Contributor kclive18

Suspend and hibernate still seems to be a big issue based on forum posts. Really focus on fixing it, even with proprietary drivers.

I guess everybody has experienced the rather long boot up times in Ubuntu (particularly with laptops). I know they are already working on it, but the change from feisty to gutsy was a pain in the ass in terms of boot up speed.
A default WinXP installation beats Ubuntu's boot up time by far!! That shouldn't be allowed fellas!!

I therefore propose to the development team (both Ubuntu and by extension Gnome)to work on the improvement of boot up times in Ubuntu systems.

Offer a version of Ubuntu that comes "bare." Eliminate large, non-essential applications such as Open Office, Ekiga, Rythmbox, Evolution, Pidgin, Gimp, etc. Doing this would allow users to pick and choose the applications they wish to use. It would also be great when HDD space is limited, such as Solid State Drive based laptops.

Alternatively you could allow users to choose which applications are installed by letting them customize it during the live install.

Make installation of 64-bit on desktop easier. There are many obstructions such a Flash, Opera, Skype etc. And many MANY others...

Many users still use 32-bit Ubuntu just because they scare - complicated setup of 64-bit means less users > Less desktop users means less topics at support phorums > less help > more (unsolved) problems for new 64-bit users.

All new computers are 64-bit (Intel/AMD). Be more oriented to new "standard" desktop computers and take the advantages!

Yes, it's a 64-bit world ;-)

Ubuntu should have some customizations to its default GUI, GNOME, namely an easier way to start programs. I have noticed in Apple's Mac OSX 10.2 and onwards that the program buttons lie along the bottom of the screen. Ubuntu should have a similar interface, but not list every single program's icon.

Instead, the "Applications" menu should be made a sidebar of some sort, with each category represented by an easily recognizable icon. When each icon is clicked, a small context menu with each application will come up alongside it. This way, users don't have to go through a larger menu to get to a smaller menu; this is much more direct.

Also, as a sidenote, GNOME is kind of bland looking. I mean, it has improved, but the GUI could have some better looks; OSX demonstrates this VERY nicely. It would be great if Linux could catch up to the likes of Vista's Aero or OSX's amazing looks (and OSX uses the same X server as Linux does, so why not?). I'm not saying we need to completely replicate OSX's looks, we just need a formidable desktop that can compete with the likes of closed-source OS's, and demonstrate the ability of FOSS as compared to closed-source.

Ubuntu should take full advantage of all available mouse buttons.
Integrate this: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/146160

I Like apt but there shoud be a way to install a programm like under Windows.

PCBsd have this already and is called PBI.