Written by chunkyboy the 29 Jun 12 at 11:09.

More friendly authorization popup will make us feel a little less annoyed, intimidated, fustrated ect at the way we constantly have to provide our password.
Please note that some of the "friendliness" can be achieved by:
1.Make the explanation directive simpler ("authentication is required please") ....isn't that enough?
2.Adding the word PLEASE
3.Maybe the use of all lowercase letters for the entire popup (lowercase is less intimidating than than capitals)

More friendly authorization popup will make us feel a little less annoyed, intimidated, fustrated ect at the way we constantly have to provide our password. Please note that some of the "friendliness" can be achieved by: 1.Make the explanation directive simpler ("authentication is required please") ....isn't that enough? 2.Adding the word PLEASE 3.Maybe the use of all lowercase letters for the entire popup (lowercase is less intimidating than than capitals)

Written by porterrakter the 4 Jul 12 at 22:27.

A large print quote such as the following examples will be displayed, following with the usual "Authorization Required" fine print that we usually see.

"I really hope you know what you're doing."

"Sudo make me a sandwich."

"Authorization to sign your computer's life away required."

"Be careful with me, okay?"

These quotes will be customizeable in a local file that the user can edit and which can be added to by the Ubuntu community.

A large print quote such as the following examples will be displayed, following with the usual "Authorization Required" fine print that we usually see. "I really hope you know what you're doing." "Sudo make me a sandwich." "Authorization to sign your computer's life away required." "Be careful with me, okay?" These quotes will be customizeable in a local file that the user can edit and which can be added to by the Ubuntu community.

Written by rarkenin the 17 Jul 12 at 12:49.

Maybe the prompts could be situation-specific:

apt-get install: You are installing `packagename`. Do you want to continue?

apt-get remove: You are removing packages. If these packages are needed by parts of Ubuntu, you may break your system. Shall I continue?

bash/other: You are getting full control of your system, anf may cause severe damage.

The last one should include a checkbox to ensure compliance.

Maybe the prompts could be situation-specific: apt-get install: You are installing `packagename`. Do you want to continue? apt-get remove: You are removing packages. If these packages are needed by parts of Ubuntu, you may break your system. Shall I continue? bash/other: You are getting full control of your system, anf may cause severe damage. The last one should include a checkbox to ensure compliance.

Written by matzerath the 25 Jun 12 at 09:41.

Create a way to easily add drivers by manufacturers to the software center in bundles like:

HP ENVY Ultrabook 6t-1000 (Driver Bundle)
HP Pavilion dv3-2302tu Entertainment Notebook PC (Driver Bundle)
HP Pavilion dv2325la Notebook PC (Driver Bundle)

They'd need their own category that wasnt included in "all" so they didn't spam normal searches.

This would allow manufacturers to build a bundle of linux drivers for easy support and easy install.

Create a way to easily add drivers by manufacturers to the software center in bundles like: HP ENVY Ultrabook 6t-1000 (Driver Bundle) HP Pavilion dv3-2302tu Entertainment Notebook PC (Driver Bundle) HP Pavilion dv2325la Notebook PC (Driver Bundle) They'd need their own category that wasnt included in "all" so they didn't spam normal searches. This would allow manufacturers to build a bundle of linux drivers for easy support and easy install.

Written by tuxest the 24 May 12 at 21:12.

Next to the history button in the software centre there could be "Installing windows software" button. When pushing it the user would get three things: information about which are Ubuntu alternatives for windows software (has been proposed before on this site), explained option to use CrossOver and some integrated functionalities of the wine front-end PlayOnLinux. The first section would give information on the most popular Windows software and its alternatives (MS Office and LibreOffice, Photoshop and Gimp, and etc.). The second would explain what is CrossOver, why it is needed and guidelines how to set it up (a button would be even better). Also using virtual machine could be introduced under this section as the common nominator is the “things that solve your problem in exchange for money”. The third would provide user with a free functionalities based on PlayOnLinux. The last option could be accompanied with a message that Ubuntu team advices people to use software from Ubuntu repositories and that the Windows software might not work as well on Ubuntu as it does on Windows. The key is to present the information well and improve accessibility to functions and the right place to do it in Ubuntu is the software centre.

Playonlinux enables to install impressive list of Windows software easily by user just choosing the programme/game from the list and inserting installation media if needed. Some work well and some not that well- the information about that is shared by the community and is visible to user when s/he browses the list. I know that it is not always that rosy experience as I might make it sound but it is a half empty glass and that is a lot for a thirsty.
For an example Ubuntu could at first choose few PlayOnLinux scripts that already work and in return contribute a bit to the development of those scripts how they can. PlayOnLinux would benefit as it would enable to grow their community.

Next to the history button in the software centre there could be "Installing windows software" button. When pushing it the user would get three things: information about which are Ubuntu alternatives for windows software (has been proposed before on this site), explained option to use CrossOver and some integrated functionalities of the wine front-end PlayOnLinux. The first section would give information on the most popular Windows software and its alternatives (MS Office and LibreOffice, Photoshop and Gimp, and etc.). The second would explain what is CrossOver, why it is needed and guidelines how to set it up (a button would be even better). Also using virtual machine could be introduced under this section as the common nominator is the “things that solve your problem in exchange for money”. The third would provide user with a free functionalities based on PlayOnLinux. The last option could be accompanied with a message that Ubuntu team advices people to use software from Ubuntu repositories and that the Windows software might not work as well on Ubuntu as it does on Windows. The key is to present the information well and improve accessibility to functions and the right place to do it in Ubuntu is the software centre. Playonlinux enables to install impressive list of Windows software easily by user just choosing the programme/game from the list and inserting installation media if needed. Some work well and some not that well- the information about that is shared by the community and is visible to user when s/he browses the list. I know that it is not always that rosy experience as I might make it sound but it is a half empty glass and that is a lot for a thirsty. For an example Ubuntu could at first choose few PlayOnLinux scripts that already work and in return contribute a bit to the development of those scripts how they can. PlayOnLinux would benefit as it would enable to grow their community. The idea is not that the Windows programmes should be installed the same way and as easily as the ones from Ubuntu repositories. The idea is that software centre would be a right place where to provide such information and where to integrate already existing solutions.

Written by PaddyLandau the 27 Jun 12 at 13:24.

If the user chooses to include third-party software when installing, or later chooses to install ubuntu-restricted-extras, kubuntu-restricted-extras, xubuntu-restricted-extras or lubuntu-restricted-extras, include PlayOnLinux along with Flash, MP3, etc.

If the user chooses to include third-party software when installing, or later chooses to install ubuntu-restricted-extras, kubuntu-restricted-extras, xubuntu-restricted-extras or lubuntu-restricted-extras, include PlayOnLinux along with Flash, MP3, etc.

Written by gk1993 the 2 Jun 12 at 22:45.

One of four virtual desktops would be a linux terminal. Of course the end-user should be able to alter it's existence on the screen.

One of four virtual desktops would be a linux terminal. Of course the end-user should be able to alter it's existence on the screen.

Written by tertian the 20 Jun 12 at 00:36.

Be able to zoom in/out using mouse wheel on a window while in spread mode (like in gnome DE)

Be able to zoom in/out using mouse wheel on a window while in spread mode (like in gnome DE)

Written by tertian the 20 Jun 12 at 00:42.

Make an additional keyboard shortcut to spread windows from ALL workspaces at once, so as to have two options: either to use spread window for current workspace or to use spread window for all workspaces, depending on what you need. (I think this was a feature in previous unity versions)

Make an additional keyboard shortcut to spread windows from ALL workspaces at once, so as to have two options: either to use spread window for current workspace or to use spread window for all workspaces, depending on what you need. (I think this was a feature in previous unity versions)

Written by tertian the 20 Jun 12 at 00:47.

Be able to move between workspaces WHILE in spread mode so as to check out windows in different workspaces; either through ctrl+alt+arrow keys and/or clicking and dragging to the opposite direction like in a touch screen

Be able to move between workspaces WHILE in spread mode so as to check out windows in different workspaces; either through ctrl+alt+arrow keys and/or clicking and dragging to the opposite direction like in a touch screen

Written by tertian the 20 Jun 12 at 00:53.

Be able to close a window when midde-clicking on it and/or through a "Close" button in the respective corner (left or right) where the user has specified his close-minimize-maximize button(s) to be

Be able to close a window when midde-clicking on it and/or through a "Close" button in the respective corner (left or right) where the user has specified his close-minimize-maximize button(s) to be

Written by tertian the 20 Jun 12 at 00:58.

Be able to drag a window and depending on the screen border you drag and drop it into, you move it to the respective adjacent workspace

Be able to drag a window and depending on the screen border you drag and drop it into, you move it to the respective adjacent workspace

Written by PaddyLandau the 20 Jun 12 at 13:06.

Super+W shows windows in the current workspace.
Super+S shows all windows in all workspaces.

If you press Super+W then Super+S, it switches from the former to the latter.

But if you press Super+W, Super+S does not switch back.

Solution: Let Super+S work when in Super+W mode.

This will allow quick switching between the two modes.

Super+W shows windows in the current workspace. Super+S shows all windows in all workspaces. If you press Super+W then Super+S, it switches from the former to the latter. But if you press Super+W, Super+S does not switch back. Solution: Let Super+S work when in Super+W mode. This will allow quick switching between the two modes.

Written by Cybolic the 27 Jun 12 at 05:08.

Activate the "Scale Addons" and "Text" Compiz plugin and toggle on the Window Title Display by default.

I wouldn't mind also having the option of having all windows show the title underneath instead of only on top of the window as is now.

Activate the "Scale Addons" and "Text" Compiz plugin and toggle on the Window Title Display by default. I wouldn't mind also having the option of having all windows show the title underneath instead of only on top of the window as is now.

Written by pascalio the 30 Jun 12 at 09:42.

More generally, window spread (scale) and workspace spread (expo) should cooperate more. Remaining two separate options, the scale mode would eventually only be a "zooming in the current workspace" from the expo mode: This means
1) you can drag windows to adjacent workspaces in expo mode but in scale mode as well since it's just a zooming view of the expo;
2) you can zoom in or out from expo to scale and vice versa as you need if you're looking for a window in some workspace;
2') if you scaled in workspace 1, then zoom out to expo, you can then zoom in to workspace 2 for example, getting the scale mode there as well, and so on navigating between workspaces and respective windows.

More generally, window spread (scale) and workspace spread (expo) should cooperate more. Remaining two separate options, the scale mode would eventually only be a "zooming in the current workspace" from the expo mode: This means 1) you can drag windows to adjacent workspaces in expo mode but in scale mode as well since it's just a zooming view of the expo; 2) you can zoom in or out from expo to scale and vice versa as you need if you're looking for a window in some workspace; 2') if you scaled in workspace 1, then zoom out to expo, you can then zoom in to workspace 2 for example, getting the scale mode there as well, and so on navigating between workspaces and respective windows.

Written by Le Guen the 30 Jun 12 at 17:35.

My idea: "an option in the use of the left icon bar"

automatic placement of icons on the based on the use of programs.

The most used icons automatically moves on top.

My idea: "an option in the use of the left icon bar" automatic placement of icons on the based on the use of programs. The most used icons automatically moves on top.

Written by wonson the 29 Apr 13 at 17:24.

Drag several icons tgt to make a group.

Drag several icons tgt to make a group.

Written by Bezzy the 10 Jul 12 at 04:56.

A ideia inicial é integrar o menu ao unity, e ao clicar no ícone de rede, ira deslizar para ser mostrado um menu com informações básicas para o usuário.
Dentro desse menu também pode conter sub-menus, onde mostrará mais detalhamentos ou até botões, onde irá direcionar para alguma janela para configuração ou aplicativo.

Para mais detalhes, confira a imagem a baixo no link
http://i.imgur.com/AL6qp.jpg

[Google Translator]
The initial idea is to integrate the menu to the unity, and clicking the network icon, will slide to be shown a menu with basic information to the user.
Within this menu can also contain sub-menus, which show more drawings or even buttons, which will direct for any window configuration or application.

For more details, check out the image below in the link
http://i.imgur.com/AL6qp.jpg

A ideia inicial é integrar o menu ao unity, e ao clicar no ícone de rede, ira deslizar para ser mostrado um menu com informações básicas para o usuário. Dentro desse menu também pode conter sub-menus, onde mostrará mais detalhamentos ou até botões, onde irá direcionar para alguma janela para configuração ou aplicativo. Para mais detalhes, confira a imagem a baixo no link http://i.imgur.com/AL6qp.jpg [Google Translator] The initial idea is to integrate the menu to the unity, and clicking the network icon, will slide to be shown a menu with basic information to the user. Within this menu can also contain sub-menus, which show more drawings or even buttons, which will direct for any window configuration or application. For more details, check out the image below in the link http://i.imgur.com/AL6qp.jpg

Written by a.s. the 25 May 12 at 10:51.

Full path on mouse hover or on right-click will be very nice.
I guess that preferably on hover to reduce the number of clicks.
And, well, once we are showing something on hover, maybe some more properties (full path and date of last modification may be the most useful in my opinion but we might think in showing all the options the nautilus right-click menu does show --and the path!--)

Full path on mouse hover or on right-click will be very nice. I guess that preferably on hover to reduce the number of clicks. And, well, once we are showing something on hover, maybe some more properties (full path and date of last modification may be the most useful in my opinion but we might think in showing all the options the nautilus right-click menu does show --and the path!--)

Written by Souloohshuns the 28 May 12 at 00:58.

in response to the first comment, I think that there should be a little 'i' icon (or even a '?' icon) on the bottom bar of the dashboard (perhaps the bottom right) that could be selected, and would reduce the size of the icons whilst simultaneously displaying more information beneath them.

This would have the effect of displaying the paths of folders and files (e.g. 'accounts/bill/sales' and 'accounts/jim/sales') and also some other useful information (such as date and file size)

It could also have the effect on applications of displaying a short description (e.g. firefox - open source web-browser .... gimp - professional image editor .... audacity - sound editor ... ardour - professional audio recording and mixing)

in response to the first comment, I think that there should be a little 'i' icon (or even a '?' icon) on the bottom bar of the dashboard (perhaps the bottom right) that could be selected, and would reduce the size of the icons whilst simultaneously displaying more information beneath them. This would have the effect of displaying the paths of folders and files (e.g. 'accounts/bill/sales' and 'accounts/jim/sales') and also some other useful information (such as date and file size) It could also have the effect on applications of displaying a short description (e.g. firefox - open source web-browser .... gimp - professional image editor .... audacity - sound editor ... ardour - professional audio recording and mixing)

Written by AdlerHorst the 11 Jun 12 at 08:43.

If more then one directory has the same name. Watch the Name of the parent directory to.

Show the filename smaller but the name of the parent directory in normal bigness

If more then one directory has the same name. Watch the Name of the parent directory to. Show the filename smaller but the name of the parent directory in normal bigness

Written by zubozrout the 6 May 12 at 08:04.

There should be buttons for sharing applications through Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (possibly using Gwibber for that).

There should be buttons for sharing applications through Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (possibly using Gwibber for that).

Written by zubozrout the 6 May 12 at 08:07.

As you can copy URL link in application menu, you should be able to share an app through there.

As you can copy URL link in application menu, you should be able to share an app through there.

Written by zubozrout the 6 May 12 at 08:18.

If a developer would not like the idea, there should be a way to disable sharing function in administration.

If a developer would not like the idea, there should be a way to disable sharing function in administration.

Written by seiryu89 the 11 May 12 at 08:15.

It will be a good solution for this if we add a simple button like this mock-up I did:
http://postimage.org/image/5lensnmzz/85033110/

You can click and share easily.
Also, I add a important solution for computers that didn't have access to internet; save applications as offline application.
It will be very good also if you want to have a couple of your favorite applications in a pendrive, etc.

The applications save as offline will have a security check to check if a application is actually from ubuntu revised and secure applications.

It will be a good solution for this if we add a simple button like this mock-up I did: http://postimage.org/image/5lensnmzz/85033110/ You can click and share easily. Also, I add a important solution for computers that didn't have access to internet; save applications as offline application. It will be very good also if you want to have a couple of your favorite applications in a pendrive, etc. The applications save as offline will have a security check to check if a application is actually from ubuntu revised and secure applications.

Written by benoyanthony the 2 Jun 12 at 11:06.

Under network manager in option "network information" , need to put details regarding data packet send / receive.

Under network manager in option "network information" , need to put details regarding data packet send / receive.

Written by nigamp the 6 Jun 12 at 12:37.

We can see the packet information though ifconfig in terminal.

Create a shortcut/alias for this command ,since this would be better than manually clicking through the network manager icon

We can see the packet information though ifconfig in terminal. Create a shortcut/alias for this command ,since this would be better than manually clicking through the network manager icon