yet, the majority of people do think so...

You know, in my opinion.... I think when someone has a look at a Linux Distro(in that case Ubuntu), he should feel like he wants to embrace the free community at once. What I mean to say, is, that he should be soooo impressed by the background, the Toolbars' design, and the feel in general, that he wishes to go OpenSource almost instantly, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, this discriminate view against Linux Distros should disappear immediately in his mind.

Now, how do we achieve this??
Its all about the UI.
We should have glassy, and glossy toolbars. And, it should be in very vibrant and lively, and cool colours. It shouldn't be some dull, dark black, or I don't know what colour. It should appeal to the user. It should feel fresh! :)

Moreover, the icons should be stylishly designed. Very beautifully designed. Very trendy, and cool. Again, something that appeals to the user. And not some 2-D clunky and dull-looking icons.

The time has come to show people that the open-communtiy has great resources and talents! Its time to show people that we have taste, not only for stability, or security, even though these are essential components of an OS, but that we also have exquisite taste when it comes to the UI.

Truth be told, for the majority of people, Linux distros is equal to CLI. Now, we all know that's false... But, yet, the majority of people do think so... You know, in my opinion.... I think when someone has a look at a Linux Distro(in that case Ubuntu), he should feel like he wants to embrace the free community at once. What I mean to say, is, that he should be soooo impressed by the background, the Toolbars' design, and the feel in general, that he wishes to go OpenSource almost instantly, and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, this discriminate view against Linux Distros should disappear immediately in his mind. Now, how do we achieve this?? Its all about the UI. We should have glassy, and glossy toolbars. And, it should be in very vibrant and lively, and cool colours. It shouldn't be some dull, dark black, or I don't know what colour. It should appeal to the user. It should feel fresh! :) Moreover, the icons should be stylishly designed. Very beautifully designed. Very trendy, and cool. Again, something that appeals to the user. And not some 2-D clunky and dull-looking icons. The time has come to show people that the open-communtiy has great resources and talents! Its time to show people that we have taste, not only for stability, or security, even though these are essential components of an OS, but that we also have exquisite taste when it comes to the UI. From the moment the user log into his account, to the moment he logs out, he should feel he is in the best OS. He should be excited to explain to his other friends how cool and beautifully designed his OS is. Even the logon tone should be classy. In my opinion, of the best tones is the BOREALIS set. Come'on guys! Lets show to teh world that the OpenSource community has some great talents!! And has exquisite taste!

Written by Mirek2 the 19 Nov 09 at 18:16.

This may be a rewording of sorts to Solution 4, but what the heck.
Ubuntu needs a more well-thought-out UI. I use Xubuntu now, and, even though I tried having the top bar there, I customized it to (kind of) what it's like in Windows -- one bar on the bottom. And when you think about it, it makes a lot more sense: most screens are now very wide, so a lot can fit into a horizontal bar, especially when it can span several rows, when there's just one bar on the bottom, the Fitts law applies to the close button and tabs in Chrome (under Mac OS X, it applies to the menu bar, which is also a clever application of the law), quick access to files and applications really makes most sense as a search in one spot, ...
I'm not saying that the way Ubuntu does things is wrong and other OS's do it right, I'm saying that we need to examine the OS carefully and implement the cleverest and most comfortable solution.

This may be a rewording of sorts to Solution 4, but what the heck. Ubuntu needs a more well-thought-out UI. I use Xubuntu now, and, even though I tried having the top bar there, I customized it to (kind of) what it's like in Windows -- one bar on the bottom. And when you think about it, it makes a lot more sense: most screens are now very wide, so a lot can fit into a horizontal bar, especially when it can span several rows, when there's just one bar on the bottom, the Fitts law applies to the close button and tabs in Chrome (under Mac OS X, it applies to the menu bar, which is also a clever application of the law), quick access to files and applications really makes most sense as a search in one spot, ... I'm not saying that the way Ubuntu does things is wrong and other OS's do it right, I'm saying that we need to examine the OS carefully and implement the cleverest and most comfortable solution.

Written by smenjas the 29 Feb 08 at 01:34.

If an application needs my attention, it's task bar button should simply pulse so I can turn my attention to it when I'm ready. Pidgin does this; why not everything else?

If an application needs my attention, it's task bar button should simply pulse so I can turn my attention to it when I'm ready. Pidgin does this; why not everything else?

Written by smenjas the 5 Feb 09 at 09:59.

On Mac OS X, Growl provides a system-wide way to notify the user that something has happened without getting in the way. I'd very much like to see Ubuntu adopt something like that.

On Mac OS X, Growl provides a system-wide way to notify the user that something has happened without getting in the way. I'd very much like to see Ubuntu adopt something like that.

Written by runesvend the 29 Mar 09 at 17:40.

I'm imagining that pressing and holding a button (Control, Alt, or some other key of choice) while clicking on a program launcher icon in the panel, would make the window of the newly launched program appear _behind_ the currently active window. That way, I can quickly and easily press Alt+Tab to get to the newly opened application window when I wish to.

I'm imagining that pressing and holding a button (Control, Alt, or some other key of choice) while clicking on a program launcher icon in the panel, would make the window of the newly launched program appear _behind_ the currently active window. That way, I can quickly and easily press Alt+Tab to get to the newly opened application window when I wish to.

Written by MathUHenry the 9 Jul 09 at 18:09.

When a program is launched, it is granted the "active window" status. I would like programs to not be able to grant themselves the "active window" status. When another program is selected, the loading program is moved to the background and should be forced to stay there (until the user selects it). When I press ctrl alt d, I want it to minimize until I select it.

In short, don't let programs bring themselves to the front (even update manager). If a program MUST notify me of something, then I think the new notification system is the coolest/most-convenient-ever way to do it.

When a program is launched, it is granted the "active window" status. I would like programs to not be able to grant themselves the "active window" status. When another program is selected, the loading program is moved to the background and should be forced to stay there (until the user selects it). When I press ctrl alt d, I want it to minimize until I select it. In short, don't let programs bring themselves to the front (even update manager). If a program MUST notify me of something, then I think the new notification system is the coolest/most-convenient-ever way to do it.

Written by Murrquan the 28 Feb 08 at 14:42.

Create an attractive boot loader with grubgfx that requires minimal user input and does not scare away new users. If that doesn't work then use Fedora's Plymouth

Create an attractive boot loader with grubgfx that requires minimal user input and does not scare away new users. If that doesn't work then use Fedora's Plymouth

Written by vs8 the 14 Jan 09 at 15:59.

openSUSE and Fedora 10 feature more elaborate art than Ubuntu, I'm not talking about the colors they choose, because I like the Ubuntu colors, it's the art style.

One thing they got right is the boot up. Those distros boot very smooth and they look professional, Ubuntu looks rushed, plain and ugly.

I've seen Fedora boot, and the new plymouth thing rocks, Ubuntu should use it too. It's way better than the actual ugly usplash.

The other thing is the GDM, Ubuntu uses a very old GDM, which is slow. At least on my PC (AMD Phenon 9600 Quad Core, 4gb RAM). The new GDM is smoother, faster and it works fine.

In short, Ubuntu needs eye candy, from boot up to shut down it will attract more people, I guarantee it.

What is Plymouth?

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=fedora_plymouth&num=1

openSUSE and Fedora 10 feature more elaborate art than Ubuntu, I'm not talking about the colors they choose, because I like the Ubuntu colors, it's the art style. One thing they got right is the boot up. Those distros boot very smooth and they look professional, Ubuntu looks rushed, plain and ugly. I've seen Fedora boot, and the new plymouth thing rocks, Ubuntu should use it too. It's way better than the actual ugly usplash. The other thing is the GDM, Ubuntu uses a very old GDM, which is slow. At least on my PC (AMD Phenon 9600 Quad Core, 4gb RAM). The new GDM is smoother, faster and it works fine. In short, Ubuntu needs eye candy, from boot up to shut down it will attract more people, I guarantee it. What is Plymouth? http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=fedora_plymouth&num=1 Screen: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Image:Tours_Fedora10_012_Plymouth_Boot.png openSUSE art: http://www.opensuse.org/screenshots.php New GDM login screen: https://fedoraproject.org/w/uploads/9/94/Tours_Fedora10_018_Login_Screen.png Thank you.

Written by Felix-Valentine the 12 Jul 09 at 17:26.

to better the user experience, ubuntu should have an animated Splash Screen. a (mini Video) playing, showing the Ubuntu Logo and then a smooth overpass from the splash screen to the loging screen.

to better the user experience, ubuntu should have an animated Splash Screen. a (mini Video) playing, showing the Ubuntu Logo and then a smooth overpass from the splash screen to the loging screen.

Written by MattFinck21 the 21 Jun 09 at 07:18.

i was thinking that ubuntu team should design an default ubuntu grub backround for future releases..or atleast add them to the current ones. after all it would go nice after seeing the linux mint did that.

i was thinking that ubuntu team should design an default ubuntu grub backround for future releases..or atleast add them to the current ones. after all it would go nice after seeing the linux mint did that.

Written by Rodrigo the 12 Jul 09 at 15:31.

Let's stay with the black screen or maybe a screen, but just one to begin with, then with the use of a GUI (the user can download it from the servers) be able to change it without needing to go to the console.
Everybody likes to customize his machine sooner or later.

Let's stay with the black screen or maybe a screen, but just one to begin with, then with the use of a GUI (the user can download it from the servers) be able to change it without needing to go to the console. Everybody likes to customize his machine sooner or later.

Written by Eldmannen the 18 Mar 08 at 02:06.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #4981 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 #4981 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 raptor222 the 27 Oct 09 at 14:24.

When the file is cut (from the context menu or by pressing Ctrl-X) it should become semi opaque until the cut is aborted or the file is pasted.

When the file is cut (from the context menu or by pressing Ctrl-X) it should become semi opaque until the cut is aborted or the file is pasted.