Written by erikannen the 31 Mar 11 at 17:41.

A simple transition (fading, dissolving or wiping, lasting no more than a second or so) from login to desktop would reduce the visual contrast between the two.

Idea #7188 addresses this in a somewhat different way. I feel that it still deserves mention, however.

http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/7188/

A simple transition (fading, dissolving or wiping, lasting no more than a second or so) from login to desktop would reduce the visual contrast between the two. Idea #7188 addresses this in a somewhat different way. I feel that it still deserves mention, however. http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/7188/

Written by MeanEYE the 1 Apr 11 at 20:00.

Same as solution #1 but with a different behavior. Upon selecting user from login dialog background should fade into user selected background that moment.

This provides user with visual feedback of selection. Also, background transition would occur before session loading ensuring transition is done smoothly.

Same as solution #1 but with a different behavior. Upon selecting user from login dialog background should fade into user selected background that moment. This provides user with visual feedback of selection. Also, background transition would occur before session loading ensuring transition is done smoothly.

Written by Anjar the 5 Apr 11 at 13:01.

Same as solution #2, but using the users login-picture (?) as background. When login in, fade into the users background.

Same as solution #2, but using the users login-picture (?) as background. When login in, fade into the users background.

Written by Townley89 the 7 Apr 11 at 15:37.

If they can change the back image of the background screen, they can either set it to be the same as their desktop (seemless transition) or if their desktop wouldn't make an appealing login screen, they can set it for similar colors that would then, in conjunction with solution 1, allow for a perfect transition.

If they can change the back image of the background screen, they can either set it to be the same as their desktop (seemless transition) or if their desktop wouldn't make an appealing login screen, they can set it for similar colors that would then, in conjunction with solution 1, allow for a perfect transition.

Written by th3pr0ph3t the 25 Apr 11 at 02:44.

For example, in the login screen you click or select user Anna, by the time you're prompted for the password, her desktop background is already visible.

If you don't want this to happen, access to the file should be only for the owner, for example:
-rw------- hotchick.png

For example, in the login screen you click or select user Anna, by the time you're prompted for the password, her desktop background is already visible. If you don't want this to happen, access to the file should be only for the owner, for example: -rw------- hotchick.png

Written by woodroof the 12 Mar 11 at 16:54.

Maybe different title color or different picture instead of circle in left side.

Maybe different title color or different picture instead of circle in left side.

Written by PaoloRotolo the 21 Mar 11 at 15:35.

Change the title of the window as "Sudo desktop" or "Sudo home".

Change the title of the window as "Sudo desktop" or "Sudo home".

Written by rockachu2 the 2 Apr 11 at 19:01.

You cold change the color of the window title, and add a tag to the end of the window : ' -- Priveledged'

You cold change the color of the window title, and add a tag to the end of the window : ' -- Priveledged'

Written by clonejo the 7 Apr 11 at 18:22.

Recolor the window borders (including title bar) to red or a black-yellow striped texture.

Recolor the window borders (including title bar) to red or a black-yellow striped texture.

Written by EdSantilli the 8 Apr 11 at 22:08.

Perhaps a watermark in the windows content would do the trick. For example, it can be placed in the top right corner of the window's content so that it is easily noticeable by the user yet less obtrusive than a complete change in the theme's color.

For the nerds: Unless the user likes using #888888 for their workspace (which can be handled as a special case), a watermark made with a 90% identity + 10% XOR map of the original colors would work using any theme at all.

Perhaps a watermark in the windows content would do the trick. For example, it can be placed in the top right corner of the window's content so that it is easily noticeable by the user yet less obtrusive than a complete change in the theme's color. For the nerds: Unless the user likes using #888888 for their workspace (which can be handled as a special case), a watermark made with a 90% identity + 10% XOR map of the original colors would work using any theme at all.

Written by turbolad the 24 Mar 11 at 18:02.

A menu option or an entry next to Ubuntu Software Centre/Center that reads "About Ubuntu..." and when it's clicked on, a window appears with the Ubuntu version and basic system information (not in-depth), e.g. 32-bit or 64-bit, Linux kernel version, number of CPU's, total amount of RAM, computer name and free disk space.

That would give users enough basic information, but without being superfluous.

A menu option or an entry next to Ubuntu Software Centre/Center that reads "About Ubuntu..." and when it's clicked on, a window appears with the Ubuntu version and basic system information (not in-depth), e.g. 32-bit or 64-bit, Linux kernel version, number of CPU's, total amount of RAM, computer name and free disk space. That would give users enough basic information, but without being superfluous.

Written by Akerbos the 25 Mar 11 at 01:19.

`uname -a` already outputs that the running Linux is a Ubuntu. Version number should be included.

`uname -a` already outputs that the running Linux is a Ubuntu. Version number should be included.

Written by Dojan the 25 Mar 11 at 08:54.

There is already a System>About Ubuntu menu item, use and expand that for more comprehensive display of version number, 32/64 bit, desktop/notebook, maybe even Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu/Edubutnu, last uptate, kernel version etc.

Newbies should not have to use the terminal more than necessary! This could also be convenient for more experienced users if you get to an unfamiliar computer at a university/internet café/friends/whatever and just quickly want to check the computer out without opening/without access to a terminal.

There is already a System>About Ubuntu menu item, use and expand that for more comprehensive display of version number, 32/64 bit, desktop/notebook, maybe even Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu/Edubutnu, last uptate, kernel version etc. Newbies should not have to use the terminal more than necessary! This could also be convenient for more experienced users if you get to an unfamiliar computer at a university/internet café/friends/whatever and just quickly want to check the computer out without opening/without access to a terminal.

Written by ginjaninja405 the 25 Mar 11 at 13:43.

Make it more obvious, but putting it as a button option at the bottom of the Unity Dash, having system settings and the shutdown/restart/log out/lock screen buttons there could be beneficial too.

Make it more obvious, but putting it as a button option at the bottom of the Unity Dash, having system settings and the shutdown/restart/log out/lock screen buttons there could be beneficial too.

Written by warddr the 3 Apr 11 at 00:23.

The title is explaining it all.

The title is explaining it all.

Written by raghaven the 6 Apr 11 at 06:56.

The SystemMonitor utility under
System->Administration->System Monitor(the "System" tab) does this part.

So, we can just ask users to check it.

The SystemMonitor utility under System->Administration->System Monitor(the "System" tab) does this part. So, we can just ask users to check it.

Written by hexatron the 7 Apr 11 at 01:14.

when someone puts their mouse over the ubuntu logo on the unity panel you could have a tooltip pop up and say "Ubuntu [version]" like "Ubuntu 11.04".

when someone puts their mouse over the ubuntu logo on the unity panel you could have a tooltip pop up and say "Ubuntu [version]" like "Ubuntu 11.04".

Written by hexatron the 7 Apr 11 at 01:19.

title says it all. just dont be obnoxious about it.

title says it all. just dont be obnoxious about it.

Written by anyedge the 18 Apr 11 at 02:39.

When you go into the Applications launcher in Unity, you can type "ab" and immediately "About Me" pops up as one of the search results.

Why not allow "About Ubuntu" to pop up as one of the results if someone types in "about" or "ubuntu"?

That would be the easiest/least intrusive of all the methods.

When you go into the Applications launcher in Unity, you can type "ab" and immediately "About Me" pops up as one of the search results. Why not allow "About Ubuntu" to pop up as one of the results if someone types in "about" or "ubuntu"? That would be the easiest/least intrusive of all the methods.

Written by KuriKai the 21 Apr 11 at 21:47.

the shortcut "gnome-system-monitor -s"
will open the system monitor on the system tab, which will show the version of ubuntu all someone needsto do is create an application shortcut called "about Ubuntu that runs the command "gnome-system-monitor -s"

the shortcut "gnome-system-monitor -s" will open the system monitor on the system tab, which will show the version of ubuntu all someone needsto do is create an application shortcut called "about Ubuntu that runs the command "gnome-system-monitor -s"

Written by benjamin.schaefer the 14 Mar 11 at 20:23.

as simple as it can be...

as simple as it can be...

Written by lilezek the 3 Apr 11 at 01:56.

Just change color of the slider, but let it enabled.

Just change color of the slider, but let it enabled.

Written by aruseni the 27 Mar 11 at 19:18.

For example, add a button for doing it. I think, it is even much more important than a feature to leave a message to the user, as he or she would be much more glad if you shut down the computer correctly when it’s required (and not turn it off using the button).

I also think that this feature won’t decrease the security, because if you have physical access to to the computer, you can turn it off anyway (okay, except some very rare cases — but we can add a feature to hide this button from the lock screen), and the regular shutdown performed from the OS is much better.

For example, add a button for doing it. I think, it is even much more important than a feature to leave a message to the user, as he or she would be much more glad if you shut down the computer correctly when it’s required (and not turn it off using the button). I also think that this feature won’t decrease the security, because if you have physical access to to the computer, you can turn it off anyway (okay, except some very rare cases — but we can add a feature to hide this button from the lock screen), and the regular shutdown performed from the OS is much better.

Written by Ssdg the 27 Mar 11 at 21:53.

Because you can always lock your screen with unsaved documents, temporary downloaded files open or anything, a shutdown should never happen without your consent unless the power is cut.

Because you can always lock your screen with unsaved documents, temporary downloaded files open or anything, a shutdown should never happen without your consent unless the power is cut.

Written by ginjaninja405 the 27 Mar 11 at 23:16.

Basically, have a mode where you can save the current state of programs behind the password, basically a hibernation, specifically tailored to preserving all programs exactly as they are and having the computer turn off completely. This way you save power, and the documents.

Basically, have a mode where you can save the current state of programs behind the password, basically a hibernation, specifically tailored to preserving all programs exactly as they are and having the computer turn off completely. This way you save power, and the documents.

Written by rockachu2 the 2 Apr 11 at 19:13.

Three things:

1. Ubuntu should warn when turning off if somebody is logged in.
2. Change the 'switch user' button to a large back button that says 'User screen' or whatever
3. give an option in the system preferences to prevent users from forcing anyone else to log out.

Three things: 1. Ubuntu should warn when turning off if somebody is logged in. 2. Change the 'switch user' button to a large back button that says 'User screen' or whatever 3. give an option in the system preferences to prevent users from forcing anyone else to log out.

Written by neo_aryan the 21 Mar 11 at 09:49.

Password is entered manually the first time. Password is kept securely throughout session.

Password is entered manually the first time. Password is kept securely throughout session.

Written by komputes the 22 Mar 11 at 22:29.

Password is entered manually the first time. Password is kept securely until Software Center is closed.

Password is entered manually the first time. Password is kept securely until Software Center is closed.

Written by komputes the 22 Mar 11 at 22:36.

Not all users are alike and some may have different needs than others. Allowing users to specify their security preferences will allow users to set the software-center behaviour to a password timeout value, entire session or for when software-center is open.

Solution #3 recommends we allow users to specify their policykit authentication preferences. The "Authorizations" utility in previous releases of Ubuntu used give the ability to do just this. It has not been maintained and apparently does not work with current versions of policykit.

No equivalent to polkit-gnome-authorization in policykit-1-gnome
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/policykit-gnome/+bug/443265

Not all users are alike and some may have different needs than others. Allowing users to specify their security preferences will allow users to set the software-center behaviour to a password timeout value, entire session or for when software-center is open. Solution #3 recommends we allow users to specify their policykit authentication preferences. The "Authorizations" utility in previous releases of Ubuntu used give the ability to do just this. It has not been maintained and apparently does not work with current versions of policykit. No equivalent to polkit-gnome-authorization in policykit-1-gnome https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/policykit-gnome/+bug/443265

Written by crantisz the 21 Mar 11 at 22:32.

Do not allow making thumbnails if there isn't enough free memory

Do not allow making thumbnails if there isn't enough free memory

Written by komputes the 22 Mar 11 at 21:17.

Do not allow making thumbnails if the CPU is heavily used. A threshold (example 50%) should be configurable.

Do not allow making thumbnails if the CPU is heavily used. A threshold (example 50%) should be configurable.

Written by komputes the 22 Mar 11 at 21:23.

Don't create thumbnails for items that are not being viewed in nautilus. Wait until user scrolls down to create those thumbnails.

Don't create thumbnails for items that are not being viewed in nautilus. Wait until user scrolls down to create those thumbnails.

Written by ginjaninja405 the 25 Mar 11 at 13:12.

Things like Thumbnail loading for large files should be switched off by default for computers with low specifications. The option to turn it on should ALWAYS be available, but not immediately turned on. This could apply to other features too, and can be determined by a smart analysis of the system's hardware.

Things like Thumbnail loading for large files should be switched off by default for computers with low specifications. The option to turn it on should ALWAYS be available, but not immediately turned on. This could apply to other features too, and can be determined by a smart analysis of the system's hardware.

Written by Felitaur the 28 Mar 11 at 02:34.

Thumbnails are also insecure, because item could contain exploits for thumbnailer. It's not a problem currently, because, particular systems are relatively rare, but it also would make loading list of files faster. And custom icons is not particularly useful in list view, because icons is too small anyway
So, custom icons should be disabled by default for nautilus list view, and also it should be default because, it show more information about files and also more secure if custom icons is turned off for the mode

Thumbnails are also insecure, because item could contain exploits for thumbnailer. It's not a problem currently, because, particular systems are relatively rare, but it also would make loading list of files faster. And custom icons is not particularly useful in list view, because icons is too small anyway So, custom icons should be disabled by default for nautilus list view, and also it should be default because, it show more information about files and also more secure if custom icons is turned off for the mode

Written by raghaven the 6 Apr 11 at 07:05.

We can add it as effect into the Extra effects in Appearance->Visual Effects.

We can add it as effect into the Extra effects in Appearance->Visual Effects.

Written by grofaty the 18 Mar 11 at 07:24.

It would be nice if there is something like hotel stars for PPAs. This statuses should be added by trusted people.

It would be nice if there is something like hotel stars for PPAs. This statuses should be added by trusted people.

Written by grofaty the 18 Mar 11 at 07:26.

Instead of adding stars just add "trusted" or "not verified" statuses for PPAs. This statuses should also be done by trusted people.

Instead of adding stars just add "trusted" or "not verified" statuses for PPAs. This statuses should also be done by trusted people.

Written by punch the 20 Mar 11 at 09:25.

At least it should be mandatory for PPA repository keeper to provide information about who she/he is. I mean a link to a program's site where user can find and verify information about the authors of the program and about who maintains their PPA repository. It would prevent third party unauthorized persons from running PPA repository.
For example there is no information about Rickard Närström on Clemetine web site and I don't know this person. Why should I trust him? Anyway, it should be easy to find and verify information.
https://launchpad.net/~riccetn/+archive/clementine
And Launchpad team should check if this information is provided before giving PPA key.

There should also be a clear information on every launchpad repository site about what its status really mean and what is the danger. I mean there should be a better description.
For example here is really clear explanation what untrusted PPA - really mean.
https://answers.launchpad.net/launchpad/+question/141780

At least it should be mandatory for PPA repository keeper to provide information about who she/he is. I mean a link to a program's site where user can find and verify information about the authors of the program and about who maintains their PPA repository. It would prevent third party unauthorized persons from running PPA repository. For example there is no information about Rickard Närström on Clemetine web site and I don't know this person. Why should I trust him? Anyway, it should be easy to find and verify information. https://launchpad.net/~riccetn/+archive/clementine And Launchpad team should check if this information is provided before giving PPA key. There should also be a clear information on every launchpad repository site about what its status really mean and what is the danger. I mean there should be a better description. For example here is really clear explanation what untrusted PPA - really mean. https://answers.launchpad.net/launchpad/+question/141780

Written by punch the 20 Mar 11 at 09:34.

There should also be a clear information on every launchpad repository site about what its status really mean and what is the danger. I mean there should be a better description.
For example here is really clear explanation what untrusted PPA - really mean.
https://answers.launchpad.net/launchpad/+question/141780

I've just thought it should be additional (separate) solution and I could edit Solution #3.

There should also be a clear information on every launchpad repository site about what its status really mean and what is the danger. I mean there should be a better description. For example here is really clear explanation what untrusted PPA - really mean. https://answers.launchpad.net/launchpad/+question/141780 I've just thought it should be additional (separate) solution and I could edit Solution #3.

Written by ivo000 the 7 Mar 11 at 21:07.

By adding a web-based Ubuntu Software Center provides Windows users more choices if he is really worth it to migrate to Ubuntu!

By publishing a Web-based Software Center Ubuntu objavljivaju the information that the software is added to the Ubuntu Software Center.

Web-based Ubuntu Software Center provides information only about the added software, but no download link, because if it wants to install software, you will install Ubuntu!

By adding a web-based Ubuntu Software Center provides Windows users more choices if he is really worth it to migrate to Ubuntu! By publishing a Web-based Software Center Ubuntu objavljivaju the information that the software is added to the Ubuntu Software Center. Web-based Ubuntu Software Center provides information only about the added software, but no download link, because if it wants to install software, you will install Ubuntu!

Written by mystro256 the 8 Mar 11 at 01:06.

Advertise more available applications on Ubuntu's website to entice more people to download/buy/use it, because it's the all the applications that make Linux so good, not just the operating system itself.

Advertise more available applications on Ubuntu's website to entice more people to download/buy/use it, because it's the all the applications that make Linux so good, not just the operating system itself.

Written by komputes the 16 Mar 11 at 22:37.

Solution #2 + Link Application summary to documentation on the Ubuntu Wiki

Solution #2 + Link Application summary to documentation on the Ubuntu Wiki

Written by punch the 20 Mar 11 at 09:41.

Integrating Software Center with Launchpad(Mockup)
www.techdrivein.com/2011/03/integrating-software-center-with.html

Integrating Software Center with Launchpad(Mockup) www.techdrivein.com/2011/03/integrating-software-center-with.html

Written by mydoghasworms the 26 Mar 11 at 08:44.

Canonical can buy some advertising space and use the same channels as Microsoft does to try and reach the same segment of the market.

Canonical can buy some advertising space and use the same channels as Microsoft does to try and reach the same segment of the market.

Written by mydoghasworms the 26 Mar 11 at 18:02.

Wouldn't it be great if we could counter the current "Genuine Windows 7" campaign with something like "Genuine Linux" or "Genuine Linux - 100% Free"?

They could use ads that take on or address slogans by Microsoft, e.g. the current "Genuine Windows 7" campaign with something like "Genuine Linux - 100% Free". The Ubuntu logo should of course be prominently featured.

Wouldn't it be great if we could counter the current "Genuine Windows 7" campaign with something like "Genuine Linux" or "Genuine Linux - 100% Free"? They could use ads that take on or address slogans by Microsoft, e.g. the current "Genuine Windows 7" campaign with something like "Genuine Linux - 100% Free". The Ubuntu logo should of course be prominently featured.

Written by Felitaur the 28 Mar 11 at 02:15.

There is some campaigns about «why legal software is better».
It mostly contain from false statements, like about it's more protected from virii, while it's still same proprietary system with all their bugs and misfeatures.

It can be opposed by campaigns about software which is still legal, but Free, which is really better than proprietary. e.g. "With Free software, you control your computer, with proprietary software, big brother controls you", about security and so on.

There is some campaigns about «why legal software is better». It mostly contain from false statements, like about it's more protected from virii, while it's still same proprietary system with all their bugs and misfeatures. It can be opposed by campaigns about software which is still legal, but Free, which is really better than proprietary. e.g. "With Free software, you control your computer, with proprietary software, big brother controls you", about security and so on.

Written by bawlaw the 30 Mar 11 at 03:23.

motivate the community through competitions to develop good publicity. We can use some tool like Brainstorm and canonical could reward the winner and publish the advertisement.

motivate the community through competitions to develop good publicity. We can use some tool like Brainstorm and canonical could reward the winner and publish the advertisement.

Written by krisdouglas the 4 Apr 11 at 12:41.

Simple advertising which generates curiosity about Ubuntu, no point blasting them full of information.

Simple advertising which generates curiosity about Ubuntu, no point blasting them full of information.

Written by konradmb the 8 Apr 11 at 17:25.

Improve it by doing [Month|Week|Day] of [bug fixing|fixing bugs that lasts for more than x years|implementing x|etc]. It is not ready for primetime. For example delta deb (like Fedora presto) "implementation" lasts from 2008.

Improve it by doing [Month|Week|Day] of [bug fixing|fixing bugs that lasts for more than x years|implementing x|etc]. It is not ready for primetime. For example delta deb (like Fedora presto) "implementation" lasts from 2008.

Written by bigthinker the 14 Apr 11 at 05:12.

First we must evaluate the claimed issue

"Counter Microsoft's Marketing Campaigns"

The original poster didn't address why they want to counter the marketing campaigns so we must assume they are wanting to increase the user base of ubuntu linux.

I would like to see some marketing and advertisements regarding ubuntu and linux in general. But to truly compete we should be working for strong relationships with business's that can push linux to the top. This is were M$ beats us, and is why we struggle to obtain the mass user base you and the other corporate interests desire.

Where should we start. There are two pathways to success here.

1.Students. Currently the majority of students use laptops, but their class's require M$ based software, most of the cd's included in the textbooks require M$, and there is very little knowledge of linux from the faculty. So we need to focus not really on the students, but the material that is being taught and the text books that include the cd's of proprietary software requiring M$.

2.Manufacturer's. We need some large pc manufacturers to include dual boot options by default, and to sell ubuntu based pcs. We also need computer part manufacturers to include information on their packaging related to linux. Currently this is very rare even though the list of compatible equipment is huge. It would also be nice to have just a hand full of major retailers carry Ubuntu install cd's. Walmart and bestbuy would do the trick.

First we must evaluate the claimed issue "Counter Microsoft's Marketing Campaigns" The original poster didn't address why they want to counter the marketing campaigns so we must assume they are wanting to increase the user base of ubuntu linux. I would like to see some marketing and advertisements regarding ubuntu and linux in general. But to truly compete we should be working for strong relationships with business's that can push linux to the top. This is were M$ beats us, and is why we struggle to obtain the mass user base you and the other corporate interests desire. Where should we start. There are two pathways to success here. 1.Students. Currently the majority of students use laptops, but their class's require M$ based software, most of the cd's included in the textbooks require M$, and there is very little knowledge of linux from the faculty. So we need to focus not really on the students, but the material that is being taught and the text books that include the cd's of proprietary software requiring M$. 2.Manufacturer's. We need some large pc manufacturers to include dual boot options by default, and to sell ubuntu based pcs. We also need computer part manufacturers to include information on their packaging related to linux. Currently this is very rare even though the list of compatible equipment is huge. It would also be nice to have just a hand full of major retailers carry Ubuntu install cd's. Walmart and bestbuy would do the trick.

Written by danielerbe the 18 Apr 11 at 15:39.

Advertise each new release as completely new. even if just for the shock value of it being (to a lot of people) a completely new OS, it may only work once because after that it becomes reasonably well known people will know its not new...but now is a good time while unity in comparison to gnome 2, windows and OS X it is a very new idea in OS UI design

Advertise each new release as completely new. even if just for the shock value of it being (to a lot of people) a completely new OS, it may only work once because after that it becomes reasonably well known people will know its not new...but now is a good time while unity in comparison to gnome 2, windows and OS X it is a very new idea in OS UI design