Written by ubby the 26 Jun 09 at 10:14.

This will make Gimp, Inkscape and Scribus better to compete with the Adobe Creative Suite.
Because of a unified look and feel it will be easier to work with the programs.

To accomplish this the developers of the programs need to work together.
Maybe the developers can get help from universities who are working with graphic software.

This will make Gimp, Inkscape and Scribus better to compete with the Adobe Creative Suite. Because of a unified look and feel it will be easier to work with the programs. To accomplish this the developers of the programs need to work together. Maybe the developers can get help from universities who are working with graphic software.

Written by carvao the 26 Jun 09 at 15:45.

A software composed by different modules: a viewer, bitmap editor, vector editor, desktop publishing, web creator, and so on. The user chooses which modules wants to install or use by the time he/she opens a file or creates a new project.

A software composed by different modules: a viewer, bitmap editor, vector editor, desktop publishing, web creator, and so on. The user chooses which modules wants to install or use by the time he/she opens a file or creates a new project.

Written by Darwin Survivor the 26 Jun 09 at 20:09.

I'm not sure if one already exists, so bear with me.

One of the problems I believe is keeping programs from unifying is the lack of a recommended UI design. People start making projects and just throw buttons at it whenever they need a new feature. Over time the layout becomes caotic and a huge mess, so the project enters a "fix-it" stage where the UI is redone and made more functional.

The problem is that each project is doing this individually and only taking small hints from other projects. If there were a simple, elegant and extendable layout and scheme for gnome, or linux for that matter, it would help the projects in the "fix-it" stage to evolve into having similarly designed UIs.

What we need is that simple, elegant yet extensible layout design and a group of people (or projects) to start pushing it.

I'm not sure if one already exists, so bear with me. One of the problems I believe is keeping programs from unifying is the lack of a recommended UI design. People start making projects and just throw buttons at it whenever they need a new feature. Over time the layout becomes caotic and a huge mess, so the project enters a "fix-it" stage where the UI is redone and made more functional. The problem is that each project is doing this individually and only taking small hints from other projects. If there were a simple, elegant and extendable layout and scheme for gnome, or linux for that matter, it would help the projects in the "fix-it" stage to evolve into having similarly designed UIs. What we need is that simple, elegant yet extensible layout design and a group of people (or projects) to start pushing it.

Written by ethana2 the 28 Jun 09 at 23:35.

When you have a large screen with a scribus or inkscape window maximized, a menu bar that's not on the top screen edge becomes inconvenient. While ubuntu isn't likely to default to a global menu for a variety of reasons, it's a crucial part of the professional workflow --ask any graphic designer who uses a Mac Pro with a Cinema display.

When you have a large screen with a scribus or inkscape window maximized, a menu bar that's not on the top screen edge becomes inconvenient. While ubuntu isn't likely to default to a global menu for a variety of reasons, it's a crucial part of the professional workflow --ask any graphic designer who uses a Mac Pro with a Cinema display.

Written by cyberix the 7 Jul 09 at 19:46.

Bring core developers of Gimp, Inkscape, Scribus, and maybe some OpenOffice folks physically into the same room to discus the matter.

Bring core developers of Gimp, Inkscape, Scribus, and maybe some OpenOffice folks physically into the same room to discus the matter.

Written by ethana2 the 9 Jul 09 at 07:56.

for dialog use by inkscape, gimp, and other applications. Few end users use tiling window managers on their desktops, but GIMP developers seem to expect them to. Speaking as an xmonad user, this is ridiculous.

for dialog use by inkscape, gimp, and other applications. Few end users use tiling window managers on their desktops, but GIMP developers seem to expect them to. Speaking as an xmonad user, this is ridiculous.

Written by hellocatfood the 14 Jul 09 at 00:00.

I like each of the applications individually but it's a pain having to learn and remember a different set of keyboard shortcuts all of the time.

Adding an option to overwrite the keyboard shortcut for common tools (move, eyedropper, paint bucket etc) with a unified set would be very useful.

I like each of the applications individually but it's a pain having to learn and remember a different set of keyboard shortcuts all of the time. Adding an option to overwrite the keyboard shortcut for common tools (move, eyedropper, paint bucket etc) with a unified set would be very useful.

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 SPM the 2 Aug 09 at 11:33.

The syncronization would be achieved by pushing package selection to the server after synaptic or apt completes, and using rsync for the rest. The home directory, and /etc directory that are backed up should be stored in an encrypted form (encrypted using the local machine administrative user password which should not be stored on the Canonical or Amazon website. There should be some indication to the user of the machine that it is being backed up or synchronized to the Internet so that the system cannot be set up to surreptitiously capture data by a third party who would register on the website and use the service as a trojan without the knowledge of the desktop's Ubuntu administrative user. The encryption of personal data also ensures privacy of personal data from the corporate system administrator (which a lot of managers would want). If individual files and directories are required to be backed up unencrypted to guard against loss of the local machine's administrative password, the an additional unencrypted rsync backup can be specified for those specific files and directories, and/or for all files in the /etc directory and /home directory files that are readable by "others".

The Canonical service which would not involve storing huge amounts of data as it would only include configuration and package data would not cost much, and the information on package use and customer base would probably pay for itself. Hence it should be viable to offer it free to registered users. In addition, data files would be stored on Amazon's S3 cloud storage, and Amazon could perhaps pay Canonical for the users directed to its S3 cloud storage.

The syncronization would be achieved by pushing package selection to the server after synaptic or apt completes, and using rsync for the rest. The home directory, and /etc directory that are backed up should be stored in an encrypted form (encrypted using the local machine administrative user password which should not be stored on the Canonical or Amazon website. There should be some indication to the user of the machine that it is being backed up or synchronized to the Internet so that the system cannot be set up to surreptitiously capture data by a third party who would register on the website and use the service as a trojan without the knowledge of the desktop's Ubuntu administrative user. The encryption of personal data also ensures privacy of personal data from the corporate system administrator (which a lot of managers would want). If individual files and directories are required to be backed up unencrypted to guard against loss of the local machine's administrative password, the an additional unencrypted rsync backup can be specified for those specific files and directories, and/or for all files in the /etc directory and /home directory files that are readable by "others". The Canonical service which would not involve storing huge amounts of data as it would only include configuration and package data would not cost much, and the information on package use and customer base would probably pay for itself. Hence it should be viable to offer it free to registered users. In addition, data files would be stored on Amazon's S3 cloud storage, and Amazon could perhaps pay Canonical for the users directed to its S3 cloud storage.

Written by dr3mro the 12 Apr 10 at 01:13.

2 new items

1. undo last synaptic ( system restore )
2. restore Ubuntu from backup image

2 new items 1. undo last synaptic ( system restore ) 2. restore Ubuntu from backup image

Written by SeySayux the 29 Feb 08 at 10:54.

Other OS'es (Windows, Mac OS X, yes even SUSE, ...) have a "Repair existing system" option. This allows to reinstall the OS without having to reformat. All it would have to do is to manually check and repair dpkg/apt-get, next it has to reinstall every package present on the cd. Very easy, not too hard to implement, many users that would be very happy. Why not do it?

Other OS'es (Windows, Mac OS X, yes even SUSE, ...) have a "Repair existing system" option. This allows to reinstall the OS without having to reformat. All it would have to do is to manually check and repair dpkg/apt-get, next it has to reinstall every package present on the cd. Very easy, not too hard to implement, many users that would be very happy. Why not do it?

Written by spg76 the 28 Feb 08 at 17:50.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #111 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 #111 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 19 Jan 09 at 21:56.

He's working on a solution at https://launchpad.net/gloobus
You can also check Gloobus progress at http://gloobus.wordpress.com/

He's working on a solution at https://launchpad.net/gloobus You can also check Gloobus progress at http://gloobus.wordpress.com/

Written by lastomega7 the 6 Nov 08 at 22:29.

We can already preview audio files by single-clicking them. I propose functionality along these lines be added to other files, for example:

Text files: the icon could smoothly enlarge into a very minimal text reader/editor
Image files: along the same lines as text files
Tarballs/Folders: the folder icon unfolds/enlarges into a minimal window displaying its contents

There would be a lot of room for eye-candy, but I think the interfaces for the previewing programs should be very simple, possibly even without a titlebar.

We can already preview audio files by single-clicking them. I propose functionality along these lines be added to other files, for example: Text files: the icon could smoothly enlarge into a very minimal text reader/editor Image files: along the same lines as text files Tarballs/Folders: the folder icon unfolds/enlarges into a minimal window displaying its contents There would be a lot of room for eye-candy, but I think the interfaces for the previewing programs should be very simple, possibly even without a titlebar.

Written by hellocatfood the 27 Jan 10 at 21:27.

finding a way to very easily (as simple as double-clicinking) install Android apps would give developers an new market to target and would put ubuntu in a better position to be installed on netbooks, tablets and other smaller devices.

finding a way to very easily (as simple as double-clicinking) install Android apps would give developers an new market to target and would put ubuntu in a better position to be installed on netbooks, tablets and other smaller devices.

Written by xfuser4 the 17 Oct 09 at 09:16.

It should not be too hard, to extend libpoppler, so it can manipulate the content of PDF forms. For PDF files that are signed, it could store the form content in a separate file.

Changing libpoppler would provide this feature in Evince and Okular (and many other programs).

It should not be too hard, to extend libpoppler, so it can manipulate the content of PDF forms. For PDF files that are signed, it could store the form content in a separate file. Changing libpoppler would provide this feature in Evince and Okular (and many other programs).

Written by josteinaj the 27 Jan 10 at 19:38.

Ok, you've all been thinking it...

Ubuntu should run on the Apple iPad.

Ok, you've all been thinking it... Ubuntu should run on the Apple iPad.

Written by tommynz1975 the 9 Feb 10 at 22:52.

to make the touchpad and Ubuntu could make the os, due to the software being free the item should be cheaper.

In house devices are created to service car auto-trans, scientific applications, the cable guy and other such industry.

If conical can jump into the market now they could be a front-runner.

Granted some one has to workout the nuts and bolts, but thats why Mark Shuttleworth earns the big bucks.

to make the touchpad and Ubuntu could make the os, due to the software being free the item should be cheaper. In house devices are created to service car auto-trans, scientific applications, the cable guy and other such industry. If conical can jump into the market now they could be a front-runner. Granted some one has to workout the nuts and bolts, but thats why Mark Shuttleworth earns the big bucks.

Written by neo007 the 29 Feb 08 at 10:42.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1238 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 #1238 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 xfuser4 the 24 Jan 10 at 20:24.

Promote Ubuntu One by providing nice services (like integration of the Ubuntu *One* Music Store, so we can listen to our music everywhere using Ubuntu One).

Promote Quickly by making some great tutorials and by improving this nice toolchain.

Port Quickly and Ubuntu One to further plattforms to attract developers.

Promote Ubuntu One by providing nice services (like integration of the Ubuntu *One* Music Store, so we can listen to our music everywhere using Ubuntu One). Promote Quickly by making some great tutorials and by improving this nice toolchain. Port Quickly and Ubuntu One to further plattforms to attract developers.

Written by tntricker the 24 Jan 10 at 21:23.

It should be possible to add other services to Ubuntu One, like

-windows live mesh
-mosey online backup
-idrive
-ftp syncing
-Dropbox
-Box.net
-Mozy
-Wuala
-Humyo
-iTunes
(edit 31 Jan)- google docs

this would also eliminate the need for porting and keep leechers from abusing Ubuntu One storage accounts.

It should be possible to add other services to Ubuntu One, like -windows live mesh -mosey online backup -idrive -ftp syncing -Dropbox -Box.net -Mozy -Wuala -Humyo -iTunes (edit 31 Jan)- google docs this would also eliminate the need for porting and keep leechers from abusing Ubuntu One storage accounts.

Written by shahnawazshahin the 1 Feb 10 at 17:58.

Expand the Ubuntu One service to cater for enterprise needs, such as:

- A personal/corporate mailbox that integrates well with Evolution.

- A VPN service that allows for an easy to set up VPN network under each Ubuntu One account.

- A collaboration service to allow for IM, desktop sharing, file transfer, remote control, voice chat, etc. within PCs registered under the Ubuntu One account.

- All of this set up under a unique domain name that could be purchased through Canonical.

This could potentially be a powerful service, allowing business of any size to set up VPN, emails, etc. very easily. A monthly subscription can be purchased for larger user base.

Expand the Ubuntu One service to cater for enterprise needs, such as: - A personal/corporate mailbox that integrates well with Evolution. - A VPN service that allows for an easy to set up VPN network under each Ubuntu One account. - A collaboration service to allow for IM, desktop sharing, file transfer, remote control, voice chat, etc. within PCs registered under the Ubuntu One account. - All of this set up under a unique domain name that could be purchased through Canonical. This could potentially be a powerful service, allowing business of any size to set up VPN, emails, etc. very easily. A monthly subscription can be purchased for larger user base.

Written by yookoala the 6 Nov 10 at 05:10.

It's frustrating to set these bookmarks all-over on every computer I uses. Please sync it to Ubuntu One (or at least let me choose to do it).

It's frustrating to set these bookmarks all-over on every computer I uses. Please sync it to Ubuntu One (or at least let me choose to do it).

Written by snostorm the 10 Nov 09 at 16:06.

Make the "Get more backgrounds online" link point to the Ubuntu Flickr Pool (http://www.flickr.com/groups/ubuntu-artwork/ ), rather than art.gnome.org.

Make the "Get more backgrounds online" link point to the Ubuntu Flickr Pool (http://www.flickr.com/groups/ubuntu-artwork/ ), rather than art.gnome.org.

Written by chipbennett the 10 Nov 09 at 20:05.

art.gnome.org is still a valid and useful source for desktop wallpapers, as is the ubuntu artwork flickr group. Users should be able to use either, both, neither, or other sources (e.g. kde-look.org, etc.) for downloading desktop wallpapers.

Provide functionality to add, configure, select, and use multiple sources for desktop wallpapers.

This functionality could be implemented as a separate dialogue (somewhat like the GUI for selecting/configuring repositories in the package manager), or some other way, as appropriate - provided that the end result provides users the desired functionality.

art.gnome.org is still a valid and useful source for desktop wallpapers, as is the ubuntu artwork flickr group. Users should be able to use either, both, neither, or other sources (e.g. kde-look.org, etc.) for downloading desktop wallpapers. Provide functionality to add, configure, select, and use multiple sources for desktop wallpapers. This functionality could be implemented as a separate dialogue (somewhat like the GUI for selecting/configuring repositories in the package manager), or some other way, as appropriate - provided that the end result provides users the desired functionality.

Written by snostorm the 11 Nov 09 at 00:29.

Have a configurable wallpaper browser, similar to the one KDE has. This would allow browsing and one-click application of images from any source.

Have a configurable wallpaper browser, similar to the one KDE has. This would allow browsing and one-click application of images from any source.

Written by baditaflorin the 24 Nov 09 at 05:35.

Build a program that takes thumbs from the 2 links, and users don`t even have to go on the sites,they only have to apply or then if they like the desktop, hit ok

Build a program that takes thumbs from the 2 links, and users don`t even have to go on the sites,they only have to apply or then if they like the desktop, hit ok

Written by victormmello the 5 Dec 09 at 19:04.

Use http://gnome-look.org/ for wallpapers and themes by default

Use http://gnome-look.org/ for wallpapers and themes by default