Written by bilufe the 16 Oct 10 at 01:26.

The idea I present in this moment is to integrate the browsing history, bookmarks and links that users access most frequently with the desktop of Ubuntu.

For example, using an applet for the Gnome panel, the user will have easy access to popular links as well as to your favorites.

On the desktop, the user can set up shortcuts to launch your favorite sites. And this whole task must be simple so that humans can better interact with the web.

The idea I present in this moment is to integrate the browsing history, bookmarks and links that users access most frequently with the desktop of Ubuntu. For example, using an applet for the Gnome panel, the user will have easy access to popular links as well as to your favorites. On the desktop, the user can set up shortcuts to launch your favorite sites. And this whole task must be simple so that humans can better interact with the web.

Written by Vahan Harutyunyan the 23 Sep 10 at 11:46.

I suggest to improve the Xubuntu Home Page (www.xubuntu.org) and make it more comfortable, attractive and colorful. Because I think that nowadays the Xubuntu Home Page looks very simple and archaic.
In particular, I suggest entirely to change the "Take the feature tour" section, it must contain a more detailed description of key features of Xubuntu and it must be presented by clear pictures, but not by those which we have now (not clear pictures). I think that animated elements give the site a peculiar charm, and I think that it would be nice to create an animation in where it would be represented slogans of Xubuntu (free, stable, ...etc.). And also add icons in the other sections of the menu. And of course change the Xubuntu logo and make it similar to new logo of Ubuntu or Kubuntu (talking about the outline).

I suggest to improve the Xubuntu Home Page (www.xubuntu.org) and make it more comfortable, attractive and colorful. Because I think that nowadays the Xubuntu Home Page looks very simple and archaic. In particular, I suggest entirely to change the "Take the feature tour" section, it must contain a more detailed description of key features of Xubuntu and it must be presented by clear pictures, but not by those which we have now (not clear pictures). I think that animated elements give the site a peculiar charm, and I think that it would be nice to create an animation in where it would be represented slogans of Xubuntu (free, stable, ...etc.). And also add icons in the other sections of the menu. And of course change the Xubuntu logo and make it similar to new logo of Ubuntu or Kubuntu (talking about the outline).

Written by lvxferre the 24 Sep 10 at 10:29.

I agree that Xubuntu page needs some improvement. However, I disagree in "how much improvement" and "which".

Design, IMHO, is about goals and not features. Xubuntu page's goal is not "look cool", is promote the OS and give users info about it.

*Xubuntu is about a lightweight desktop. So, keep the page the cleaner possible - no animated element, small images.

*Wipe off "Latest news" column - "Xubuntu 9.04 Released" isn't news at all, it's about an year and half ago. In its place, put useful links - last stable release, last LTS, "get Xubuntu CD", this kind of thing.

*The three "Get" icons are huge for no reason. Make them smaller - less bandwidth needed [both for server and user] and cleaner design. And their text should be plain text, not part of image, for the same reason.

*Flash is a no-no: proprietary codec + too heavy to be useful. But yes, like is said in Solution #1, change the tour and add more info and cleaner images.

I agree that Xubuntu page needs some improvement. However, I disagree in "how much improvement" and "which". Design, IMHO, is about goals and not features. Xubuntu page's goal is not "look cool", is promote the OS and give users info about it. *Xubuntu is about a lightweight desktop. So, keep the page the cleaner possible - no animated element, small images. *Wipe off "Latest news" column - "Xubuntu 9.04 Released" isn't news at all, it's about an year and half ago. In its place, put useful links - last stable release, last LTS, "get Xubuntu CD", this kind of thing. *The three "Get" icons are huge for no reason. Make them smaller - less bandwidth needed [both for server and user] and cleaner design. And their text should be plain text, not part of image, for the same reason. *Flash is a no-no: proprietary codec + too heavy to be useful. But yes, like is said in Solution #1, change the tour and add more info and cleaner images.

Written by fahadayaz the 28 May 10 at 08:19.

the best place to put this will be the screen where the user enters his details. the box, when clicked, will bring up a list of icons to choose from. or, optionally, the user can choose something from their hard drive.

the best place to put this will be the screen where the user enters his details. the box, when clicked, will bring up a list of icons to choose from. or, optionally, the user can choose something from their hard drive.

Written by queckjap the 6 Jun 10 at 08:44.

Let the users choose a picture or, if a webcam is avaible, let them take a photo.

Let the users choose a picture or, if a webcam is avaible, let them take a photo.

Written by baldurpet the 6 Jun 10 at 17:10.

The installation of Ubuntu should be easy and only require the user to input installation-critical information. Period.

It starts with adding a default picture, then giving the choice between Firefox and Chrome and finally letting the user add and configure multiple users and groups to the system — before we know it the simple act of installing Ubuntu becomes needlessly complicated.

The installation should not deal with anything that could just as easily be configured post-installation. "Keep it simple, stupid" is a principle that should not be underestimated and change should not be made for the sake of change.

The installation of Ubuntu should be easy and only require the user to input installation-critical information. Period. It starts with adding a default picture, then giving the choice between Firefox and Chrome and finally letting the user add and configure multiple users and groups to the system — before we know it the simple act of installing Ubuntu becomes <b>needlessly</b> complicated. <i>The installation should not deal with <b>anything</b> that could just as easily be configured post-installation.</i> "Keep it simple, stupid" is a principle that should not be underestimated and change should not be made for the sake of change.

Written by mydoghasworms the 22 Jun 10 at 18:32.

A software package should stand out from other kinds of archives, so the user can see that this is an installation package containing software. After all, when you double-click it, it opens GDebi GTK, and not Archive Manager!

A software package should stand out from other kinds of archives, so the user can see that this is an installation package containing software. After all, when you double-click it, it opens GDebi GTK, and not Archive Manager!

Written by mydoghasworms the 24 Jun 10 at 05:15.

It would be nice if every package could include its own icon, which would display in Nautilus, and if it has no icon, then some default must be displayed. This would be especially nice for third-party vendors providing software (e.g. Google, Skype, VirtualBox, etc.)
This is of course an optional specification, and if the package includes it, and the file manager supports it, it would show the icon.

-- UPDATE --
As per comment below, this is now a reality: https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer

It would be nice if every package could include its own icon, which would display in Nautilus, and if it has no icon, then some default must be displayed. This would be especially nice for third-party vendors providing software (e.g. Google, Skype, VirtualBox, etc.) This is of course an optional specification, and if the package includes it, and the file manager supports it, it would show the icon. -- UPDATE -- As per comment below, this is now a reality: https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer

Written by stoffel the 24 Jun 10 at 19:48.

The icon should be similar to the Software Center icon. This will hint the user that this is a software package that will install a new application.

Maybe it can be the Software Center icon with a (big) green arrow.

The icon should be similar to the Software Center icon. This will hint the user that this is a software package that will install a new application. Maybe it can be the Software Center icon with a (big) green arrow.

Written by lvxferre the 1 Jul 10 at 19:56.

Mockup icon: http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/218/debinstpack.png

The mockup I made is horrible, I know - please, look at the concept behind it.

The icon is still a package, somewhat similar to the old icons. The Debian logo is still there (it's .deb after all), but it should be bigger and with a more contrasting color.

The package is open. Inside it's a floppy - while few of us still use floppy disks, most associate it with "install". The green arrow in the floppy hints "download".

So, an icon like this tells us: "You downloaded this file, There's a program inside. You can install the program if you want." Exactly what we expect from a .deb .

Mockup icon: http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/218/debinstpack.png The mockup I made is horrible, I know - please, look at the concept behind it. The icon is still a package, somewhat similar to the old icons. The Debian logo is still there (it's .deb after all), but it should be bigger and with a more contrasting color. The package is open. Inside it's a floppy - while few of us still use floppy disks, most associate it with "install". The green arrow in the floppy hints "download". So, an icon like this tells us: "You downloaded this file, There's a program inside. You can install the program if you want." Exactly what we expect from a .deb .

Written by eld1e6o the 4 Jul 10 at 03:31.

Use different icons for software packages
Also use debthumbnailer which puts different icons for different type of software

See https://launchpad.net/~deb-thumbnailer-team/+archive/ppa

See images here: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/06/that-was-quick-new-deb-thumbnailer.html

Use different icons for software packages Also use debthumbnailer which puts different icons for different type of software See https://launchpad.net/~deb-thumbnailer-team/+archive/ppa See images here: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/06/that-was-quick-new-deb-thumbnailer.html

Written by Stancel_Spencer the 10 Jul 10 at 09:07.

That looks like a box. So it is perfect for software packages. The metaphor is great, it is like the package that comes in the box that you order and you open it up.

Archives, like zip files, have often been shown in other OS as a folder with a zipper on it. You could also use a filing cabinet for the icon. But my point is, if anything needs to change, it's the archive icons.

That looks like a box. So it is perfect for software packages. The metaphor is great, it is like the package that comes in the box that you order and you open it up. Archives, like zip files, have often been shown in other OS as a folder with a zipper on it. You could also use a filing cabinet for the icon. But my point is, if anything needs to change, it's the archive icons.

Written by cfg the 11 Jul 10 at 10:45.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting installation.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting installation.

Written by cfg the 11 Jul 10 at 10:52.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting depending on what packages are not included in standard ubuntu, and maybe need download other packages.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting depending on what packages are not included in standard ubuntu, and maybe need download other packages.

Written by mydoghasworms the 13 Jul 10 at 20:15.

The current package has the Debian logo on it. Replace it with the Ubuntu logo (and then make it look less like a box).

The current package has the Debian logo on it. Replace it with the Ubuntu logo (and then make it look less like a box).

Written by lotif the 21 Jul 10 at 16:37.

Deb Thumbnailer ( https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer ) is a great solution. Why not make it a default app? It needs some improvement, but once it becomes default, more eyes will turn to it and it will certainly look better.

Deb Thumbnailer ( https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer ) is a great solution. Why not make it a default app? It needs some improvement, but once it becomes default, more eyes will turn to it and it will certainly look better. <a href="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4395/capturadetelaarchivesna.png"> <img src="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4395/capturadetelaarchivesna.png" /> </a>

Written by Klau3 the 16 Nov 10 at 13:58.

Positive aspects:
- Faster → effective working
- Fewer clicks (saving becomes more pleasant)
- Less visual disruption

Positive aspects: - Faster → effective working - Fewer clicks (saving becomes more pleasant) - Less visual disruption

Written by Oxwivi the 17 Nov 10 at 15:58.

Not everyone likes recent documents and such information saved, including me. Solution #1 is popular, so it would be good for it to be added as an option.

Not everyone likes recent documents and such information saved, including me. Solution #1 is popular, so it would be good for it to be added as an option.

Written by Blutkoete the 30 Sep 10 at 11:36.

Each time "man" loads a manual page, it writes a "Press q to quit" message in the first line.

Each time "man" loads a manual page, it writes a "Press q to quit" message in the first line.

Written by alwuzomondo the 30 Sep 10 at 13:23.

I think this is problem that many many newbees run into. But you need to learn the 'q' command only once, after that most wont even remember that there was a time where they didn't know how to quit. Also by only showing a "Press q to quit" message user wont discover all the other possibilities easily. Therefore my proposal is to put a "press 'h' for help". I think the best place for the is at the bottom since this a kind of man status line.

Example:

lines 1-24 (press 'h' for help)

I think this is problem that many many newbees run into. But you need to learn the 'q' command only once, after that most wont even remember that there was a time where they didn't know how to quit. Also by only showing a "Press q to quit" message user wont discover all the other possibilities easily. Therefore my proposal is to put a "press 'h' for help". I think the best place for the is at the bottom since this a kind of man status line. Example: lines 1-24 (press 'h' for help)

Written by turbolad the 17 Oct 10 at 19:22.

Programs like man, top and any others that requires pressing the <q> key once to quit, needs to be visible to users.

This will help the increasing number of newbies learning Linux. Have the message visible at all times: "Press <q> to quit".

Other important messages can be visible too.

That easy. :)

Programs like man, top and any others that requires pressing the &lt;q&gt; key once to quit, needs to be visible to users. This will help the increasing number of newbies learning Linux. Have the message visible at all times: "Press &lt;q&gt; to quit". Other important messages can be visible too. That easy. :)

Written by NYKevin the 18 Oct 10 at 02:00.

The man page for less does describe how to press q to quit, and less is the pager used by man. Furthermore, pressing ? when viewing a page pops up the help page.

The man page for less does describe how to press q to quit, and less is the pager used by man. Furthermore, pressing ? when viewing a page pops up the help page.

Written by modred11 the 26 Oct 10 at 02:22.

I currently don't remember that Q is the key to quit, I naturally assume that Esc is the key to "Escape" a program, and I always try that first. I suggest having Esc and possibly Ctrl+W since that's quit in some applications as well. It doesn't seem as if escape is doing anything right now.

I currently don't remember that Q is the key to quit, I naturally assume that Esc is the key to "Escape" a program, and I always try that first. I suggest having Esc and possibly Ctrl+W since that's quit in some applications as well. It doesn't seem as if escape is doing anything right now.

Written by lvxferre the 27 Oct 10 at 20:14.

Exactly like solution #3, but with "press h for help" as in solution #2.

So, the help is always visible, and it's more informative than "press q to quit".

Exactly like solution #3, but with "press h for help" as in solution #2. So, the help is always visible, and it's more informative than "press q to quit".

Written by thorx89 the 26 Sep 10 at 12:17.

The user could be provided with a means to set up a second, emergency password.
Using this password would not result into a regular login, but it would trigger a specified script instead, first.
This script could then take care of any sensitive data (rename, archive, encrypt, transmit, delete) and if the mechanism is set to login after the execution of the script, the script would then be deleted and the system set to one password only so as to dismiss any idea of an irregular login having taken place.

This might be fairly easy to implement, too.

The user could be provided with a means to set up a second, emergency password. Using this password would not result into a regular login, but it would trigger a specified script instead, first. This script could then take care of any sensitive data (rename, archive, encrypt, transmit, delete) and if the mechanism is set to login after the execution of the script, the script would then be deleted and the system set to one password only so as to dismiss any idea of an irregular login having taken place. This might be fairly easy to implement, too.

Written by Bromskloss the 17 Nov 10 at 14:23.

Display the date and time when the screen is locked or no-one is logged in. You shouldn't need to log in to tell the time.

Display the date and time when the screen is locked or no-one is logged in. You shouldn't need to log in to tell the time.

Written by alwuzomondo the 17 Nov 10 at 21:44.

If it would be possible to add simple widgets on the login screen, there are endless possibilities:
show the date and time
show the clocks of several timezones
show an RSS feed
show traffic info
show the weather
show raindrops on the screen when it is raining
etc
etc

I would not allow any widgets that a user can interact with, if you want to do that, then login.

If it would be possible to add simple widgets on the login screen, there are endless possibilities: show the date and time show the clocks of several timezones show an RSS feed show traffic info show the weather show raindrops on the screen when it is raining etc etc I would not allow any widgets that a user can interact with, if you want to do that, then login.

Written by ekevu the 1 Dec 10 at 15:28.

I'd like my guests to be able to use my computer without a password in a restricted guest account. Anyway, sometimes I get international guests and I'd like to offer them a system in their language. You can only change a language between clicking on an account name and entering a password. If there's no password, you don't have any choice.

Solution: Make it possible to change language before choosing an account name.

I'd like my guests to be able to use my computer without a password in a restricted guest account. Anyway, sometimes I get international guests and I'd like to offer them a system in their language. You can only change a language between clicking on an account name and entering a password. If there's no password, you don't have any choice. Solution: Make it possible to change language before choosing an account name.

Written by infernowolf36 the 4 Dec 10 at 06:21.

A Guest account in which you can use most of the features of ubuntu that would not threaten the system. web browsing, instant messaging and playing media would be good. saving downloads would be ok,

or..

deleting all changes and downloaded data upon logout.

A Guest account in which you can use most of the features of ubuntu that would not threaten the system. web browsing, instant messaging and playing media would be good. saving downloads would be ok, or.. deleting all changes and downloaded data upon logout.

Written by Lachu the 11 Dec 10 at 19:04.

Allow to play media as unprivileged user(without login).

Allow to play media as unprivileged user(without login).

Written by ntg_sf the 11 Dec 10 at 21:58.

In addition to date, time etc show weather based on location of ip.

If there are storm / flood / other disaster warnings, warn people in a way they will notice

But something smarter, like local warning systems (etc shooters in a university) would probably need widgets.

In addition to date, time etc show weather based on location of ip. If there are storm / flood / other disaster warnings, warn people in a way they will notice But something smarter, like local warning systems (etc shooters in a university) would probably need widgets.

Written by tony.freeman the 12 Dec 10 at 17:11.

Allow a guest to log into the system but be presented with a kiosk type setup. For example a full screen, non destroyable web browser. Guest users don't need to do anything except access the web/cloud.

Allow a guest to log into the system but be presented with a kiosk type setup. For example a full screen, non destroyable web browser. Guest users don't need to do anything except access the web/cloud.

Written by proteanthread the 15 Dec 10 at 02:41.

with custom screensavers.

with custom screensavers.

Written by gabizzz the 17 Feb 11 at 12:38.

Put on lock screen, usefull information, such Date, Time, volume control for mute music when the user leave the computer.

Put on lock screen, usefull information, such Date, Time, volume control for mute music when the user leave the computer.

Written by f00fyf00fer the 21 Jun 10 at 00:21.

Make this an option upon installation, in the initial setup.

Perhaps something along the lines of "Setup has detected an alternate OS installed on your system. Would you like to be able to access these files from your Ubuntu desktop?"

And if the user chooses yes, bookmark or link to the folders they use. Maybe present the most common folders options with an "other..." option for custom ones. This could be a check box list style or another

Make this an option upon installation, in the initial setup. Perhaps something along the lines of "Setup has detected an alternate OS installed on your system. Would you like to be able to access these files from your Ubuntu desktop?" And if the user chooses yes, bookmark or link to the folders they use. Maybe present the most common folders options with an "other..." option for custom ones. This could be a check box list style or another

Written by mikaelstaldal the 22 Jun 10 at 10:55.

Make the Windows home folder available read-only by default to avoid possibility to mess up the data in a dual boot system.

Then we avoid both problems with buggy Linux driver for Windows file system and problems with not fully compatible applications (such as Open Office operating on MS Office documents).

Make the Windows home folder available read-only by default to avoid possibility to mess up the data in a dual boot system. Then we avoid both problems with buggy Linux driver for Windows file system and problems with not fully compatible applications (such as Open Office operating on MS Office documents).

Written by benoyanthony the 7 Jul 10 at 12:18.

Provide a option during installation to import user data which should include mydocuments, picture, music,etc and also an option where in data of specific folders should be imported to user defined folder in linux newely installed.

Provide a option during installation to import user data which should include mydocuments, picture, music,etc and also an option where in data of specific folders should be imported to user defined folder in linux newely installed.

Written by mjbuckley153 the 24 Sep 10 at 22:10.

Add support for 128 bit

Add support for 128 bit