Written by jamesisin the 6 Aug 08 at 03:40.

Seems like these, especially the search box, should be ubiquitous throughout the site--as in on every page.

Certainly add the search box to the other post pages, which seems to be a logical place from which one might desire to launch a search.

And add the submit button on the search results page.

Seems like these, especially the search box, should be ubiquitous throughout the site--as in on every page. Certainly add the search box to the other post pages, which seems to be a logical place from which one might desire to launch a search. And add the submit button on the search results page.

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 kreggz the 2 Apr 09 at 09:26.

If a program fails to run, details of the error should be displayed like it would if launched from the command line.

If a program fails to run, details of the error should be displayed like it would if launched from the command line.

Written by codeslicer the 2 Apr 09 at 20:23.

A popup from the system tray would show something like "*PROGRAM* failed to start. Click here for more information..."

Then if necessary the user could view more information.

A popup from the system tray would show something like "*PROGRAM* failed to start. Click here for more information..." Then if necessary the user could view more information.

Written by Darwin Survivor the 4 Apr 09 at 04:42.

Instead of just alerting a user when a program has failed, why not modify the mouse cursor to show that it is still trying to open?

This could be easily done in addition to solutions 1 or 2.

Instead of just alerting a user when a program has failed, why not modify the mouse cursor to show that it is still trying to open? This could be easily done in addition to solutions 1 or 2.

Written by grofaty the 5 Apr 09 at 07:33.

Add notification. Sample:
Notification's title: "Error on staring program X."
Notification's body: "You don't have rights to start the program. Make file executable."

Add notification. Sample: Notification's title: "Error on staring program X." Notification's body: "You don't have rights to start the program. Make file executable."

Written by sighK the 14 Apr 09 at 19:00.

because the launcher uses something like system();

who not look at $? after the command is finished, if not = 0 then display a dialog saying there has been an error. Mabey capture /dev/stderr and display the result in a text area, incase there are many errors.

you can probley do this using zenity to display the errors.

Make the original execution script do

session=$RAND
$command 2>/tmp/$session
if [ $? != 0 ]; then
zenity --text-info "$(cat /tmp$session)"
rm /tmp/$session
fi

because the launcher uses something like system(); who not look at $? after the command is finished, if not = 0 then display a dialog saying there has been an error. Mabey capture /dev/stderr and display the result in a text area, incase there are many errors. you can probley do this using zenity to display the errors. Make the original execution script do session=$RAND $command 2>/tmp/$session if [ $? != 0 ]; then zenity --text-info "$(cat /tmp$session)" rm /tmp/$session fi

Written by judo-yannick the 20 Apr 09 at 12:57.

Sometimes there is the problem that not all needed packages are installed. In this case you could receive some kind of advice like:

"It's possible that not all needed packages were installed. Please check whether the following programs/packages are installed correct:"

Sometimes there is the problem that not all needed packages are installed. In this case you could receive some kind of advice like: "It's possible that not all needed packages were installed. Please check whether the following programs/packages are installed correct:"

Written by jamesisin the 20 Apr 09 at 21:38.

If an application fails to start, give a message like "Such-and-such application failed to start correctly. Try running this app from a command line to see error messages." with instuctions on how to run the app from the command line.

If an application fails to start, give a message like "Such-and-such application failed to start correctly. Try running this app from a command line to see error messages." with instuctions on how to run the app from the command line.

Written by Lachu the 22 Apr 09 at 13:50.

Check if app are connected to X Server. When not and app terminate, display some message. We only watch for apps creates X Window and show message like: "run it in terminal" if it's not in list.


I don't know it's hard to implement.

Check if app are connected to X Server. When not and app terminate, display some message. We only watch for apps creates X Window and show message like: "run it in terminal" if it's not in list. I don't know it's hard to implement.

Written by m_m the 22 Apr 09 at 15:09.

Add "Run in terminal" as an option in nautilus contextual menu when selected file is executable (and don't close it when the program terminates).

Add "Run in terminal" as an option in nautilus contextual menu when selected file is executable (and don't close it when the program terminates).

Written by Lachu the 23 Aug 09 at 19:07.

It's possible(I know you don't believe my, but it's true). You only need to link some console application with my library, so Canonical can do it before release new Ubuntu version.

Look at my comment: http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/17619/ (second comment in topic)

Look at my library: http://slawek.lach.art.pl/cui2gui-lib.tar.gz

http://sourceforge.net/projects/cli2gui/

Seriously Canonical can create similar library. My library has released today and it's not stable yet(alpha version), so DON'T USE IT or USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

It's possible(I know you don't believe my, but it's true). You only need to link some console application with my library, so Canonical can do it before release new Ubuntu version. Look at my comment: http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/17619/ (second comment in topic) Look at my library: http://slawek.lach.art.pl/cui2gui-lib.tar.gz http://sourceforge.net/projects/cli2gui/ Seriously Canonical can create similar library. My library has released today and it's not stable yet(alpha version), so DON'T USE IT or USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Written by sanketmedhi the 18 Apr 09 at 13:03.

Every major release should come with a new theme, a new look and feel for Ubuntu. For example, 9.04 should have had better look'n'feel.

Every major release should come with a new theme, a new look and feel for Ubuntu. For example, 9.04 should have had better look'n'feel.

Written by jamesisin the 18 Apr 09 at 21:48.

I don't think creating a new theme for each release is the best use of available resources. However, I do see the value of introducing users, and especially new users, to alternative themes.

As such, Ubuntu could showcase or spotlight some new theme in each new release. This could be incorporated into a new-user how-to such as are suggested elsewhere in Brainstorm. Clearly it would also have to include information about where and how to obtain that theme (and others like it).

I don't think creating a new theme for each release is the best use of available resources. However, I do see the value of introducing users, and especially new users, to alternative themes. As such, Ubuntu could showcase or spotlight some new theme in each new release. This could be incorporated into a new-user how-to such as are suggested elsewhere in Brainstorm. Clearly it would also have to include information about where and how to obtain that theme (and others like it).

Written by cheesehead the 20 Apr 09 at 23:12.

The goal of the "Artwork Team" is to produce artwork for the community side of Ubuntu.

The Artwork Team aims to enrich Ubuntu by designing high quality, original and beautiful themes to be available in the repo as an *alternative* to the default look.

We tend to work in small groups on themes, so alongside people with a strong vision who can lead a team, we need plenty of others that can work together to help polish a great complete, cohesive look.

This involves designers, packagers and GTK+ & QT themeing experts, and we could certainly do with a few more hackers.

Quoted From: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork

The goal of the "Artwork Team" is to produce artwork for the community side of Ubuntu. The Artwork Team aims to enrich Ubuntu by designing high quality, original and beautiful themes to be available in the repo as an *alternative* to the default look. We tend to work in small groups on themes, so alongside people with a strong vision who can lead a team, we need plenty of others that can work together to help polish a great complete, cohesive look. This involves designers, packagers and GTK+ & QT themeing experts, and we could certainly do with a few more hackers. Quoted From: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork

Written by Drak the 22 May 09 at 19:16.

In order to achieve a combination of all components of appearance, I propose to make kits.

They may consist of such components:
-Theme
-Icons
-Panel

That is, choosing the design change is not only an issue, but also icons and the panel met in the same style.
Necessary to keep the possibility of combining the different parts.

In order to achieve a combination of all components of appearance, I propose to make kits. They may consist of such components: -Theme -Icons -Panel That is, choosing the design change is not only an issue, but also icons and the panel met in the same style. Necessary to keep the possibility of combining the different parts.

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 grofaty the 18 Apr 09 at 11:05.

Add info about the name of last person that has added command.

Add info about the name of last person that has added command.

Written by grofaty the 18 Apr 09 at 11:06.

When new comment is added add new comment icon at front of the "See the x comments or propose a solution" info text.

When new comment is added add new comment icon at front of the "See the x comments or propose a solution" info text.

Written by jamesisin the 18 Apr 09 at 21:55.

As in the forums where newly commented/suggested items appear at the top in bold, add a method to sort in My Dashboard which will perform this useful sorting by these two criteria (new solutions added to an idea and new comments added to an idea thread).

As in the forums where newly commented/suggested items appear at the top in bold, add a method to sort in My Dashboard which will perform this useful sorting by these two criteria (new solutions added to an idea and new comments added to an idea thread).

Written by choad the 10 Mar 09 at 15:12.

By default have the file browser view open in "My Files"



but have "home" right there in the path bar, so it's just one click away.

By default have the file browser view open in "My Files" <a href="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6537/28jkw4.png"><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6537/28jkw4.th.png" /></a> but have "home" right there in the path bar, so it's just one click away.

Written by Psycho_zs the 10 Mar 09 at 18:59.

and leave ~/ for configs stuff

and leave ~/ for configs stuff

Written by aysiu the 10 Mar 09 at 19:57.

I don't see a problem here. My home directory doesn't look like that.

I don't see a problem here. My home directory doesn't look like that.

Written by Cé the 11 Mar 09 at 11:00.

The directory ~/Documents already exist in Ubuntu, so the only change needed is the link in the "Places" menubar, and the default place when the filebrowser start.

The directory ~/Documents already exist in Ubuntu, so the only change needed is the link in the "Places" menubar, and the default place when the filebrowser start.

Written by fmorel90 the 11 Mar 09 at 14:56.

Convince developers to put their application settings under ~./config so that the Home folder looks neater even when hidden files are shown.

Convince developers to put their application settings under ~./config so that the Home folder looks neater even when hidden files are shown.

Written by zeroangelmk1 the 28 Mar 09 at 18:20.

~/.hidden is a text file which is supposed to allow the file manager to prevent certain files and folders in the home from being viewed in normal mode (unless 'view hidden files' is enabled). Mentioning this in a tip dialogue or creating a link to a program which edits this file for the user would be useful.

~/.hidden is a text file which is supposed to allow the file manager to prevent certain files and folders in the home from being viewed in normal mode (unless 'view hidden files' is enabled). Mentioning this in a tip dialogue or creating a link to a program which edits this file for the user would be useful.

Written by cheesehead the 25 Mar 09 at 00:39.

Use Gconf for many config settings. That's what it's for, it's already included in the default install, and it offers many benefits to the apps that use it. Including KDE apps (Gconf does not require Gnome).
Many upstream projects could use volunteer love to help convert from .conf files to Gconf settings.

Use Gconf for many config settings. That's what it's for, it's already included in the default install, and it offers many benefits to the apps that use it. Including KDE apps (Gconf does not require Gnome). Many upstream projects could use volunteer love to help convert from .conf files to Gconf settings.

Written by benpicco the 26 Mar 09 at 03:12.

EDIT: So just use $XDG_CONFIG_HOME
http://standards.freedesktop.org/basedir-spec/basedir-spec-0.6.html

By using an environment variable, everyone can decide where the config goes - one could even set $XDG_CONFIG_HOME=/tmp/ to try something out without overwriting the existing configuration - or having multiple configs for the same application with no effort. It's a flexible solution which would be even more easy to implement. (considering applications use getenv("HOME") to determine the home folder, the only change would be to replace getenv("HOME") with getenv("XDG_CONFIG_HOME").)

EDIT: So just use $XDG_CONFIG_HOME http://standards.freedesktop.org/basedir-spec/basedir-spec-0.6.html By using an environment variable, everyone can decide where the config goes - one could even set $XDG_CONFIG_HOME=/tmp/ to try something out without overwriting the existing configuration - or having multiple configs for the same application with no effort. It's a flexible solution which would be even more easy to implement. (considering applications use getenv("HOME") to determine the home folder, the only change would be to replace getenv("HOME") with getenv("XDG_CONFIG_HOME").)

Written by codexx the 1 Apr 09 at 06:08.

Either make the user folders or the autogenerated folders, have different icons.

This can be done in addition to other suggestions and i imagine be relatively simple

Either make the user folders or the autogenerated folders, have different icons. This can be done in addition to other suggestions and i imagine be relatively simple

Written by jamesisin the 7 Apr 09 at 06:26.

It certainly would help these matters if there was a simple button which would allow us to toggle hidden files on and off.

It certainly would help these matters if there was a simple button which would allow us to toggle hidden files on and off.

Written by tchalvakspam the 9 Apr 09 at 02:42.

Often app or config files and folders -can't- be moved, or renamed with a dot, or perhaps they will just be frequently auto-created even if they were moved. So we need to be able to just hide files or folders that we don't want to see ourselves, but still get used in that location by applications. Make that simple to do from the right click menu.

Often app or config files and folders -can't- be moved, or renamed with a dot, or perhaps they will just be frequently auto-created even if they were moved. So we need to be able to just hide files or folders that we don't want to see ourselves, but still get used in that location by applications. Make that simple to do from the right click menu.

Written by mykeus the 10 Oct 09 at 07:05.

I tend to edit configurations alot and one thing i did like about OSX was making use of Library Folder under each user home directory.

$HOME/.config are conforming to old standard and is it nasty.

$HOME/library not only can we eliminate the .dotfile orgy in each directory and better organize the home structure, but it would assist in user accessible files. ex. ruby gems, perl modules, skins, icons.

I tend to edit configurations alot and one thing i did like about OSX was making use of Library Folder under each user home directory. $HOME/.config are conforming to old standard and is it nasty. $HOME/library not only can we eliminate the .dotfile orgy in each directory and better organize the home structure, but it would assist in user accessible files. ex. ruby gems, perl modules, skins, icons.

Written by xeniac the 3 Oct 09 at 23:31.

Every graphical Application in Ubuntu should be conform to the Basedir Spec from the Free Desktop Project (See:
http://standards.freedesktop.org/basedir-spec/latest/index.html)

* User specific config files should be stored in gconf, or in $HOME/.config

* named pipes, cache-files, and any other application data should be saved under $HOME/.local/share/$APP_NAME

Every GUI application that does not conform to this spec, should be cousiderd faulty and a bug should be reported to fix it in upstream.

Pure CLI Packages should'nt be affected by this, to preserve UNIX compatibility.

Every graphical Application in Ubuntu should be conform to the Basedir Spec from the Free Desktop Project (See: http://standards.freedesktop.org/basedir-spec/latest/index.html) * User specific config files should be stored in gconf, or in $HOME/.config * named pipes, cache-files, and any other application data should be saved under $HOME/.local/share/$APP_NAME Every GUI application that does not conform to this spec, should be cousiderd faulty and a bug should be reported to fix it in upstream. Pure CLI Packages should'nt be affected by this, to preserve UNIX compatibility.

Written by Lachu the 29 Oct 09 at 18:30.

Prevent user from removing this files/directories. Each hidden file in user home directory should been protected from being removed by user. Nautilus, Dolphin, etc. should show warning messages in this situation.

Prevent user from removing this files/directories. Each hidden file in user home directory should been protected from being removed by user. Nautilus, Dolphin, etc. should show warning messages in this situation.

Written by Sal Zeta the 29 Feb 08 at 21:03.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1819 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 #1819 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 jamesisin the 5 Apr 09 at 20:36.

I participated in a thread here concerning improving the installer.

Now, I like the idea of introducing new features in a slideshow or video, especially to new recruits. However, I do not think the installer is the right place for that.

I would recommend a special package (which could later be uninstalled or updated) which had a selection of tutorials, slideshows, and videos to introduce users to features and important histories (encompassing suggestions 2, 6, 7, 8, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 22 from http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/18564/ ).

It could even have a tutorial on how updates work (and which defines the three update icons) which actually walked the user through their first update (encompassing suggestion 20 from the other thread).

I participated in a thread here concerning improving the installer. Now, I like the idea of introducing new features in a slideshow or video, especially to new recruits. However, I do not think the installer is the right place for that. I would recommend a special package (which could later be uninstalled or updated) which had a selection of tutorials, slideshows, and videos to introduce users to features and important histories (encompassing suggestions 2, 6, 7, 8, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 22 from http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/18564/ ). It could even have a tutorial on how updates work (and which defines the three update icons) which actually walked the user through their first update (encompassing suggestion 20 from the other thread).

Written by Clorox the 23 Jun 09 at 03:58.

OpenSolaris implements this: an icon on the desktop that loads a window with nothing inside it but some pretty HTML. In it are some important introductory things such as "Install programs with the _Package Manager_," with "Package Manager" being a link that starts up the package manager when clicked. There could be more things in this window such as "Migrating from Windows? Read _this section_ of the help files." Of course, this is just a concept, it should really say something more friendly.

This is simple, visible, and unobtrusive, and easily deletable for the user who already knows their way around.

OpenSolaris implements this: an icon on the desktop that loads a window with nothing inside it but some pretty HTML. In it are some important introductory things such as "Install programs with the _Package Manager_," with "Package Manager" being a link that starts up the package manager when clicked. There could be more things in this window such as "Migrating from Windows? Read _this section_ of the help files." Of course, this is just a concept, it should really say something more friendly. This is simple, visible, and unobtrusive, and easily deletable for the user who already knows their way around.

Written by mackuz the 2 May 12 at 11:01.

Think I saw it in Google Chrome: tooltip appears and tells me about new option.
Tooltips can appear once or thrice for example, telling newbie that he can press ALT key to launch HUD and when HUD appears for the first time tooltip says what to do.
This option even can give us a chance to get Dodge Windows option back :) When Launcher disappears for the first time, tooltip appears and tells us what happend and what to do with it.

And of course there must be a possibility to turn theese tooltips off for those who hates them.

Think I saw it in Google Chrome: tooltip appears and tells me about new option. Tooltips can appear once or thrice for example, telling newbie that he can press ALT key to launch HUD and when HUD appears for the first time tooltip says what to do. This option even can give us a chance to get Dodge Windows option back :) When Launcher disappears for the first time, tooltip appears and tells us what happend and what to do with it. And of course there must be a possibility to turn theese tooltips off for those who hates them.

Written by l0rdraiden the 28 Feb 08 at 20:12.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #188 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 #188 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 Tom Mann the 14 Apr 09 at 15:08.

Have a boot menu with:

Install Ubuntu (default)
Install Kubuntu
Install Xubuntu
Install Ubuntu Studio
...

Have a boot menu with: Install Ubuntu (default) Install Kubuntu Install Xubuntu Install Ubuntu Studio ...

Written by Tom Mann the 14 Apr 09 at 15:16.

This will boot straight into a UI-free environment, apart from the Ubuntu USB Drive tool, modified slightly to give you a option of each Ubuntu variant (rather than ask for a path to an ISO) to create the live usb key of your choosing.

This will boot straight into a UI-free environment, apart from the Ubuntu USB Drive tool, modified slightly to give you a option of each Ubuntu variant (rather than ask for a path to an ISO) to create the live usb key of your choosing.

Written by jamesisin the 14 Apr 09 at 18:18.

One problem that I have run into in installing Ubuntu is that sometimes I would like to install the desktop software onto (former) server hardware. That is often not possible due to differing drivers being included on the desktop version and the server version.

Selection between different desktop environments could be part of this process. Kernel selection (desktop/server/older) should also be available.

Could it be possible to have the installer carry a wider array of drivers to cover more installation types and then be able to download other necessary drivers during its installation process?

I think we could still offer a very trim CD which could do all of this, but it may be beneficial to also offer a DVD which contained a lot of the optional packages.

One problem that I have run into in installing Ubuntu is that sometimes I would like to install the desktop software onto (former) server hardware. That is often not possible due to differing drivers being included on the desktop version and the server version. Selection between different desktop environments could be part of this process. Kernel selection (desktop/server/older) should also be available. Could it be possible to have the installer carry a wider array of drivers to cover more installation types and then be able to download other necessary drivers during its installation process? I think we could still offer a very trim CD which could do all of this, but it may be beneficial to also offer a DVD which contained a lot of the optional packages.

Written by nloewen the 28 Jun 09 at 18:53.

keep a slimed down version of the install with only base features to fit on cds and smaller flash drives for people without a dvd drive. On the first boot it could install the extra unnecessary stuff that didn't fit on the cd. The cd would include enough to keep it functional so that if you didn't have an internet connection you wouldn't have to worry.

keep a slimed down version of the install with only base features to fit on cds and smaller flash drives for people without a dvd drive. On the first boot it could install the extra unnecessary stuff that didn't fit on the cd. The cd would include enough to keep it functional so that if you didn't have an internet connection you wouldn't have to worry.

Written by nq6 the 28 Aug 09 at 15:13.

The DVD included with this issue lets you sample a selection of the most popular Ubuntu variants. Boot
the disk to a Live version of Ubuntu 9.04 “Jaunty Jackalope,” or install a permanent version of Jaunty on
your hard drive.

When you are ready for a taste of some other flavors, double-click the VirtualBox icon on your Ubuntu
desktop to launch any of the following:

Kubuntu: Ubuntu for the KDE desktop.

Xubuntu: small and light on resources – optimized for legacy hardware.

Easy Peasy: tooled for netbook systems. Also included on this DVD is a bootable disc image of Ubuntu Studio – an Ubuntu alternative for high-end audio recording studios and multimedia configurations. Plus you’ll find packages for Edubuntu – Ubuntu for schools and other classroom settings. See the Installation guide on page 60 for more on the Ubuntu User multi-buntu DVD.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34236634@N07/3865137930/" title="Untitled-1 copy copy por caricaturassa, no Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3865137930_dccc5bb7e5.jpg" width="500" height="364" alt="Untitled-1 copy copy" /></a> The DVD included with this issue lets you sample a selection of the most popular Ubuntu variants. Boot the disk to a Live version of Ubuntu 9.04 “Jaunty Jackalope,” or install a permanent version of Jaunty on your hard drive. When you are ready for a taste of some other flavors, double-click the VirtualBox icon on your Ubuntu desktop to launch any of the following: Kubuntu: Ubuntu for the KDE desktop. Xubuntu: small and light on resources – optimized for legacy hardware. Easy Peasy: tooled for netbook systems. Also included on this DVD is a bootable disc image of Ubuntu Studio – an Ubuntu alternative for high-end audio recording studios and multimedia configurations. Plus you’ll find packages for Edubuntu – Ubuntu for schools and other classroom settings. See the Installation guide on page 60 for more on the Ubuntu User multi-buntu DVD.

Written by mitcoes the 5 Sep 09 at 12:20.

Not only a recopilation, a distro where you can install all packages and choose what X to run each time you star o restartX.

All Gnome, KDE, Fluxbox, Xfce and more, are not a lot for actual HDDs.

OPTIONAL: And if it can be implemented a multi Xorg.conf, one for each Desktop Manager, it would be very useful if you have problems with any upgrade or update.

Not only a recopilation, a distro where you can install all packages and choose what X to run each time you star o restartX. All Gnome, KDE, Fluxbox, Xfce and more, are not a lot for actual HDDs. OPTIONAL: And if it can be implemented a multi Xorg.conf, one for each Desktop Manager, it would be very useful if you have problems with any upgrade or update.

Written by Dojan the 14 Feb 11 at 23:33.

nt

nt

Written by teraxas the 10 May 11 at 16:29.

The best way, in my opinion, would be to create two sepparate instalation images:
1)4.5GB DVD with all the features, codecs or anything "Canonical" wants to put inside.
2)700MB CD with basic features. This version should have a "first launch" screen with:
short presentation of Ubuntu's features AND
a button for upgrading to full version. This, when selected, would start downloading all the missing software from the DVD version.

This way, you can forget the size limit of CD and keep people with small USB keys or CD-ROMs interested.

This was already used by Linux Mint team. I think it's the optimal solution.

P.S. sorry for my English. I hope I will be heard.

The best way, in my opinion, would be to create two sepparate instalation images: 1)4.5GB DVD with all the features, codecs or anything "Canonical" wants to put inside. 2)700MB CD with basic features. This version should have a "first launch" screen with: short presentation of Ubuntu's features AND a button for upgrading to full version. This, when selected, would start downloading all the missing software from the DVD version. This way, you can forget the size limit of CD and keep people with small USB keys or CD-ROMs interested. This was already used by Linux Mint team. I think it's the optimal solution. P.S. sorry for my English. I hope I will be heard.

Written by sergioii the 18 Jan 12 at 16:31.

Provide a file. ISO disk to download all the environments that can be used by the User to create a disk or flash drive to take on.

Provide a file. ISO disk to download all the environments that can be used by the User to create a disk or flash drive to take on.