Written by bluenova the 23 Apr 09 at 07:44.

Rather than asking for the users password when clicking 'Check' in the update manager, ask for the password when the user clicks 'Install Updates'.

Rather than asking for the users password when clicking 'Check' in the update manager, ask for the password when the user clicks 'Install Updates'.

Written by grofaty the 25 Apr 09 at 19:13.

Now Ubuntu has an option in System | Administration | Software Sources | Update tab to install security updates automatically. Make an option to automatically install all updates.

Now Ubuntu has an option in System | Administration | Software Sources | Update tab to install security updates automatically. Make an option to automatically install all updates.

Written by tchalvakspam the 26 Aug 09 at 17:11.

The real issue is even gathering the information (which may tell you that there are no updates needed) requires the password step. So currently, there is a zero-benefit step:
Action: Open up update-manager. Effect: Nothing changes from before.
Action: Click check and put in password. Effect: Check for newer updates.
Action: Click Install updates. Effect: Finally install updates.

Because opening up update-manager is a declaration of the wish to at least check for updates, this should be revised to:

Action: Open up update-manager. Effect: perform check for updates, but download nothing.

Action: Click install updates and put in password. Effect: download & install currently "checked" updates.

The real issue is even gathering the information (which may tell you that there are no updates needed) requires the password step. So currently, there is a zero-benefit step: Action: Open up update-manager. Effect: Nothing changes from before. Action: Click check and put in password. Effect: Check for newer updates. Action: Click Install updates. Effect: Finally install updates. Because opening up update-manager is a declaration of the wish to at least check for updates, this should be revised to: Action: Open up update-manager. Effect: perform check for updates, but download nothing. Action: Click install updates and put in password. Effect: download & install currently "checked" updates.

Written by 4485670 the 13 Apr 09 at 17:43.

enable a fast switch accessable by panel or keyboard shortcut that will instantly turn the whole screen to monochrome high contrast or simple grayscale output.
maybe a combined solution is possible where all text is displayed monochrome and pictures in simple grayscale.

i use an ibm x60s thinkpad on direct sunlight surroundings and can hardly read the screen if colored.
windows xp has an option to choose a high contrast style (as ubuntu also offers) but additionally you can choose a display aid with fits to ubuntus "assistiv technologies" that will display all text in high contrast mode and thou make everything far better readable under direct sunlight.

this will make laptops and netbooks far more usable in outside settings.

enable a fast switch accessable by panel or keyboard shortcut that will instantly turn the whole screen to monochrome high contrast or simple grayscale output. maybe a combined solution is possible where all text is displayed monochrome and pictures in simple grayscale. i use an ibm x60s thinkpad on direct sunlight surroundings and can hardly read the screen if colored. windows xp has an option to choose a high contrast style (as ubuntu also offers) but additionally you can choose a display aid with fits to ubuntus "assistiv technologies" that will display all text in high contrast mode and thou make everything far better readable under direct sunlight. this will make laptops and netbooks far more usable in outside settings.

Written by cheesehead the 14 Apr 09 at 12:24.

You open your laptop or netbook outside, and the system automatically sets the contrast so you can see it.

You open your laptop or netbook outside, and the system automatically sets the contrast so you can see it.

Written by DrG the 1 Jan 10 at 10:42.

Develop Software for Audio sensational enhancement like

1. Realistic surround sound experience from desktop speakers, internal notebook speakers and headphones
2. Improved bass
3. Dialog clarity makes vocals easier to understand
4. Delivers a more lively and brilliant sound by highlighting the high frequency details originally presented in the audio source
5.Speaker output optimization to compensate and reposition audio placement for poorly placed speakers

Like that of SRS Audio Sandbox - http://www.srslabs.com/store/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6

Develop Software for Audio sensational enhancement like 1. Realistic surround sound experience from desktop speakers, internal notebook speakers and headphones 2. Improved bass 3. Dialog clarity makes vocals easier to understand 4. Delivers a more lively and brilliant sound by highlighting the high frequency details originally presented in the audio source 5.Speaker output optimization to compensate and reposition audio placement for poorly placed speakers Like that of SRS Audio Sandbox - http://www.srslabs.com/store/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6

Written by tiede the 9 Apr 09 at 18:23.

Nautilus could send such a request to gnome-device-manager or even hal, if needed, and that program (preferrably gnome-device-manager) could then call on mtools, e2label, or other such program, to accomplish the task.

Nautilus could send such a request to gnome-device-manager or even hal, if needed, and that program (preferrably gnome-device-manager) could then call on mtools, e2label, or other such program, to accomplish the task.

Written by jamesisin the 10 Apr 09 at 07:44.

I used a much easier method for changing drive labels than the one the op links to above. It is found in the first segment of this blog post:

http://www.soundunreason.com/InkWell/?p=918

What could be improved in this method is making it easier to remount an unmouted drive using GParted.

I used a much easier method for changing drive labels than the one the op links to above. It is found in the first segment of this blog post: http://www.soundunreason.com/InkWell/?p=918 What could be improved in this method is making it easier to remount an unmouted drive using GParted.

Written by sighK the 22 Apr 09 at 18:55.

read man zenity --list
parse the mount command for block devices
show these in the zenity list
then use parted with the return of zenity with gksudo to write the device label.

read man zenity --list parse the mount command for block devices show these in the zenity list then use parted with the return of zenity with gksudo to write the device label.

Written by DrG the 3 Jan 10 at 15:54.

In mono audio format the signal from all speakers are the same .

In multi channel format , there is difference between the signals .

Most of the music we enjoy have only subtle difference between the channels and most are only two channels .

A mono format can be converted to Stereo or multi channel format by selectively filtering frequency patterns for each of the speakers . Same to Stereo to multi channel .

The difference in amplitude of such filtered frequencies can be increased and this increase gives an extended stereo or surround experience .

The conversion of mono to stereo may distort the sound because the various patterns of sounds may be projected to wrong directions. This problem will not affect stereo to extended stereo or multi channel since we have guides ( or already present differences in channel ) to project the sound patterns to various directions .

Also see- http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/23190/ & http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/23191/

In mono audio format the signal from all speakers are the same . In multi channel format , there is difference between the signals . Most of the music we enjoy have only subtle difference between the channels and most are only two channels . A mono format can be converted to Stereo or multi channel format by selectively filtering frequency patterns for each of the speakers . Same to Stereo to multi channel . The difference in amplitude of such filtered frequencies can be increased and this increase gives an extended stereo or surround experience . The conversion of mono to stereo may distort the sound because the various patterns of sounds may be projected to wrong directions. This problem will not affect stereo to extended stereo or multi channel since we have guides ( or already present differences in channel ) to project the sound patterns to various directions . <img src="http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1953/enhanced20surround3.jpg"/> Also see- http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/23190/ & http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/23191/ The feature had to be turned off as default . The original musics may be affected in a similar way to that of sound equalizer , some people may like and other may not . But the audio sensational enhancement will be different and superior to that of an equalizer .

Written by nhandler the 27 Jan 10 at 23:27.

Integrate one more step into the installation process to enable a 'light weight' program selection and system pre-configuration

<img src="http://justoneidea.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/mockup-configurate-ubuntu-programms.png"> Integrate one more step into the installation process to enable a 'light weight' program selection and system pre-configuration

Written by Int_ua the 28 Jan 10 at 00:28.

Because it can make installation process harder to understand for nonexpert users.

Because it can make installation process harder to understand for nonexpert users.

Written by vvfrn2 the 28 Jan 10 at 03:07.

not advanced option

not advanced option

Written by alms66 the 28 Jan 10 at 03:29.

A none option at each dropbox for those who will not use torrents, or notes, or those with no cd burners, etc.

A none option at each dropbox for those who will not use torrents, or notes, or those with no cd burners, etc.

Written by krs the 28 Jan 10 at 09:22.

For base Installation.
Or using Ubuntu is a non-sense.

For base Installation. Or using Ubuntu is a non-sense.

Written by guigui14100 the 28 Jan 10 at 23:22.

Instead write: Brasero (CD / DVD Burning)
Write this: CD / DVD Burning

Instead write: Brasero (CD / DVD Burning) Write this: CD / DVD Burning

Written by Zorba the 3 Feb 10 at 09:39.

I think it's a good idea to insert an option "install video card driver"... more or less the idea is to integrate jockey in the installation program, so users can install the system with the right video driver (if they want).

I think it's a good idea to insert an option "install video card driver"... more or less the idea is to integrate jockey in the installation program, so users can install the system with the right video driver (if they want).

Written by tommis the 3 Feb 10 at 19:42.

Add more to information box stuff like:

license
programs homepage
hard drive space needed
homepage

Add more to information box stuff like: license programs homepage hard drive space needed homepage

Written by tommis the 3 Feb 10 at 19:56.

Theres so many programs at you cannot just but all in such a little list. Add option install your own packapages from ubuntus servers or your chosen ppa.

Theres so many programs at you cannot just but all in such a little list. Add option install your own packapages from ubuntus servers or your chosen ppa.

Written by alexander255 the 5 Feb 10 at 00:17.

Add a new item in the sidebar of the Ubuntu Software Center called "Favorite Applications". The information about the alternatives could be simply added through debtags.

Add a new item in the sidebar of the Ubuntu Software Center called "Favorite Applications". The information about the alternatives could be simply added through debtags.

Written by ergbigred the 8 Feb 10 at 22:11.

We all may have pet programs that worked well under other linux distributions. It'd be nice if they could be automatically configured to play nice with Ubuntu setups or run in protected areas.

We all may have pet programs that worked well under other linux distributions. It'd be nice if they could be automatically configured to play nice with Ubuntu setups or run in protected areas.

Written by justintime03_2 the 9 Feb 10 at 02:13.

I know this sounds like heresy, but Ubuntu already has this in the repositories. Why not make it easier for new Ubuntu users to run their Windows applications. That's one of the biggest complaints I've heard. A lot of people don't know they can use WINE without digging around on the net. There's a lot who never know they have the option. Have the option to install WINE in the Configure Ubuntu Programs tool at first boot. I think this is crucial.

I know this sounds like heresy, but Ubuntu already has this in the repositories. Why not make it easier for new Ubuntu users to run their Windows applications. That's one of the biggest complaints I've heard. A lot of people don't know they can use WINE without digging around on the net. There's a lot who never know they have the option. Have the option to install WINE in the Configure Ubuntu Programs tool at first boot. I think this is crucial.

Written by diegusohpus the 11 Feb 10 at 11:49.

To include all this software in the ISO will be too big for a CD size. If you don't want to include them into the ISO you have to have a Internet connection enabled during the installation, and it's not always possible, so after you have installad Ubuntu the system will automaticly install them from internet.

To include all this software in the ISO will be too big for a CD size. If you don't want to include them into the ISO you have to have a Internet connection enabled during the installation, and it's not always possible, so after you have installad Ubuntu the system will automaticly install them from internet.

Written by Goury the 12 Feb 10 at 10:54.

there is no problems to include this one to DVD
also there is one more thing needed - ability to install more than one app of any type
there is tons of ppls who uses chromium AND firefox because first is fast and second sometimes shows pages more accurate and have more extensions

also: do not include opera and chrome. include chromium and some other free (as freedom, not as beer) browsers

there is no problems to include this one to DVD also there is one more thing needed - ability to install more than one app of any type there is tons of ppls who uses chromium AND firefox because first is fast and second sometimes shows pages more accurate and have more extensions also: do not include opera and chrome. include chromium and some other free (as freedom, not as beer) browsers

Written by ing.gonzo the 13 Feb 10 at 00:47.

Add also during installation, the capability to install updated system and/or software packages (so we don't have to do an apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade as first thing to do after the first boot and then we have to do another reboot...). So the system is updated out of the box

Add also during installation, the capability to install updated system and/or software packages (so we don't have to do an apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade as first thing to do after the first boot and then we have to do another reboot...). So the system is updated out of the box

Written by Goury the 13 Feb 10 at 08:17.

90% russian internets is pptp vpn so option pptp must include needed packages to pptp-vpn plugin works in network manager (its stable enough)
many ppl in europes uses some oter vpn (i am not sure) so option to install oter vpn type is needed too

a lot of peoples uses wifis or something else to interneting
and we all know that ubuntu without internet is 99% dualbooting to windows or uninstalling - ubuntu MUST HAVE internet after installation so all interneting packages must be included at least to dvd, but on cd is good too AND thete must be option to install them - its very difficult task to noobs to install vpn or something else packages

90% russian internets is pptp vpn so option pptp must include needed packages to pptp-vpn plugin works in network manager (its stable enough) many ppl in europes uses some oter vpn (i am not sure) so option to install oter vpn type is needed too a lot of peoples uses wifis or something else to interneting and we all know that ubuntu without internet is 99% dualbooting to windows or uninstalling - ubuntu MUST HAVE internet after installation so all interneting packages must be included at least to dvd, but on cd is good too AND thete must be option to install them - its very difficult task to noobs to install vpn or something else packages

Written by taufiksu the 14 Feb 10 at 12:09.

i think it is not important to implement because it will hard to choose the app when new ubuntu user install the ubuntu.

i think it is not important to implement because it will hard to choose the app when new ubuntu user install the ubuntu.

Written by pkslot the 16 Feb 10 at 15:46.

Why not let people choose what kernel to install, vanilla, rt or what their prefrences are.

Why not let people choose what kernel to install, vanilla, rt or what their prefrences are.

Written by magallucas the 16 Feb 10 at 20:53.

Some people (including me) have a personal preference for certain Office suites. Include a chance to choose the preferred suite (OpenOffice by default) would also be interesting. The options could be KOffice, Lotus Symphony, etc..

Integrated to Solution #12, the idea is even more complete: Accessing "Favorite Applications", the User can change your kit software more easily after you install the OS. For example, to change the option favorite browser "Firefox" to "Google Chrome", the Software Center automatically uninstall Firefox and install Chrome, making it the default browser. Happen the same way with the other favorite applications.

In case if the User wants to keep the two browsers (Firefox and Chrome), usually just select the Software Center - as is currently done - so both will be installed. Then just go to "Favorite Applications" and switch to Chrome, which is already installed - Firefox would remain, but the Chrome would be the primary browser.

Some people (including me) have a personal preference for certain Office suites. Include a chance to choose the preferred suite (OpenOffice by default) would also be interesting. The options could be KOffice, Lotus Symphony, etc.. Integrated to Solution #12, the idea is even more complete: Accessing "Favorite Applications", the User can change your kit software more easily after you install the OS. For example, to change the option favorite browser "Firefox" to "Google Chrome", the Software Center automatically uninstall Firefox and install Chrome, making it the default browser. Happen the same way with the other favorite applications. In case if the User wants to keep the two browsers (Firefox and Chrome), usually just select the Software Center - as is currently done - so both will be installed. Then just go to "Favorite Applications" and switch to Chrome, which is already installed - Firefox would remain, but the Chrome would be the primary browser.

Written by tommis the 18 Feb 10 at 19:05.

Also provide option to net isntall wich don`t have programs includet. This would prevent users from downloading packpages what they do not conna use.

Also provide option to net isntall wich don`t have programs includet. This would prevent users from downloading packpages what they do not conna use.

Written by pererik87 the 20 Feb 10 at 06:35.

That menu should meet the eye in "preferred applications". simple for noobs, when selecting an option not currently installed, user should be prompted replace(remove a install b) or side-by install(install b).

At least the coding should be easy.

That menu should meet the eye in "preferred applications". simple for noobs, when selecting an option not currently installed, user should be prompted replace(remove a install b) or side-by install(install b). At least the coding should be easy.

Written by Niels_ the 22 Feb 10 at 16:29.

Just like the other options, add a menu for themes.
So people can choose their favourite standard theme at instsall.

Just like the other options, add a menu for themes. So people can choose their favourite standard theme at instsall.

Written by dreamr the 23 Feb 10 at 12:16.

In addition to the "more information", give some indication of space left after installing all the applications. Can be just passive indicator that the user sees while making choices. Useful for systems with low memory, like netbooks with SSD.

In addition to the "more information", give some indication of space left after installing all the applications. Can be just passive indicator that the user sees while making choices. Useful for systems with low memory, like netbooks with SSD.

Written by pazuzuthewise the 3 Apr 10 at 02:55.

I believe that this option for adding software during OS install that cannot possibly fit on a CD medium, and therefore necessitates internet connection, could end up in a failed install process if the connection fails, as could happen with a 3G connection during bad weather conditions.
I certainly agree that the options presented in Solution #3 should be presented to the user in an informative manner - who, especially if new to linux, would otherwise have no clue what to do to be able to watch a DVD, for example - but not during OS install, but integrated in the Welcome Window that appears at the first login, maybe having a link in it to the Add/Remove Software, which, in turn should have these options on a main page.

I believe that this option for adding software during OS install that cannot possibly fit on a CD medium, and therefore necessitates internet connection, could end up in a failed install process if the connection fails, as could happen with a 3G connection during bad weather conditions. I certainly agree that the options presented in Solution #3 should be presented to the user in an informative manner - who, especially if new to linux, would otherwise have no clue what to do to be able to watch a DVD, for example - but not during OS install, but integrated in the Welcome Window that appears at the first login, maybe having a link in it to the Add/Remove Software, which, in turn should have these options on a main page.

Written by rugbeeprop the 4 May 10 at 04:03.

'Path' suggested "A list of favorite packages could be useful to put up on ubuntu one?"

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/109518

'Path' suggested "A list of favorite packages could be useful to put up on ubuntu one?" https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/109518

Written by thipv the 9 May 10 at 23:12.

It would make the process more flexible letting us to choose the programs before getting the iso, creating a customized image. You would select everything from the system architecture (32, 64, ppc, arm...) to desktop environment (gnome, kde, xfce, lxde...) or special environments (moblin based, netbook remix...), suggesting their default applications for each one, and let you change or remove them and choose additional programs, even restricted ones, informing the restrictions.
This would also be good because you would always be getting the most updated packages.

It would make the process more flexible letting us to choose the programs before getting the iso, creating a customized image. You would select everything from the system architecture (32, 64, ppc, arm...) to desktop environment (gnome, kde, xfce, lxde...) or special environments (moblin based, netbook remix...), suggesting their default applications for each one, and let you change or remove them and choose additional programs, even restricted ones, informing the restrictions. This would also be good because you would always be getting the most updated packages.

Written by JasLicno the 12 May 10 at 23:26.

User should decide which program will use.solution is simple:
Configure programs during installation:
1. button - ubuntu suggested
2. button - user defined ... list of all available programs
+ (because is impossible to have that big source of programs)

after installing, program that will give you option to make a clone of your installation, so next instalation of your system will be faster and with 100% personal programs. (this is not my idea, I have read about this as option in one of linux distributions)

User should decide which program will use.solution is simple: Configure programs during installation: 1. button - ubuntu suggested 2. button - user defined ... list of all available programs + (because is impossible to have that big source of programs) after installing, program that will give you option to make a clone of your installation, so next instalation of your system will be faster and with 100% personal programs. (this is not my idea, I have read about this as option in one of linux distributions)

Written by switchgirl the 30 Jun 10 at 21:21.

enable a way of saving account details to ubuntu one so that one can transfer all your accounts (yahoo, hotmail,gmail icq... irc... jabber.. everything) to the new machine this will help with setting up of new machines - like if someone has a laptop, web book and other machines, they really down want to have to set up all the different accounts multiple times. i'm not suggesting emails as this is too much data but enabling people to sync account details, and passwords would be good and improve ubuntu installs

enable a way of saving account details to ubuntu one so that one can transfer all your accounts (yahoo, hotmail,gmail icq... irc... jabber.. everything) to the new machine this will help with setting up of new machines - like if someone has a laptop, web book and other machines, they really down want to have to set up all the different accounts multiple times. i'm not suggesting emails as this is too much data but enabling people to sync account details, and passwords would be good and improve ubuntu installs

Written by mackuz the 17 May 11 at 06:55.

If even #4 is too hard for some users, #1 can be added in advanced installation mode.

It's actual again, 'cause even if Thunderbird will become default mail app in Ubuntu, some corporative users will need Evolution anyway.

If even #4 is too hard for some users, #1 can be added in advanced installation mode. It's actual again, 'cause even if Thunderbird will become default mail app in Ubuntu, some corporative users will need Evolution anyway.

Written by vinlos the 29 Feb 08 at 10:46.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1242 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 #1242 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 Hetor the 31 Mar 09 at 12:57.

Create an option for installation disk that will install just Ubuntu's boot menu to make Ubuntu accessible after Windows installation.

Create an option for installation disk that will install just Ubuntu's boot menu to make Ubuntu accessible after Windows installation.

Written by stoffel the 31 Mar 09 at 21:39.

So, similar as the first solution, but with these differences:
* people do not understand "boot menu"
* it puts focus on the fact that the Windows installer is crap that can break the user's system, whilst at the same time pointing out Ubuntu has the tools to fix this crap

So, similar as the first solution, but with these differences: * people do not understand "boot menu" * it puts focus on the fact that the Windows installer is crap that can break the user's system, whilst at the same time pointing out Ubuntu has the tools to fix this crap

Written by cheesehead the 31 Mar 09 at 21:50.

LiveCD should check for an existing MBR or grub, and offer to reinstall grub only if the LiveCD finds an MBR or broken grub

LiveCD should check for an existing MBR or grub, and offer to reinstall grub only if the LiveCD finds an MBR or broken grub

Written by supermorph the 3 Apr 09 at 18:26.

as an option as WELL as placing grub into mbr , i would suggest Making a DUPLICATE of the mbr and place the mbr file in windows boot.ini and the vista bootmgr menu's (should windows be located in the install)

i had to re-do somebodys system, they was very dubious on linux (they had another distro and it didnt do wireless, so they over generalised and thought gnu/linux as a whole was not good) and i suggested to fix thier pc,
they left it with me, so i put thier media-centre xp first, all thier apps how they liked, installed a hidden user for me, and installed jaunty 9.04 at the end of the hdd, and made the users exactly like the xp, (both with firefox, and wine 4 ubuntu) i also took the liberty of extracting the installed mbr of ubuntu to a file "ubuntu.mbr" i called it, and placed it into thier xp partition (hidded,system applied) and added a menu "Ubuntu Linux" to thier boot.ini as the second option, i then proceeded to make a recovery image of this setup and put it to four dvd's with all of the dvd's bootable to a registered acronis 8 personal of myne, so if they restore it will ALWAYS work, and if they need whats on there they can remove the mbr and STILL use ubuntu (or put it back if they ask how to do it)

mabye this could be done, and add an option to restore this mbr file to the hdd in recovery mode on the live/alt disks?

sorry for the long post, but i think it will actually help because of the way i done things, theres no way ubuntu cannot be run in that configuration.

as an option as WELL as placing grub into mbr , i would suggest Making a DUPLICATE of the mbr and place the mbr file in windows boot.ini and the vista bootmgr menu's (should windows be located in the install) i had to re-do somebodys system, they was very dubious on linux (they had another distro and it didnt do wireless, so they over generalised and thought gnu/linux as a whole was not good) and i suggested to fix thier pc, they left it with me, so i put thier media-centre xp first, all thier apps how they liked, installed a hidden user for me, and installed jaunty 9.04 at the end of the hdd, and made the users exactly like the xp, (both with firefox, and wine 4 ubuntu) i also took the liberty of extracting the installed mbr of ubuntu to a file "ubuntu.mbr" i called it, and placed it into thier xp partition (hidded,system applied) and added a menu "Ubuntu Linux" to thier boot.ini as the second option, i then proceeded to make a recovery image of this setup and put it to four dvd's with all of the dvd's bootable to a registered acronis 8 personal of myne, so if they restore it will ALWAYS work, and if they need whats on there they can remove the mbr and STILL use ubuntu (or put it back if they ask how to do it) mabye this could be done, and add an option to restore this mbr file to the hdd in recovery mode on the live/alt disks? sorry for the long post, but i think it will actually help because of the way i done things, theres no way ubuntu cannot be run in that configuration. kind regards supermorph

Written by jamesisin the 7 Apr 09 at 06:38.

Create an ISO available to Ubuntu users (linked probably in the Help menu &c) which has been set up specifically for repairing version x.y of Ubuntu.

(Part of my "Keep the installer trim" philosophy.)

Create an ISO available to Ubuntu users (linked probably in the Help menu &c) which has been set up specifically for repairing version x.y of Ubuntu. (Part of my "Keep the installer trim" philosophy.)

Written by codeslicer the 27 Feb 09 at 20:33.

One of the options for a bootable partition in GParted would be to Reinstall Boot Manager, after which an option to install either GRUB or LILO on to the hard partition.

One of the options for a bootable partition in GParted would be to Reinstall Boot Manager, after which an option to install either GRUB or LILO on to the hard partition.

Written by TheLions the 1 Mar 09 at 20:41.

instead making repairing tool why not include a easy-to-understeand-do-it-yourself guide how to repair GRUB?

instead making repairing tool why not include a easy-to-understeand-do-it-yourself guide how to repair GRUB?

Written by josinalvo the 7 Mar 09 at 04:08.

There is a windows app called super grub disk that is able to solve the problem (The odd name comes from a live cd that does the same job)

I propose this app should be on the livecd, on that part that is acessible from windows (a.k.a. outside squashfs)

There is a windows app called super grub disk that is able to solve the problem (The odd name comes from a live cd that does the same job) I propose this app should be on the livecd, on that part that is acessible from windows (a.k.a. outside squashfs)

Written by pengo the 9 Mar 09 at 02:25.

This will probably get voted down for mentioning MICROSOFT, but as this problem is generally a problem with Windows rudely taking over from Grub, why not make a Windows application that installs or restores GRUB?

This will probably get voted down for mentioning MICROSOFT, but as this problem is generally a problem with Windows rudely taking over from Grub, why not make a Windows application that installs or restores GRUB?

Written by jekristiansen the 10 Jan 10 at 01:45.

It would be nice if there was an option to re-install boot loaders for both Ubuntu and Windows. Remove Ubuntu + Grub, and the Windows boot is missing.
Install Windows, and there's no Grub
I installed windows again because of that...

It would be nice if there was an option to re-install boot loaders for both Ubuntu and Windows. Remove Ubuntu + Grub, and the Windows boot is missing. Install Windows, and there's no Grub I installed windows again because of that...

Written by LordHawke13 the 8 Feb 10 at 04:34.

I suggest an application that will run the contents of a boot disk either to an internal guest display (as in a Virtual Machine) or to an attached external display (like a second monitor) to install an operating system for dual booting. Since it can be done from inside the host OS, it can suppress the secondary OS' process of overwriting the MBR, preserving the primary bootloader, and optionally writing entries to the bootloader's boot menu for chainloading the secondary OS. Such an app would eliminate the need of a bootable LiveCD as the bootloader will be intact and in no need of restoration.

I suggest an application that will run the contents of a boot disk either to an internal guest display (as in a Virtual Machine) or to an attached external display (like a second monitor) to install an operating system for dual booting. Since it can be done from inside the host OS, it can suppress the secondary OS' process of overwriting the MBR, preserving the primary bootloader, and optionally writing entries to the bootloader's boot menu for chainloading the secondary OS. Such an app would eliminate the need of a bootable LiveCD as the bootloader will be intact and in no need of restoration.

Written by pfelelep the 15 Feb 10 at 07:40.

25 years ago today, I was able to simply change mac os 6 boot folder by just removing or adding the Finder file. That was useable.
25 years ago today I was able to repair most non booting DOS issues by just typing SYS C: That was almost useable.

What do we have in 2010 ? A OS that breaks its own bootloader when you try to update it. And that's when you managed to install it in the first place... And if you're to fix it (I guess most debuting users will just wipe their disk and start over again from here) you have to download 3 different discs to try from (live, alt, supergrub) . That's progress I guess ?

Grub is excellent software, but its useability and reliability need to be reinforced !

What I need on the install disc is a tool that lets me :
step 1 : describe partitions in my system. no installer or tool can guess that stuff in a mildly sophisticated system. there could also be an automatic mode for simple 1 or 2 partition setups. LVM should always be natively supported.
Step 2 : choose mbr or grub partition target
Step 3 : Click Fix and reboot !

25 years ago today, I was able to simply change mac os 6 boot folder by just removing or adding the Finder file. That was useable. 25 years ago today I was able to repair most non booting DOS issues by just typing SYS C: That was almost useable. What do we have in 2010 ? A OS that breaks its own bootloader when you try to update it. And that's when you managed to install it in the first place... And if you're to fix it (I guess most debuting users will just wipe their disk and start over again from here) you have to download 3 different discs to try from (live, alt, supergrub) . That's progress I guess ? Grub is excellent software, but its useability and reliability need to be reinforced ! What I need on the install disc is a tool that lets me : step 1 : describe partitions in my system. no installer or tool can guess that stuff in a mildly sophisticated system. there could also be an automatic mode for simple 1 or 2 partition setups. LVM should always be natively supported. Step 2 : choose mbr or grub partition target Step 3 : Click Fix and reboot !

Written by leorolla the 11 Mar 10 at 17:26.

People who try Ubuntu for one day (perhaps because a friend insisted) and then decide to wipe it out, find themselves desperate when they realize that their computer is not working at all.
And they say that it's Ubuntu's fault!
And they are right!
In fact it is the installation of Ubuntu that has just broken the user's system.

If this or that OS is crap, it will be obvious from the facts. It is for the user, and only for the user, to come up with that conclusion.

What Ubuntu has to do is to be as good as it can, and other OS's won't provide equivalent tools.
As for today, they don't come even close, but who knows...

If an Ubuntu application will propose the user to "fix" the MBR, it should propose to "fix" the MBR in both directions: to replace the current MBR by Grub, or to replace it by another OS's bootloader.

No matter if it will do it at the Live CD, a Desktop application or an application to be run inside other OS's, it should offer both possibilities.

This would make Ubuntu inarguably superior.

People who try Ubuntu for one day (perhaps because a friend insisted) and then decide to wipe it out, find themselves desperate when they realize that their computer is not working at all. And they say that it's Ubuntu's fault! And they are right! In fact it is the installation of Ubuntu that has just broken the user's system. If this or that OS is crap, it will be obvious from the facts. It is for the user, and only for the user, to come up with that conclusion. What Ubuntu has to do is to be as good as it can, and other OS's won't provide equivalent tools. As for today, they don't come even close, but who knows... If an Ubuntu application will propose the user to "fix" the MBR, it should propose to "fix" the MBR in both directions: to replace the current MBR by Grub, or to replace it by another OS's bootloader. No matter if it will do it at the Live CD, a Desktop application or an application to be run inside other OS's, it should offer both possibilities. This would make Ubuntu inarguably superior. If the user chooses to fix the MBR using another OS's bootloader, and the application can still detect that some Linux partition, then it should implement an ingenious procedure to chainload Grub from the other OS (as described at Solution #5, for the case of Windows).

Written by checoimg the 1 Feb 11 at 03:06.

Auto restoring option on grub (don't tell me if it is posible or not).
Make Grub Reinstall itself until you enter Ubuntu and change that option, so after any change grub will overwrite the new loader and persist to be the used loader. Of course updating the list of OS and maybe add on Gparted a detct OS option in case of problems detecting new OS installed on same Hard Disk

Auto restoring option on grub (don't tell me if it is posible or not). Make Grub Reinstall itself until you enter Ubuntu and change that option, so after any change grub will overwrite the new loader and persist to be the used loader. Of course updating the list of OS and maybe add on Gparted a detct OS option in case of problems detecting new OS installed on same Hard Disk

Written by baldurpet the 1 Apr 09 at 20:12.

A lot of people multi-monitor these days, but Ubuntu doesn't even have one dual-monitor wallpaper so if you're a brand new Ubuntu user with two (or heaven forbids, three) monitors the first thing you'd have to do would be to go on the Internet and search for some multi-screen wallpapers.

Why not let the user assign one wallpaper to 'monitor #1', and another wallpaper to 'monitor #2'? It would be really easy to implement, but a great deal of help.

Do you know how annoying it is to put together you own dual-wallpaper in GIMP for two screens with resolutions that don't match? And what are you going to do when you want to change the wallpaper on one monitor? It takes way too much time.

A lot of people multi-monitor these days, but Ubuntu doesn't even have one dual-monitor wallpaper so if you're a brand new Ubuntu user with two (or heaven forbids, three) monitors the first thing you'd have to do would be to go on the Internet and search for some multi-screen wallpapers. Why not let the user assign one wallpaper to 'monitor #1', and another wallpaper to 'monitor #2'? It would be really easy to implement, but a great deal of help. Do you know how annoying it is to put together you own dual-wallpaper in GIMP for two screens with resolutions that don't match? And what are you going to do when you want to change the wallpaper on one monitor? It takes way too much time.

Written by baldurpet the 1 Apr 09 at 20:19.

I often find wallpapers that don't fit my monitor. Fiddling with the wallpaper "styles" (i.e. "fill screen", "centered" etc.) often fixes this problem but not always.

This one is simple. Just give users a simple built-in photo editing tool (kind of like what Emesene has when adding a new display picture) that lets the user take the wallpaper, rotate it, crop it and zoom it in and out. If you would just make a add a simple button ("_Adjust image") this would turn out to be very helpful to those that need it, and very non-intrusive to those that don't.

I often find wallpapers that don't fit my monitor. Fiddling with the wallpaper "styles" (i.e. "fill screen", "centered" etc.) often fixes this problem but not always. This one is simple. Just give users a simple built-in photo editing tool (kind of like what Emesene has when adding a new display picture) that lets the user take the wallpaper, rotate it, crop it and zoom it in and out. If you would just make a add a simple button ("_Adjust image") this would turn out to be very helpful to those that need it, and very non-intrusive to those that don't.

Written by Darwin Survivor the 2 Apr 09 at 18:45.

Add a "teak this wallpaper" button (similar to #2), that opens F-Post or something similar that does simple tweaking (color, lighting, contrast, crop, resize, etc).

I see no reason to write a whole new app when there are plenty already at our disposal.

Add a "teak this wallpaper" button (similar to #2), that opens F-Post or something similar that does simple tweaking (color, lighting, contrast, crop, resize, etc). I see no reason to write a whole new app when there are plenty already at our disposal.

Written by slsolaris the 5 Apr 09 at 02:55.

so gnome can use a random image from a folder you specify.
this should be under appearance preferences, under background tab.

so gnome can use a random image from a folder you specify. this should be under appearance preferences, under background tab.

Written by blazemore the 6 Apr 09 at 19:55.

Loads of people want a different background on each face of the Compiz Cube, but at the moment it's really difficult to do.

Loads of people want a different background on each face of the Compiz Cube, but at the moment it's really difficult to do.

Written by jamesisin the 7 Apr 09 at 02:18.

DoctorMO built a wallpaper changer for Gnome:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=888746

(Broken with 8.10 but DoctorMO reports it is now fixed.)

If this, or a modified version thereof, could be added...

Excellent.

DoctorMO built a wallpaper changer for Gnome: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=888746 (Broken with 8.10 but DoctorMO reports it is now fixed.) If this, or a modified version thereof, could be added... Excellent.

Written by sanketmedhi the 7 Apr 09 at 12:44.

Add functionality to assign a different wallpaper to every screen/monitor and also show the screen/monitor number for a few seconds when user switches to a particular screen. This feature will be most useful when using a desktop cube. With cube numbers, you can easily remember what windows/apps you have stored on that cube.

Add functionality to assign a different wallpaper to every screen/monitor and also show the screen/monitor number for a few seconds when user switches to a particular screen. This feature will be most useful when using a desktop cube. With cube numbers, you can easily remember what windows/apps you have stored on that cube.

Written by sandrex the 8 Apr 09 at 03:07.

I saw this idea in a page posted in other thread.
Just an optional dock.
The link of it is:
http://www.kumailht.com/blog/linux/10-features-ubuntu-should-implement/

I saw this idea in a page posted in other thread. Just an optional dock. The link of it is: http://www.kumailht.com/blog/linux/10-features-ubuntu-should-implement/

Written by smkururu the 11 Apr 09 at 07:20.

Just like Solution #8 but this one is more like in openSUSE, where the wallpaper support xml files and ablity to change the wallpaper depending the system time (smooth transition)

Just like Solution #8 but this one is more like in openSUSE, where the wallpaper support xml files and ablity to change the wallpaper depending the system time (smooth transition)

Written by zviad the 11 Apr 09 at 07:51.

Provide a checkbox such that, when checked, the resizing (fill screen, etc) are done with respect to the actual desktop you see, e.g., the whole screen minus the panels not auto-hiding.

Provide a checkbox such that, when checked, the resizing (fill screen, etc) are done with respect to the actual desktop you see, e.g., the whole screen minus the panels not auto-hiding.

Written by Valsodarg the 11 Apr 09 at 19:26.

An application called wallpaper-tray performs all of the bellow:
*Change Wallpaper at login
*Change Wallpaper at random time interval
*Change Wallpaper from a set of directories
*Able to fit the wallpaper according to user's desire (zoom, tile, centre, etc).
*Has a tray icon that displays the wallpaper currently used
*Advances the wallpaper when the user clicks the tray icon
*low memory usage

This application suits most concerns raised here, and can easily be installed/added to the gnome interface. It is simple enough to learn and use.

An application called wallpaper-tray performs all of the bellow: *Change Wallpaper at login *Change Wallpaper at random time interval *Change Wallpaper from a set of directories *Able to fit the wallpaper according to user's desire (zoom, tile, centre, etc). *Has a tray icon that displays the wallpaper currently used *Advances the wallpaper when the user clicks the tray icon *low memory usage This application suits most concerns raised here, and can easily be installed/added to the gnome interface. It is simple enough to learn and use.

Written by jhuni the 12 Apr 09 at 23:57.

On gnome-look there is wallpapers in all sorts of sizes that are .png and half of them don't look good on my 1680x1050 screen resolution. We should use SVG for wallpapers and make a common website for them so that you don't have to go to multiple places like:

http://www.gnome-look.org/index.php?xcontentmode=179
http://www.kde-look.org/index.php?xsortmode=new&page=0&xcontentmode=7

Wallpapers are stored in the same format regardless of Desktop environment so why not have some unity?

On gnome-look there is wallpapers in all sorts of sizes that are .png and half of them don't look good on my 1680x1050 screen resolution. We should use SVG for wallpapers and make a common website for them so that you don't have to go to multiple places like: http://www.gnome-look.org/index.php?xcontentmode=179 http://www.kde-look.org/index.php?xsortmode=new&page=0&xcontentmode=7 Wallpapers are stored in the same format regardless of Desktop environment so why not have some unity?

Written by chappell101 the 20 Apr 09 at 15:46.

The desktop background turns into an Ubuntu branded informative calender,clock,lunar calender ect. updating each minute to show the actual time without changing any of its functionality like with other desktop enhancements.
It doesn't require any 3d acceleration or waste system resources making pointless pretty patterns but actually showing something useful.
This is something I'm yet to see by default in any other OS making Ubuntu actually implement something new again.

Screenlets Website http://www.screenlets.org/index.php/Home
Wallpaper Clock Screenlet http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=66717
How to make a Wallpaper clock if someone wants to make an Ubuntu version! http://www.vladstudio.com/wallpaperclock_create/
Gallery Of Wallpaper Clocks ready to use If you don't want to make your own http://www.vladstudio.com/wallpaperclock/

The desktop background turns into an Ubuntu branded informative calender,clock,lunar calender ect. updating each minute to show the actual time without changing any of its functionality like with other desktop enhancements. It doesn't require any 3d acceleration or waste system resources making pointless pretty patterns but actually showing something useful. This is something I'm yet to see by default in any other OS making Ubuntu actually implement something new again. Screenlets Website http://www.screenlets.org/index.php/Home Wallpaper Clock Screenlet http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=66717 How to make a Wallpaper clock if someone wants to make an Ubuntu version! http://www.vladstudio.com/wallpaperclock_create/ Gallery Of Wallpaper Clocks ready to use If you don't want to make your own http://www.vladstudio.com/wallpaperclock/ <a href="http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/4604/preview800x600.jpg"><img src="http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/4604/preview800x600.th.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/3919/preview800x600t.jpg"><img src="http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/3919/preview800x600t.th.jpg" /></a>

Written by fhteagle the 21 Apr 09 at 23:15.

I set my desktop to get a realtime day/night and satellite cloudmap from die.net every 30 minutes. Required a bash script and cron job to make it work. Yeah, I had fun programming it, but most people will not enjoy this. Simply adding a path box that accepts valid URLs and a "number of seconds/minutes between updates" widget would make this cake for newer users.

I set my desktop to get a realtime day/night and satellite cloudmap from die.net every 30 minutes. Required a bash script and cron job to make it work. Yeah, I had fun programming it, but most people will not enjoy this. Simply adding a path box that accepts valid URLs and a "number of seconds/minutes between updates" widget would make this cake for newer users.

Written by smkururu the 22 Apr 09 at 15:57.

Like solution #13 but instead, it use swf files.

Like solution #13 but instead, it use swf files.

Written by guywithcable the 23 Apr 09 at 05:47.

Include XML-Wall, or put it in a repository. It uses Gnome's built in wallpaper changing feature. It makes it much easier to make Gnome XML wallpaper files.

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=798634&page=3#30

Include XML-Wall, or put it in a repository. It uses Gnome's built in wallpaper changing feature. It makes it much easier to make Gnome XML wallpaper files. http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=798634&page=3#30

Written by kidmodify the 23 Apr 09 at 23:08.

Make it possible to use a video file as the background.
examples of this could be...
A field with prairie grass blowing in the wind.
The shore of a beach.
Seaweed moving under water(this may make you seasick)
Fish swimming in a tank.
Something like the Plasma screen-saver(slowed down so you hardly notice it's moving)

Make it possible to use a video file as the background. examples of this could be... A field with prairie grass blowing in the wind. The shore of a beach. Seaweed moving under water(this may make you seasick) Fish swimming in a tank. Something like the Plasma screen-saver(slowed down so you hardly notice it's moving)

Written by chrisbuchholz the 27 Apr 09 at 08:46.

Make it possible to subscribe to a folder, so any new picture put in the folder, will get added in the wallpaper-chooser. Subscribing to a folder would also be great if such feature as having GNOME to randomly change your wallpaper every X minute would be implemented, so you wouldn't have to add the picture to both the folder and the wallpaper-chooser.

Make it possible to subscribe to a folder, so any new picture put in the folder, will get added in the wallpaper-chooser. Subscribing to a folder would also be great if such feature as having GNOME to randomly change your wallpaper every X minute would be implemented, so you wouldn't have to add the picture to both the folder and the wallpaper-chooser.

Written by badp the 29 Apr 09 at 16:14.

Have the same image stretch over the multiple desktops, regardless or whether they are virtual or real.

For example, with a compiz cube configuration and a 1280x1024 desktop, you would "just" need have a 5120x1024 image. With current storage and memory availability, the only problem should be finding a (good) 5120x1024 image... or just choose an .svg image.

Have the same image stretch over the multiple desktops, regardless or whether they are virtual or real. For example, with a compiz cube configuration and a 1280x1024 desktop, you would "just" need have a 5120x1024 image. With current storage and memory availability, the only problem should be finding a (good) 5120x1024 image... or just choose an .svg image.

Written by ZeXr0 the 1 May 09 at 17:33.

In the photo booth software, if the picture you have is not the same size that the format you selected, you can move a rectangle on the picture to select that you want to show on the picture.

In that case let's say I have a 1024*768 Wallpaper, and that my resolution is 800*600. I could select which part of the picture I want to show, or I can zoom in or zoom out to select exactly what I want to show.

I think that facebook use the same thing with the profile picture.

In the photo booth software, if the picture you have is not the same size that the format you selected, you can move a rectangle on the picture to select that you want to show on the picture. In that case let's say I have a 1024*768 Wallpaper, and that my resolution is 800*600. I could select which part of the picture I want to show, or I can zoom in or zoom out to select exactly what I want to show. I think that facebook use the same thing with the profile picture.

Written by zartocle the 15 Dec 09 at 10:41.

I think it'd be very useful a tweak to System Testing prompting the user to insert his laptop name, after the test has been completed: that could be used to automatically compile a table listing the results of the test for every laptop which was tested. This could be made partnering with www.ubuntuhcl.org or by creating a "Laptop DB" into Launchpad: something simple, just a table showing model and test report for every hardware part. The maximum result with the minimum effort...

Thank you for reading. Have a nice day! :-)

I think it'd be very useful a tweak to System Testing prompting the user to insert his laptop name, after the test has been completed: that could be used to automatically compile a table listing the results of the test for every laptop which was tested. This could be made partnering with www.ubuntuhcl.org or by creating a "Laptop DB" into Launchpad: something simple, just a table showing model and test report for every hardware part. The maximum result with the minimum effort... Thank you for reading. Have a nice day! :-)

Written by Andaril the 16 Dec 09 at 00:51.

Ask help in testing laptops, hardware and creating drivers.

Even if driver for special keys will be proprietary it will be more comfortable wait for free one having working one already.

Ask help in testing laptops, hardware and creating drivers. Even if driver for special keys will be proprietary it will be more comfortable wait for free one having working one already.

Written by Andaril the 16 Dec 09 at 00:59.

To make open hardware became true is need protect business that will manufacture it. If all world will make only one open hardware part I think it will be more then possible to make open PC in near future.

To make open hardware became true is need protect business that will manufacture it. If all world will make only one open hardware part I think it will be more then possible to make open PC in near future.

Written by hlippek the 29 Dec 09 at 09:16.

I think, it would make sense having a compatibility-DB of the several HW components that are used in Laptop models (e.g. for network, wifi, sound, graphics, ...). Many Laptop-models use same HW components.

The DB should include information about the state of driver support for Linux, drivers in Ubuntu repository, propritary/open-source.
A Laptop-Model shoud be seen as a combination of many hardware components. With that DB you can create some kind of Rating or percentage of compatibility for each Laptop Model.

I think, it would make sense having a compatibility-DB of the several HW components that are used in Laptop models (e.g. for network, wifi, sound, graphics, ...). Many Laptop-models use same HW components. The DB should include information about the state of driver support for Linux, drivers in Ubuntu repository, propritary/open-source. A Laptop-Model shoud be seen as a combination of many hardware components. With that DB you can create some kind of Rating or percentage of compatibility for each Laptop Model.

Written by mattmyers83 the 2 Jan 10 at 20:52.

I like solution #1 but I think desktop model requests should be included as well.

I like solution #1 but I think desktop model requests should be included as well.

Written by armware the 12 Jan 10 at 07:43.

This way the ubuntu installer that runs in windows (wubi, i think) could, if not detect, ask what model the computer is and could lookup the compatibility and give an honest, up to date assessment, and hopefully expandable details.

This way the ubuntu installer that runs in windows (wubi, i think) could, if not detect, ask what model the computer is and could lookup the compatibility and give an honest, up to date assessment, and hopefully expandable details.

Written by pererik87 the 14 Jan 10 at 00:42.

Many people are having problems with drivers etc. and the solutions are often different for each computer, and some computers's have multiple problems that NEEDS TO BE FIXED. Make it easier to check if the computer or hardware you are going to buy works with ubuntu.

I was looking at this http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&sTitle=Browse%20Ap plications&sOrderBy=appName&bAscending=true
site. then the thought, what if it was desktops on this site. And then what if it was hardware there as well.

This would make it easier for everyone. developers can use this as a database to check how people solved problems. new ubuntuers can find a solution to all their computer problems all in one and easily check for problems before buying. the sales devisions can check it fast if a costumer ask.

neither one of these is good enough or has a inviting look usability and feel over themselves.

http://hwdb.ubuntu.com/
http://www.ubuntuhcl.org/

Many people are having problems with drivers etc. and the solutions are often different for each computer, and some computers's have multiple problems that NEEDS TO BE FIXED. Make it easier to check if the computer or hardware you are going to buy works with ubuntu. I was looking at this http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=application&sTitle=Browse%20Applications&sOrderBy=appName&bAscending=true site. then the thought, what if it was desktops on this site. And then what if it was hardware there as well. This would make it easier for everyone. developers can use this as a database to check how people solved problems. new ubuntuers can find a solution to all their computer problems all in one and easily check for problems before buying. the sales devisions can check it fast if a costumer ask. neither one of these is good enough or has a inviting look usability and feel over themselves. http://hwdb.ubuntu.com/ http://www.ubuntuhcl.org/ https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport The forum is a help, but its not always as easy to find what you are looking for and is not presented quite as nicely. they are working on something here. https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/better-hardware-database so my suggestion is as following. a similar database to wine apps, customized to suit the needs and look of a hardware database, complying to all the needs developers, community, users, newbies, expert, computer vendors and others might have.

Written by cloudscream the 2 Apr 09 at 06:26.

Just like Mozilla Firefox' and Konqueror's confirmation dialog, it would be great if Nautilus could warn the user when he or she attempts to close a Nautilus window with multiple tabs. "You are about to close n tabs. Are you sure you want to continue?"

Just like Mozilla Firefox' and Konqueror's confirmation dialog, it would be great if Nautilus could warn the user when he or she attempts to close a Nautilus window with multiple tabs. "You are about to close n tabs. Are you sure you want to continue?"

Written by Darwin Survivor the 2 Apr 09 at 08:39.

I'm sure everyone has thought of it, but nobody has every dreamed implement it.

What linux needs to truly stick out in the market is a universal undo button. Currently in modern OS's we are bombarded with "are you sure" buttons which inevitably end up being ignored and rendered useless. Most things a user does by accident (deleting a file, closing a program, deleting the wrong person from their IM list, etc) could have an undo function.

I propose that ubuntu implement an "undo" system that all the programs can "plug into". It will take a while to get adopted, but eventually people will start adding listeners to hear these undo actions and we will be one step closer to fulfilling every computer users dream!

I'm sure everyone has thought of it, but nobody has every dreamed implement it. What linux needs to truly stick out in the market is a universal undo button. Currently in modern OS's we are bombarded with "are you sure" buttons which inevitably end up being ignored and rendered useless. Most things a user does by accident (deleting a file, closing a program, deleting the wrong person from their IM list, etc) could have an undo function. I propose that ubuntu implement an "undo" system that all the programs can "plug into". It will take a while to get adopted, but eventually people will start adding listeners to hear these undo actions and we will be one step closer to fulfilling every computer users dream!

Written by Haku the 2 Apr 09 at 09:22.

Let Nautilus optionally remember the last state. After reopen it will start as it was last time, including tabs, positions, views, etc. It could be done by checkbox "Save settings on exit" in menu or by advanced settings in Preferences.

Let Nautilus optionally remember the last state. After reopen it will start as it was last time, including tabs, positions, views, etc. It could be done by checkbox "Save settings on exit" in menu or by advanced settings in Preferences.

Written by PassiveJJ the 2 Apr 09 at 17:52.

Add a list of recently closed tabs like Firefox does in its History drop down menu. This would eliminate the need for a confirmation dialog or undo solution while staying conveniently out of sight. It's also a quick way to get back to folders you were using earlier in the session.

Add a list of recently closed tabs like Firefox does in its History drop down menu. This would eliminate the need for a confirmation dialog or undo solution while staying conveniently out of sight. It's also a quick way to get back to folders you were using earlier in the session.

Written by codexx the 10 Apr 09 at 14:05.

If you could lock an application or window, then it would be unaffected by 'mistaken' close actions by the User (ALT+F4 or mouse)...in fact, the application could pass-through the ALT+F4 by switching to the next application as well, so the User doesn't have to ALT+TAB away when closing a string of windows

If you could lock an application or window, then it would be unaffected by 'mistaken' close actions by the User (ALT+F4 or mouse)...in fact, the application could pass-through the ALT+F4 by switching to the next application as well, so the User doesn't have to ALT+TAB away when closing a string of windows