Written by gabim the 28 Feb 08 at 14:43. Category: Internet & Networking.
Related to: Nothing/Others.
Implemented
It would be useful to create a graphical user interface for the new ufw (Uncomplicated Firewall) in Ubuntu. Would be useful to make every new release with an enabled firewall by default and with this graphical firewall utility also.
Developer comments
Gufw, a graphical frontend for ufw, is now on the Intrepid repository!
Written by tighem the 28 Feb 08 at 17:24. Category: System.
Related to: Nothing/Others.
New
Bluetooth support is still a mixed bag in ubuntu. Ubuntu needs to do a better job of making sure bluetooth devices work with the operating system. Headsets are still an arcane science and Nautilus still can't browse a BT device.
Written by jsmidt the 28 Feb 08 at 16:49. Category: Others.
Related to: Nothing/Others.
In development
Ubuntu needs to go green. Powertop, Lesswatts and other tools have finally hit the Linux scene to pave the way for better power management. It needs to be said, "if you want your battery to last longest, or have your energy bill be the lowest, you better use Ubuntu Linux."
Written by Alan Pope the 28 Feb 08 at 13:50. Category: Internet & Networking.
Related to: Nothing/Others.
New
At the moment it's possible to manage traditional wired and WiFi connections using Network Manager. To connect via a modem, a 3G/GPRS card, over bluetooth to a cell phone or via USB to another device requires that the user installs extra packages, and does a fair amount of configuration that isn't found in Network Manager.
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.