Written by nerva the 4 Mar 08 at 17:40.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #3136 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 #3136 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 pierre.slamich@gmail.com the 18 Jan 09 at 12:52.

We already have a working application called GlobalMenu.
You can test it at: http://code.google.com/p/gnome2-globalmenu/

We already have a working application called GlobalMenu. You can test it at: http://code.google.com/p/gnome2-globalmenu/

Written by virsli100 the 24 Jan 09 at 15:59.

Rather than hiding this option you could switch easily between styles, Mac menubar or traditional panel. A simply right clicking on the panel and choosing GlobaMenu would be nice. And the same applies to fall back to normal panel.
Beyond that we could put a radio button option to choose from the 2 options to somewhere else like windows settings.

And prepare for other panel styles for future development that could be easily added the present 2 options!


To jump ahead Apple some plus feature. We could implement rules (something like in compiz for controlling windows location, transparency etc). When and what kind of windows may be exceptions where its menu still should be shown in its own window.

Rather than hiding this option you could switch easily between styles, Mac menubar or traditional panel. A simply right clicking on the panel and choosing GlobaMenu would be nice. And the same applies to fall back to normal panel. Beyond that we could put a radio button option to choose from the 2 options to somewhere else like windows settings. And prepare for other panel styles for future development that could be easily added the present 2 options! To jump ahead Apple some plus feature. We could implement rules (something like in compiz for controlling windows location, transparency etc). When and what kind of windows may be exceptions where its menu still should be shown in its own window.

Written by lejeunerandy the 29 Feb 08 at 10:37.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1230 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 #1230 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 DrG the 20 Nov 09 at 06:48.

See http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/22555/

Unlike the windows system restore application. This Solution (the first part, other than the 'merge' option) can work without error as per my experience. Not sure about the 'merge' option.

See http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/22555/ Unlike the windows system restore application. This Solution (the first part, other than the 'merge' option) can work without error as per my experience. Not sure about the 'merge' option.

Written by dustigroove the 18 Mar 08 at 03:21.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #4986 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 #4986 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 Lachu the 18 Sep 09 at 13:18.

SUDO should show information about it's parent, like name of process, path to it, pid and category(system or not system).

For example bash in interactive mode should be trusted tool, but script running by bash is untrusted.

SUDO can also show which command is performed.

SUDO should show information about it's parent, like name of process, path to it, pid and category(system or not system). For example bash in interactive mode should be trusted tool, but script running by bash is untrusted. SUDO can also show which command is performed.

Written by Alan Pope the 28 Feb 08 at 13:50.

A single unified tool should be provided which allows the user to connect to a network (or internet) via any supported method. It would also be useful to provide an extension to this tool to manage firewall rules and network connection sharing.

A single unified tool should be provided which allows the user to connect to a network (or internet) via any supported method. It would also be useful to provide an extension to this tool to manage firewall rules and network connection sharing.

Written by sanketmedhi the 30 Apr 09 at 13:52.

There should be a functionality in Network Manager to configure multiple IP addresses for the same network interface.

This is mainly to make the system more user friendly especially for non-technical users and in par with other systems.

There should be a functionality in Network Manager to configure multiple IP addresses for the same network interface. This is mainly to make the system more user friendly especially for non-technical users and in par with other systems.

Written by dbneeley the 28 Apr 09 at 04:57.

A simple, context-sensitive help file could explain what the various fields and options mean in simple terms so that new users can more quickly and accurately understand what they are being asked to do.

A simple, context-sensitive help file could explain what the various fields and options mean in simple terms so that new users can more quickly and accurately understand what they are being asked to do.

Written by neziric the 24 Apr 09 at 14:26.

It would be great if one could be connected to Internet using ppp0 and LAN using eth0 at the same time (or even eth0 and eth1, etc...).

It would be great if one could be connected to Internet using ppp0 and LAN using eth0 at the same time (or even eth0 and eth1, etc...).

Written by nickpick the 29 May 09 at 18:54.

Add a drop-down list (or another similar way) allowing the user to select a VPN network he wants to connect to automatically -once the connection with the specified, not just any, WiFi network- has been established.

Example:

+ Automatically connect to VPN...
-- none (default)
-- University_VPN_Example
-- Corporate_VPN_Example
-- Home_server_VPN-Example

Add a drop-down list (or another similar way) allowing the user to select a VPN network he wants to connect to automatically -once the connection with the specified, not just any, WiFi network- has been established. Example: + Automatically connect to VPN... -- none (default) -- University_VPN_Example -- Corporate_VPN_Example -- Home_server_VPN-Example

Written by timnwells the 4 Jun 09 at 03:51.

Allow network connections to be put into categories so services/shares can be enabled and disabled based on category. So that I can share directories and media at home but not work or public networks.

Allow network connections to be put into categories so services/shares can be enabled and disabled based on category. So that I can share directories and media at home but not work or public networks.

Written by timnwells the 4 Jun 09 at 03:54.

Make it easy to connect to and use the features of windows domains which are common in a lot of offices. Including authentication and shared directories.
Perhaps on the login screen detect the fact that the currently active network connection has a domain associated and allow authentication to that as an option.

Make it easy to connect to and use the features of windows domains which are common in a lot of offices. Including authentication and shared directories. Perhaps on the login screen detect the fact that the currently active network connection has a domain associated and allow authentication to that as an option.

Written by timnwells the 4 Jun 09 at 04:05.

Detect media shares on a network os independantly and allow for streaming from shared media sources such as windows media player/center or rhythmbox/amarok/totem/etc

Detect media shares on a network os independantly and allow for streaming from shared media sources such as windows media player/center or rhythmbox/amarok/totem/etc

Written by timnwells the 4 Jun 09 at 04:11.

Add the ability for ubuntu computers to participate in the new Windows 7 homegroups and have access to the functionality the "Homegroup" provides.

Add the ability for ubuntu computers to participate in the new Windows 7 homegroups and have access to the functionality the "Homegroup" provides.

Written by nq6 the 13 Aug 09 at 02:39.

#view the outline of the idea.



The new user can not share your internet with other computers or put two computers with Ubuntu in a network easily.

Below is the commands for the user to perform these tasks. This is not simple for a new user. Install packages, use the terminal, set the ip manually, type in the link of the Nautilus Ip of the other machine.

#commands to the two computers
sudo apt-get install samba system-config-samba

#commands to the computer that shares the Internet
sudo su
modprobe iptable_nat
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth1 -j MASQUERADE

#view the outline of the idea. <a href="http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8697/ubuntuidea.jpg" title="Ubuntu - Idea"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3814101109_c87414eda9.jpg" width="427" height="500" alt="Ubuntu - Idea" /></a> The new user can not share your internet with other computers or put two computers with Ubuntu in a network easily. Below is the commands for the user to perform these tasks. This is not simple for a new user. Install packages, use the terminal, set the ip manually, type in the link of the Nautilus Ip of the other machine. #commands to the two computers sudo apt-get install samba system-config-samba #commands to the computer that shares the Internet sudo su modprobe iptable_nat echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth1 -j MASQUERADE #command to view the other ubuntu in the network - the PC 1 sudo su ifconfig eth0 192.168.0.2 up smb://192.168.0.1/ #command to view the other ubuntu in the network - the PC 2 sudo su ifconfig eth0 192.168.0.1 up smb://192.168.0.2/ Who has two network devices, you want to share internet and create a network between two PCs, it has to be experienced and know many commands. This is not ideal. The Ubuntu aims to ease.

Written by pererik87 the 4 Jan 10 at 18:57.

I have two friends with the same name on their network "default". Every time i get to one of them i have some issues connecting. Please fix this.

I have two friends with the same name on their network "default". Every time i get to one of them i have some issues connecting. Please fix this.

Written by deadowl the 28 Mar 08 at 18:10.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #5944 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 #5944 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 markpersy the 10 Apr 08 at 11:29.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #6772 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 #6772 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 martinus the 14 Jan 09 at 14:53.

Just use http://martin.ankerl.com/2008/11/04/human-compact-themes-for-ubuntu-810/

Just use http://martin.ankerl.com/2008/11/04/human-compact-themes-for-ubuntu-810/

Written by tibasic the 7 Jun 09 at 18:34.

Like some people the biggest issue I had with Gnome was the oversized everything issue. Solution 2 improved my system more than expected. I propose that the theme is available on the next ubuntu by default. I always would rather have more options than less :)

Like some people the biggest issue I had with Gnome was the oversized everything issue. Solution 2 improved my system more than expected. I propose that the theme is available on the next ubuntu by default. I always would rather have more options than less :)

Written by _sebastian_ the 17 Jan 09 at 02:23.

How about a wizard (I think thats the right name according to gnome conventions...) which is run after first boot/login after installation.

This wizard could be a simple link hub to how-tos or a fully featured program (front end,gui) to do one or more of the following:

- install additional
-- fonts (for office)
-- cliparts
-- themes
- install programs
- add repositories
- set location for weather applet
- setup or migrate
-- IM profiles
-- users
-- network shares
-- ntp
-- WLAN (WEP2)
-- printer

How about a wizard (I think thats the right name according to gnome conventions...) which is run after first boot/login after installation. This wizard could be a simple link hub to how-tos or a fully featured program (front end,gui) to do one or more of the following: - install additional -- fonts (for office) -- cliparts -- themes - install programs - add repositories - set location for weather applet - setup or migrate -- IM profiles -- users -- network shares -- ntp -- WLAN (WEP2) -- printer and many more

Written by cheesehead the 17 Jan 09 at 14:20.

The system should figure out (or make a clever guess at) weather locations, ntp server, local network, internet access, printer, etc. instead of pestering non-technical users with technical questions.

The system should figure out (or make a clever guess at) weather locations, ntp server, local network, internet access, printer, etc. instead of pestering non-technical users with technical questions.

Written by _sebastian_ the 20 Feb 09 at 09:41.

Many good things could be linked with the information provided in the about me field, see idea 15083 for a few examples.

To make the "about me" more widely used it could be opened on first log in.

Many good things could be linked with the information provided in the about me field, see idea 15083 for a few examples. To make the "about me" more widely used it could be opened on first log in.

Written by Klau3 the 2 May 09 at 12:23.

First time Ubuntu boots a Dialog box should show up and ask the user if he would like to install proprietary software. If the decision was yes, these points should aper:

Install:
[ ] Microsoft fonts (Times New Roman...)
[ ] Video Codecs
[ ] Audio Codecs (including LAME)
[ ] Flash Player
[ ] Video Card driver

Average new users don't understand how to get these things working. My suggestion could prevent frustration and save time.

Maybe the pop up box could contain more informations like - “New to Ubuntu learn more etc.”....

First time Ubuntu boots a Dialog box should show up and ask the user if he would like to install proprietary software. If the decision was yes, these points should aper: Install: [ ] Microsoft fonts (Times New Roman...) [ ] Video Codecs [ ] Audio Codecs (including LAME) [ ] Flash Player [ ] Video Card driver Average new users don't understand how to get these things working. My suggestion could prevent frustration and save time. Maybe the pop up box could contain more informations like - “New to Ubuntu learn more etc.”....

Written by cyberix the 18 May 09 at 16:27.

I realize there is a problem with proprietary stuff, but the current direction seems scary too. Are we really going to offer the user a menu titled "The cool proprietary things that free software cannot provide you". This way we teach him to love those components over most of the system.

Maybe we should just automatically install the binary crap and make a menu titled "Evil stuff required to enable things" with easy removal options. And then warn the user that his system might break, if he removed the proprietary stuff as the monopolists wouldn't want him to do that.

I realize there is a problem with proprietary stuff, but the current direction seems scary too. Are we really going to offer the user a menu titled "The cool proprietary things that free software cannot provide you". This way we teach him to love those components over most of the system. Maybe we should just automatically install the binary crap and make a menu titled "Evil stuff required to enable things" with easy removal options. And then warn the user that his system might break, if he removed the proprietary stuff as the monopolists wouldn't want him to do that.

Written by Svargref the 9 Feb 10 at 19:00.

To save time, configure the system during installation

To save time, configure the system during installation <img src="http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/858/screenshot1ow.png">

Written by DavidONE the 29 Feb 08 at 14:37.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1442 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 #1442 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 jzaiden the 21 Mar 09 at 12:55.

Windows manager could remember size and location of the windows. A behavior regarding this matter would be that wen you close a window it must record position and size for the next time. It could be a check box in System->Preferences->Windows for enabling and disabling this feature. Thanks!

Windows manager could remember size and location of the windows. A behavior regarding this matter would be that wen you close a window it must record position and size for the next time. It could be a check box in System->Preferences->Windows for enabling and disabling this feature. Thanks!

Written by adamknox the 21 Dec 09 at 08:57.

This vote box ought to be visually different from the solution vote boxes.

The statistics from this box ought to have a direct impact on a sorting field for ideas labelled "community importance"

This vote box ought to be visually different from the solution vote boxes. The statistics from this box ought to have a direct impact on a sorting field for ideas labelled "community importance"

Written by deepwalkercr the 30 Dec 09 at 05:02.

Every "problem" should have the automatic solution "Other Solution/I Do Not agree with the proposed solutions/None of the Above"

Then, assuming (as we are in the question!!) that you cannot be bothered/cannot think of a solution that solves the issues you have with the current solutions, you could be automatically notified if another solution is proposed to the problem in question.

Thusly, one is registering interest about the problem whilst simultaneously providing a mechanism to promote a killer instinct hill climb to a workable solution.

For example, a large number of people voting for the "make another solution" solution would indicate a high whuffy for solving the problem satisfactorily and this provide the stimulus necessary to do so.

The only issue I can think with this, is what to do with the vote cast to the "None of the Above" solution... It would be most useful to remove it if the user votes on any other existing solution, in terms of statistics. It is perfectly possible to analyse this into the statistics in the back end. I just wonder about doing it immedittelly in the javascript.

Every "problem" should have the automatic solution "Other Solution/I Do Not agree with the proposed solutions/None of the Above" Then, assuming (as we are in the question!!) that you cannot be bothered/cannot think of a solution that solves the issues you have with the current solutions, you could be automatically notified if another solution is proposed to the problem in question. Thusly, one is registering interest about the problem whilst simultaneously providing a mechanism to promote a killer instinct hill climb to a workable solution. For example, a large number of people voting for the "make another solution" solution would indicate a high whuffy for solving the problem satisfactorily and this provide the stimulus necessary to do so. The only issue I can think with this, is what to do with the vote cast to the "None of the Above" solution... It would be most useful to remove it if the user votes on any other existing solution, in terms of statistics. It is perfectly possible to analyse this into the statistics in the back end. I just wonder about doing it immedittelly in the javascript.

Written by deepwalkercr the 30 Dec 09 at 05:12.

Please note that by voting for this solution you are requesting to be emailed if new solutions are created for this problem/idea

<Automatically generated solution> Please note that by voting for this solution you are requesting to be emailed if new solutions are created for this problem/idea

Written by adamknox the 30 Jan 10 at 02:32.

Instead of just "voting" that the problem is important there could be a starring system. 1 star denotes that the problem is not very pressing to the voter, 5 stars denotes very important.

Instead of just "voting" that the problem is important there could be a starring system. 1 star denotes that the problem is not very pressing to the voter, 5 stars denotes very important.

Written by aysiu the 28 Feb 08 at 18:53.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #142 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 #142 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!